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An 86-years-old Ipswich man was the latest person to die on a local road. His death on Monday was the third on the Bowenville to Dalby stretch of the Warrego Highway in the past fortnight. KINGSTHORPE CRASH A 21-years-old Wyreema man died at the scene of a single vehicle crash at the corner of East Street and North Street,
Kingsthorpe at about 12.30am on Friday. Goombungee Police Officer-in-Charge Sergeant Michael Lingard said a sedan was travelling in a
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New collection at local museum
Thanks to a donation from a local family, the Oakey Historical Museum now has an iconic collection of silver trophies, plates and other items which chart the success of the Oakey Butter Factory through the years. Owned by Don McRobert then passed down to his children, the collection includes a trophy cup from 1924 presented to the Oakey District Co-op Butter Co. by the RNA & IA Brisbane. This cup was awarded for its export butter (salted) eight weeks’ storage entry. Another item is a plate called the “Nightingale Trophy” presented to Don McRobert as manager of the factory in 1960 by the Inst. of D. F. MGRS and SEC. Inc. Queensland division. Mr McRobert was the last manager at the Co-operative before it was leased by Kraft Foods in June 1975, although the factory did continue to manufacture butter in a limited way until December 1980. Don McRobert served at the Oakey factory for over 40 years and was manager for 13 years from about 1959. He was also a grader at the business during his long career, alongside Col Porter. The local treasures are testament to the success of the butter factory over the years to manufacture world class products. In 1925, Oakey Butter came second and received a gold medal award in the World Championship
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The collection of items from Don McRobert collection. competition held at the Auckland Winter Exhibition. The company also competed at shows in
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TRC community grants
Applications are open for Toowoomba Regional Council’s (TRC) next round of community grants. TRC Environment and Community Services Committee chair Cr James O’Shea said community and not-for-profit groups were welcome to apply for funding to assist their project or event. Applications must be lodged by March 1, 2022. Cr O’Shea said the current funding program covered applications for the Sport and Recreation, Event Support, Community Support, Community Economic Development, Environment, Cultural and Arts Support and Sports Tourism grants. He said revised eligibility criteria for the Sport and Recreation grant program meant groups that had small projects that required smaller contributions could now
access the program. Community Economic Development grants up to $5,000 (or in some cases up to $10,000 per applicant, with matched funding) were available to help community organisations deliver programs designed to benefit local businesses and the broader area. “Council is determined to support our Chambers of Commerce, Progress Associations and other not-for-profit groups who meet the selection criteria to deliver programs and job-creating projects that will benefit local businesses, particularly as our businesses continue to recover from the effects of the Coronavirus pandemic,” Mayor Antonio said. Cr O’Shea said
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which is a small part of the factory’s winnings will now take pride of place in the Oakey Historical Museum’s dairy collection.
residents could call 131 872 to book a consultation with relevant staff to arrange for help with tailoring grant proposals. “Council appreciates the difficulty smaller groups face to find money for projects, services and facilities,” Cr O’Shea said. “Council is pleased to offer financial assistance to a diverse range of community and not-forprofit groups. “Different funding caps apply across various grant categories.” Grant applications in each category are assessed by a panel including TRC staff from the specified area and Councillors. More information about each grant category can be viewed at www.tr.qld.gov. au/grants
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Oakey father spends night in custody
John Beardmore pleaded guilty to three charges from the 31st October 2021 that Police Prosecutor Chris Hutchins called a “ridiculously outrageous night out.” Beardmore was charged with disorderly conduct at Oakey’s Bernborough Tavern, trespassing on Government property at the Oakey Courthouse, and not obeying police. Between 11pm and midnight, the man removed his shirt and started dancing at the Bernborough Tavern and then knocked someone’s drink over, Sgt. Hutchins said. He said Beardmore was also said to be “bearhugging” females not known to him and rubbing against them. “I’m not suggesting he’s a sexual predator, but the facts certainly seem like it,” Sgt. Hutchins said. “He [Mr Beardmore] just
got too drunk and didn’t understand boundaries.” Before leaving the premises, Beardmore pushed a female patron to the ground and placed another male patron in a chokehold, where a fight then broke out. Oakey Police found Beardmore lying in the gardens of the Oakey Court. When Police asked him for his name and address, he refused to answer. He spent the rest of the night in custody to sober up. Oakey Magistrate Kerrie O’Callaghan gave Beardmore a $1000 fine and said he was lucky to not have been charged with assault.
Local man given restricted license
Jonathon Turner pleaded guilty to driving under the influence and carrying alcohol inside a motor vehicle. Mr Turner was pulled over by police on 12th January 2022 at OakeyAubigny Road. Police reported he had a BAC of 0.108, which is over middle level limit. He was fined $600 and disqualified from driving for four months. Oakey Magistrate Kerrie O’Callaghan noted his lack of traffic offence history
and how he needs a licence to work. Therefore, he was given a restricted licence for the purposes of earning a livelihood. Some of the terms of the restricted licence include not being able to drive with passengers and keeping a logbook, which records every instance Turner drives a vehicle.
Local mother pleads guilty to stealing
In Oakey Magistrates Court, local woman, Jamie Lee Currey, pleaded guilty to one count of stealing. Currey stole an unspecified amount of stock from Baby Bunting Toowoomba on the 13th October 2020. The 34-years-old single mother of three, was caught by CCTV footage concealing stolen baby clothes under her jumper. Magistrate Kellie O’Callaghan acknowledged Ms Currey’s recent employment and how she is now able to provide for her children financially. Therefore, she fined Currey $450 and decided against community service which would impact her
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Continued from page 1 “All four occupants were entrapped in the vehicle,” Sergeant Lingard said. “The driver, a 21-yearsold Wyreema man, was pronounced deceased at the scene. Police from Goombungee, Oakey and Toowoomba attended the incident including specialist crash investigators. “The three passengers, aged 26, 17 and 17 were from the Oakey area, and were hospitalised with serious injuries.” The Toowoombabased RACQ LifeFlight Rescue helicopter and the LifeFlight Surat Gas Aeromedical Service (SGAS) helicopter were able to land safely at a nearby oval, along with the Queensland Government (QGAir) rescue helicopter. Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) personnel transported one teenaged boy with leg injuries from the scene to the oval. Medical teams from both choppers treated the other 17-years-old patient, who was then airlifted by the LifeFlight SGAS helicopter to the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital. Sergeant Lingard urged motorists to take caution on local roads. “Police remind all drivers to drive to the speed limit and to be aware of the Fatal Five causes of crashes,” he said. These two deaths
ABOVE: Multiple LifeFlight helicopters were called to the single vehicle crash at Kingsthorpe last week which claimed the life of a Wyreema man. - Photo, LifeFlight occurred in the same fortnight as a tragic double fatality which claimed the lives of a 22-years-old Pialba woman and a 45-years-old Nobby man on January 30. Across the state a total of 12 people have lost their lives on Queensland roads. Acting Chief Superintendent Ray Rohweder of Road Policing and Regional Support Command said people must take individual responsibility for their safety, acknowledging that safe driving starts with the person behind the wheel.
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Queensland, he was jailed in New South Wales twice, once in 1991 and again in 2011, also for traffic offences. Police Prosecutor Chris Hutchins said Docherty has an “attitude problem” and made the decision to offend. “It’s not like drink driving where you can go on a
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unnecessary and often fatal risks when driving and it has to stop. “Stop and think about your manner of driving. The forces of physics are very unkind in crashes and you may think you’re safe inside your vehicle, but our road toll says otherwise. “Drive like it is the most important thing that you are doing because it is. Get it wrong and people die. “We need motorists to be better and do better, it’s that simple. Road safety begins with the person behind the wheel.”
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk announced in a press conference on Monday that checking in with the QR code app is no longer mandatory. restaurants where proof of vaccination is required for entry. Premier Palaszczuk said the Check In Qld application has
A 68-years-old Oakey man, Clive Docherty pleaded guilty to driving with a disqualified licence when he appeared in Oakey Magistrates Court.
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“It is only February 7 and 12 people have sadly lost their lives on our roads. That is horrendous and our thoughts are with the countless lives that have been devastated by these crashes,” he said. “Everyone knows that speed kills, driving while distracted kills, drink and drug driving kills, driving while fatigued kills and not wearing a seat belt kills. “We all know this. This is nothing new, yet we continue to see motorists ignoring the warnings, disregarding the road rules and taking
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Police caught Docherty on Taylor Street, Toowoomba on the 29th October 2021. The court was told the man has a long detailed history of committing traffic offences, this being the third time he has been charged with disobeying traffic laws in Queensland. Before he moved to
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rehabilitation program,” Sgt. Hutchins said. Magistrate Kerrie O’Callaghan sentenced Docherty with 18 months good behaviour and a three-month term of imprisonment if he reoffended during the time. He was further disqualified from driving for 2.5 years.
been an important part of the state’s strategy to monitor the spread of COVID-19 through the community. “The Check In Qld app has been used more than a billion times,” she said. “For those who have
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After 96 years, Kodak Australia, which began in 1908 after it merged with the Melbourne firm, Baker and Rouse (which had been in business since 1884) closed its manufacturing plant in Melbourne. This was the end of photographic production in Australia when the plant ceased operation on November 26, 2004.
During Kodak Australia’s Golden Jubilee year in 1958, our Mum upgraded her camera to a Kodak Six-20 Brownie C (made in London) from the small camera which she had used for many years to photograph us kids in our early childhood, which are now treasured memories. Two traits I inherited from my Mother, whether good
or bad, were the love of reading and photography. Both have held me in good stead during my lifetime. After I became a Mother 45 years ago, I purchased my first camera, a Kodak 155X Instamatic (made in England) on January 28, 1977 for $25.50. From that day forth, I became snaphappy with albums full of photos to show for it. Back then, films had to be sent away to be developed and we waited with baited breath for the return of the photos, hoping they would be what was eagerly anticipated. On March 27, 1998, I upgraded to a Kodak Star 200FF camera for $39. This one was made in China but the photos were much better quality. It remained my constant
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It was well worth that because it has travelled far and wide with us around this country and is never far from my side. - Valerie Weise-Young
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Local hall looks forward to more events in 2022
Despite the rise in local COVID-19 cases forcing the cancellation of many events this year, the Gowrie Little Plain Hall committee has managed to host several dances and is planning monthly concerts this year to entertain the local community. The hall even had the honour of hosting a barbecue last week with special guests Minister for Defence Peter Dutton and Member for Groom Garth Hamilton. With lunch provided by the staff of Oakey Beef Exports and featuring local produce, the hall committee was able to showcase the building and surrounding facilities to the parliamentarians. Barry Heinemann from Gowrie Little Plain Hall said the last few years has been tough for the hall committee with COVID-19 restrictions affecting its event calendar and the availability of performers. “We had a pretty good dance [in January]. “Numbers were a little down from previous ones,
but it’s not too bad. It can be tough with people having to wear masks all the time,” Mr Heinemann said. “We did have to cancel our [February 5] concert with Errol Gray and Gary Fogarty.” Mr Heinemann said it is difficult with Errol coming from New South Wales to perform. “It can be pretty hard, not knowing who will come and making sure we are COVID compliant,” he said. Mr Heinemann said the next dance is planned for Saturday, February 19 featuring Rae Blinco. “Our next concert that we have marked in the calendar is for March 12 featuring Lindsay Waddington and Lloyd Back,” he said. “Hopefully this one will be able to go ahead. It is at this stage.” For more information about Gowrie Little Plain Hall events and to book a ticket for the upcoming concert call Barry and Shirley Heinemann on
4630 4384. Both vaccinated and unvaccinated people can enter the hall, Compulsory COVID-19 sign-in applies as well as mask wearing and social distancing. A ticket to a hall event also includes supper and a ticket into the lucky door prize draw. RIGHT: Minister for Defence Peter Dutton and Member for Groom Garth Hamilton having lunch at Gowrie Little Plain Hall. Pictured are Peter Dutton, Col Chicken, Des Voll, Frank Jensen, Barry Heinemann, Lester Bach and Garth Hamilton.
Back to School
Students returned to school for in-person teaching on Monday.
Oakey State High School Principal Danny Keenan. Oakey State High School Principal Danny Keenan is excited for the new school year and has high hopes for the year 12 cohort. “We are really appreciative of the parents and community for being so understanding during this time and keeping their children at home,” Mr Keenan said. Students have been studying remotely online for the past two weeks. “We have had a 97 per cent online attendance rate, which is great,” he said. However, students were
welcome to come onto campus if they had any internet connection difficulties. “The most we’ve had come in during the first two weeks was twelve in one day, and the least was only two students,” Mr Keenan said. The school is expecting over 100 year 7s to start this year, which is slightly above average. Despite transitioning back to in person teaching, mandatory mask wearing is still in place and there will be no assemblies until advised otherwise.
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Why is your dog itching?
Are you going crazy listening to your dog scratching its ears all night long or licking its paws non-stop or even constantly biting its own tail? The tell-tale signs of allergic itch go beyond scratching, they can also include excessive licking, rolling, ear problems, hair loss, odor or skin changes. Darling Downs Vets veterinary nurse Alex Walters said itching can be caused from a variety of things but the most commonly seen are: - Parasites: among the most common causes for compulsive dog licking, chewing, or scratching behaviours are fleas, ticks, and mites. Although ticks are often visible to the naked eye, fleas often go unseen until there is a large infestation, and mites are microscopic. So don’t assume that your dog isn’t suffering from parasites just because you can’t see them. - Allergies: when dog scratching gets out of hand, it is often the result of allergies to food or environmental triggers,
including grass, mold and pollen. Dogs may also develop a skin irritation called contact dermatitis when they encounter substances like pesticides of soap. - Hormonal imbalances: if your dog’s body is not producing enough thyroid hormone or putting out too much of the hormone cortisol, superficial skin infections can occur. You may notice balding spots, and your dog may scratch or lick as if bothered by allergies. “Successful treatment depends on identification of the underlying cause,” Ms Walters said. “If your pet experiences any of these symptoms schedule an appointment with your vet for a skin consult to get your best mate feeling in tip top condition again.” For an appointment or advice call Darling Downs Vets on 4691 9000.
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School zone speed limits now apply
With more students heading back to the school grounds this week, police are reminding all motorists that 40km per hour speed limits are in place during peak times. Between the hours of 7am to 9am and 2pm to 4pm, the 40km limit will be in place near local schools. Police will be regularly patrolling school zones to ensure motorists are following the speed restrictions.
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End of ANZ bank in Oakey
Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ANZ) has now officially pulled all of its bank-specific services from the Oakey community with the ATM removed from the Campbell Street location on Friday. The ATM facility was earmarked for removal late last year. A spokesperson for ANZ said existing customers were able to use an ATMX ATM directly across the road at 112 Campbell Street for no charge. The removal of the ATM comes exactly three years after the bank announced that it would be closing the full-service branch. The reason for this decision in early 2018 was due to local customers using digital facilities to complete their banking. “Of our customers who have Oakey as their home branch, only 16 per cent of them currently use the branch with 55 per cent of them preferring online options, such as, internet or mobile banking,” a spokesperson for ANZ said at the time. “These have been difficult decisions and we apologise for the inconvenience.” The building was later occupied by Member for Condamine Pat Weir. Other than the ATM at the northern end of Campbell Street, the only other banking services in Oakey are at the Heritage Bank and the Oakey Post Office. This is a sharp decline from earlier times with Oakey previously boasting full Commonwealth Bank,
TRC invites locals to report illegal dumping online
Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) is encouraging local residents to report any incidents of illegal dumping or littering via the Council’s online system. Littering and illegal dumping includes any waste items, such as refuse, debris, rubbish, cigarette butts and food materials that have been left without permission on public, state or private land. Littering also covers the placement of unsolicited advertising material on a motor vehicle, building
or other fixed structure and continuous junk mail (when a ‘no junk mail’ sign is clearly displayed) or newspapers on the ground. All these issues can be reported to Council to handle. To report littering or illegal dumping go to the TRC website or call
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A crew removing the ANZ ATM from the front of the former bank building on Campbell Street. NAB, ANZ and Heritage branches. The reduction of banking services in the town is consistent with the experiences of other regional communities across the country. The backlash from
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Minister for Industry, Energy and Emissions Reduction Angus Taylor said the grant guidelines have been released and applications are open with up to $40 million in funding available under the National Soil Carbon Innovation Challenge. The Challenge will deliver on the Technology Investment Roadmap’s goal to lower the cost of accurate soil carbon measurement by 90 per cent, to less than $3 per hectare per year. Development and Demonstration Round 1 provides grants of up to $20 million for projects to develop, test and validate low-cost and accurate ways to measure carbon stored in
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soil. Member for Groom Garth Hamilton said the new grants were a great opportunity for innovators in the region to help develop measurement solutions for soil carbon, with support from the Federal Government. “A key to unlocking the untapped potential of storing carbon in our soils is to bring down the cost of soil carbon measurement,” Mr Hamilton said. “Through these grants and the National Soil Carbon Innovation Challenge, the government will be working hand-inhand with innovators and farmers to increase soil health, productivity and resilience and to create jobs and opportunities in regional Australia.” Under the new grants, eligible activities will involve proof of concept testing and the validation and deployment of technologies. Applicants will need to
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Jo Sheppard Hub to support soil capacity joins QFF
A new Regional Soil Coordinator will provide practical assistance to improve soil health and testing across Northern New South Wales and Southern Queensland, as part of a new $3 million Australian Government investment.
The Queensland Farmers’ Federation (QFF) has announced the appointment of Jo Sheppard as the new Chief Executive Officer. Ms Sheppard joins QFF with a depth of experience across multiple industry sectors supported by strong advocacy, stakeholder, community engagement and government relations skills. Most recently serving as Director of Stakeholder Engagement at the University of Southern Queensland, Ms Sheppard’s previous roles include CEO of the Toowoomba Chamber of Commerce, Director on the board of Sunwater,
and previously an elected Councillor and Mayor of Paroo Shire Council in South West Queensland. Her passion for agriculture, and regional and remote communities, as well as experience across multiple sectors, will ensure success in representing the interests of peak state and national agriculture industry organisations, and more than 13,000 primary producers across the state. She will commence work with QFF next Monday (February 14).
The announcement means the Southern Queensland Northern New South Wales Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub can further its regional activities. Hub Director Professor John McVeigh (right) said the funding from the Building Landcare Community and Capacity Program would support the Hub’s overall goals with regard to boosting drought resilience and encouraging on-ground innovation. “This funding will allow us, and the other seven drought and innovation hubs across the country,
to provide down to earth support for our primary producers from Longreach to Narrabri,” Professor McVeigh said. The new Hub project will deliver a Soil Extension Plan, including identifying gaps in current services and barriers to the adoption of improved soil practices. “As with all of the Hub activities, we will focus on supporting and bringing together those already working to boost soil conservation efforts in Northern New South Wales and Southern Queensland,” Professor McVeigh said. “This new role will provide leadership,
Herd rebuild continue in 2022
With above average rainfall predicted across New South Wales and parts of Queensland, the national cattle herd rebuild is set to continue, according to Meat & Livestock Australia’s (MLA) first Cattle Industry Projections update for 2022. The national herd is projected to grow by 1.1 million - or 4% - to 27.2 million head as the rebuild becomes more pronounced. In addition, slaughter numbers are forecast to rise by 11% in 2022, driven by increased supply. MLA Market Information Manager, Stephen Bignell, said the ongoing rebuild is positive for the red meat and livestock industry, however the pace of the rebuild will vary across different states, underpinned by a third year of favourable seasonal conditions for southern Australia. “Herds in the southern states of New South Wales and Victoria will mature favourably, with large numbers of high-quality young breeding females and heifers joined to deliver a large cohort of calves for
the 2022 spring. Females will be well nourished from abundant and good quality pastures promoting favourable growing conditions,” he said “While the southern states are accelerating their rebuilds, success in the north will be ongoing, albeit at a slower pace.” “While Queensland’s rebuild has been aided by excellent spring and summer rainfall events in central and southern parts of the state, the northern pastoral system requires a positive end to the 2022 wet season before its rebuild can definitively begin in 2023. The northern systems rebuild is currently reliant upon successive favourable wet seasons occurring in 2022 and 2023 to deliver the core breeding herd an opportunity to increase joining percentages and
branding rates. Increased supply will see slaughter numbers increase by 11% in 2022, with production volumes expected to reach 2.08 million tonnes, a positive sign for export markets according to Mr Bignell. “Following a challenging 2021 for export markets, Australian beef will enter a significant high-value export market when the Australia-UK Free Trade Agreement comes into effect later this year. “As many countries continue to recover from the pandemic, demand for Australian beef is expected to grow in line with improving supply of
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Wales is a key factor in the longterm viability of not just agriculture, but landscapes and communities as well,” he said. “Increasing the awareness, understanding, skills and adoption of sustainable soil best management practices (including soil testing, interpretation and monitoring) will contribute to increasing soil health across the SQNNSW Hub region. “This includes focussing on technology use in soil quality enhancement and building understandings of sustainable soil processes for various farming systems.” Find out more at usq.edu. au/sqnnswhub
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Kulpi have secured their spot in the 2021/22 Central Downs Cricket grand final with a two-game advantage in the standings, as Pittsworth claw their way back to third in standings. MILLMERRAN vs. KULPI The penultimate round of the 2021/22 season saw competition leaders Kulpi travel across the Downs to play Millmerran, where the home team won the toss and elected to bat in a must-win game to set themselves up for a finals match. However, they quickly found themselves at 3/8 through the first four overs thanks to the handy work from Marcus Frizzell. Scoring was made difficult as they tried to settle in with very few runs allowed as the dot accrued. Tyson Klingberg picked up five wickets heading into the drinks break with Millmerran at just 8/34 (20). With Millmerran determined to chalk a few more onto the total, the tail managed to score 24 more runs to find themselves all out for 58 runs from 28.1 overs; only two batsmen The
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was another display of class and domination from Kulpi the team now stands two games clear at the top of the table and have booked a Grand Final spot at the end of the season with a game still to play. BOWENVILLE vs. PITTSWORTH The second game of the round saw the first meeting for the year between Bowenville and Pittsworth who had yet to win a game, and after winning the toss, elected to bat. Pittsworth opened with Ed McGinn and Jordan O’Shea who both began well, playing good cricket at the top of the order. Through ten overs, Pittsworth were faultless, hitting the gaps in the Bowenville field and scoring at a solid clip, however the breakthrough came for the ‘Villians in the 16th over with Chaz Cheatley connecting with Jimmy Palmer to get O’Shea out for a well-batted 47. With batting depth having been an issue for Pittsworth this season, it was crucial for the top of the order to dig in and set a good total which they managed to do well enough, scoring another 94 runs between the next two wickets, McGinn bringing up his second 50 of the year in fine form. The middle and lower order scored a further 23 runs to tack onto the total before the compulsory closure and Pittsworth finished 9/186 (40). Ed McGinn was the best with the bat with 64, followed by O’Shea (47), and Toby Berrigan (22). Best of the bowlers was Jimmy Palmer with 3/29 (7); Justin Reck, 3/23 (4); Chaz Cheatley, 1/27 (8); and Rahul Suresh, 1/44 (8); with another mention for Palmer in the field as he took three catches and a runout. F.O.W.: 68, 103, 162, 163, 168, 178, 178, 178, 186; 9/186 (40). With a good total
posted and struggling for batting form this season, a tough chase was ahead for Bowenville, and losing an early wicket had them on the back foot. Mustafa Abbasi and Rahul Suresh steading the scoring at the top of the order cruising past 100 runs, but lost Mushi in the 19th over for 40. Suresh was caught out not long after in the 24th over for 63, (third 50 this season) as rain began to fall. After a short delay the chase resumed, and the wickets began to fall. A spell between O’Shea and Shane Power saw five wickets taken between them for 32 and the middle-order collapse of Bowenville, who lost their last eight wickets for 49 runs in an all-too-familiar horror story. Suresh (63) and Mushi (40) were the only batsmen to post a score greater than 11, and Pittsworth played a good game of cricket to earn their first win of the season by 26 runs and move back into third in the standings. The best of the bowlers was Power with 3/23 (7); O’Shea, 2/16 (8); Chris Bauld, 2/36 (7); Jogger Ellison, 1/16 (5); and Sam McGinn, 1/0 (0.1). F.O.W.: 7, 111, 113, 122, 122, 130, 143, 146, 147, 160; all out (39.1). That brings an end to Round 9 of the competition with one more round to play in two weeks as Bowenville takes on Pittsworth in Pittsworth and Kulpi hosts Millmerran. Next week is a bye week with representative cricket being played in Toowoomba, so be sure to come and support the Central Downs best cricketers at Heritage Oval (Stuart Street, Toowoomba) for a game of quality one-day cricket on Sunday, the 13th of February. - Brendan Cahill
Letters To the Editor PAT WEIR COMMENTS Dear Sir, Pat Weir, MP, is correct about the deplorable state of Bowenville-Norwin Road (2 Feb 2022). For many months locals and visitors crawled down sections of this main road at low speeds because of its condition. When finally road works began to rip up and replace bitumen, it was completed fairly quickly compared to the time spent repairing sections of Jondaryan-St Ruth Road. And just as quickly, the road deteriorated again.
When the district finally saw some rain and minor flooding, the broken parts filled with water adding to the danger. Even on the unbroken bitumen, because of poor design, the road holds water. If the cost was truly $4.32 million, it wasn’t value for money. One hopes there isn’t increased traffic along Bowenville-Norwin Road and intersections, when the planned drilling of gas wells begins down around the St Ruth area. G. J. Pedler, West Prairie
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The Oakey Social Golf Club played Single Stableford on the front nine with 34 players on Sunday. The winner with 32 points was Anthony Krahenbring. The runner-up was Bruce Lucht with 26 points. Pins and approaches went to: 1 and 4 - A. Krahenbring; 2 - under 60, B. Costello and over 60, P. Flynn; 3 - W. Bostock; 5 - H. L.; 6 B. Lucht; 7 - over 60, P. Flynn and under 60, D. Harvey; 8 - A. De Ross; 9 - S. Petrie. Long Drives went to: A Grade - H.L.; B Grade - A. Palmer; and over 60 M. Lorrimer. Members’ Draw No. 4 went to Robert Baulch who was not present for $35. Raffles went to 62 G. Byers and 19 A, Palmer. Next week’s game is 4BBB Stroke on the back nine, with a 6.30am tee off. Warwick trip away has been moved from February 27 to February 20, 2022 and
Crows Nest trip has been moved from April 17 to April 10, 2022. The coast is filling up so get your name down before spots are filled.
The club would like to welcome back Lindsay Bradford, Shane Nicholson and Anthony Krahenbring. - Flynny/ Macca
RESULTS Thursday, February 3 was a Single Stableford for the Club trophy. Winner for men was Murray McLeod with 38 points. Approaches for men went to 2/11 Harry Cover, 3/12 Murray McLeod, 5/14 David Cass. Ladies winner was Robyn Drowley with 35 points. Ladies approaches went to 3/12 Helen Scott, 5/14 Robyn Drowley. Friday, February 4 was a Chook run. The winner was Rodney Mann with 31 nett. Second place went to Mitch Revel. Sunday, February 5 was a Single Stableford for Club Trophy. Winner for men was Rodney Mann with 38
points. Winner for ladies was Robyn Drowley with 32 points. Rundown went to Val Drowley, Murray McLeod, Greg Schull. Pin shots for men to 4/13 Dave Lowe, 8/17 Greg Schull. Approaches for men to 1/10 Bill Robertson, 5/14 Scott Wood, 9/18 Harry Cover. Approaches for ladies to 2/11 Carmel Cover, 5/14 Robyn Drowley. Members Draw No. 106 went to Adrian Delaney who was not present. Next week will be $10. COMING EVENTS Thursday, February 10 will be a Men’s Single Stableford Medley for Club Trophy. There will also be a Ladies
Single Stableford, Best Nine Eclectic - Ann Cass Trophy. Friday, February 11 will be a Chook run from 3pm. Sunday , February 13 will be a Round 1 HLO at Crow’s Nest. It will have a 7am and 11am hit off. Draw for round two matchplay to be played by end of play February 20. A Grade: Matty Burgess versus David Cass, and Mark Peters versus Dan Darlington. B Grade: Murray McLeod versus Adrian Delaney, and Jason Delaney versus Garry Shea. C Grade: Steve Elfverson versus Graham Elton, and Greg Buckley versus Phil Cass. - Murray McLeod
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Eligible groups and organisations in the Toowoomba Region are invited to contact Garth Hamilton’s office to discuss potential projects for nomination for an Australian Government grant to plant trees in honour of the legacy of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II and her 70 years of service to Australia and the Commonwealth. During this time, The Queen has visited Australia on 16 occasions, and on many of these visits has planted trees at community events and ceremonies— leaving a long-lasting reminder of the special occasion for the people in those communities. In fact, The Queen is said to have planted 1,500 trees throughout Her reign. The Planting Trees for The
Queen’s Jubilee Program is one of a range of national and community events planned by the Australian Government to celebrate The Queen’s Jubilee year. Member for Groom Garth Hamilton welcomed the opportunity for local community groups to play a part in the celebrations. Grants from $2,500 to $20,000 will be available to a broad range of
organisations with each federal electorate eligible to receive up to $100,000 for up to 10 projects. Projects that are suitable must include formal commemorative events to mark the Jubilee, plantings of regionally‑appropriate tree species, and installation of commemorative signage or plaques. For more information see https://business.gov.au/ptqj
A total of 30 people took part in Oakey Parkrun on Saturday with the volunteers welcoming visitors from Gatton, Brisbane and Roma. Parkrun regulars Clayton Paige and Monica Lucht completed their 100th event on Saturday. Congratulations to them both. First time Oakey participant Adam Crough came in first place in 23:12 minutes. Second place went to Jazmin McKay in a personal best time of 23:16 minutes. She was followed by Duncan Miller, 24:41 minutes, an unknown runner and first timer Don Pointon, 25:53 minutes, who rounded out the top five. Another personal best time went to Louise Byers, 36:02 minutes. There were several more first time Oakey participants including: Greg Lester, 25:53 minutes; Hayley Pointon, 28:23 minutes; Brian Zwoerner, 30:34 minutes; Eleisha Park, 31:51 minutes; Brent Stowers, 33:25 minutes; Kevin Murray, 36:51 minutes; Iris Ilka, 48:18 minutes; Renay Murray, 49:43 minutes; and Kenneth Ilka, 49:43 minutes. The event was made possible thanks to this weeks volunteers: Amy Johnson, Gina Lawrie, Helen Johnson, John Rohl, Kate Paige and Russell Johnson. Oakey Parkrun is held every Saturday from 7am at Arthur Shooter Park.
It is a 5km run, walk or jog. It is free to attend and everyone is welcome.
For more information and to register, in order to get a finish time, go to www.parkrun.com.au/oakey/
RESULTS Wednesday, February 2: the ladies played an 18 hole Stableford with the winner being Joan Fisk with 39 points. Runner-up was Yvonne Lebeter with 34 points. Front nine was won by Jenny Gordon with 18 points. The back nine was won by Christine Little with 17 points on a count back. Winner of the Thursday Sporters was Kevin Rietveld with 16 points. Pin shot was won by Mal Muirhead. Saturday, February 5 and Sunday, February 6:
the members played an 18 hole Stroke in conjunction with the Men’s February Monthly Medal. Winner of Division 1 and the Monthly Mug was Andrew King with a 69 net. Winner of Division 2 and the runner-up was John Grawich with a 73 net on a count back. Ball rundowns went to Bob Dearling 73 net and Mark Carter with a 75 net. Winner of the ladies was Christine Little with a 72 net. Pin on No. 3 was won by Wayne Lucht, No. 8 to Andrew King,
No. 12 - which is donated by Andrew King - was won by Bob Dearling and 5/14 - which is donated by the Barn - was won by Mark Carter. COMING EVENTS Wednesday, February 9: the ladies will play an 18 hole Aggregate Stableford (draw at conclusion of play). Saturday, February 12 and Sunday, February 13: the members will play an 18 Hole Stableford. Oakey Carnival is on Sunday, February 27. Contact Marlene Deans on 0437 185 818 for a time. - Marlene Deans,
ABOVE: Clayton Paige and Monica Lucht celebrated finishing their 100th Parkrun on Saturday. BELOW: The starting line for the event at the weekend.
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Toowoomba Regional Council has partnered with TAFE Queensland to deliver a series of workshops and business mentoring to help small business owners and managers improve their skills and build their businesses. Called ‘Build a Better Business Workshops’, the sessions will enable business-owners to be guided by an experienced mentor to develop a
business plan specifically tailored to grow their business. Expressions of interest for the February intake close this Friday.
For more information go to: www.tr.qld.gov. au/community-business/ business-support/ starting-growing-abusiness
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Mr Cockburn said the group will also be planting more trees at the Tyrell Street Reserve in coming weeks thanks to a grant from Toowoomba Regional Council. He said the group doesn’t have any other firm plans for the year as they will be dependent on the weather conditions. To get involved with the Oakey Urban Landcare Group or for more information call Trevor Cockburn on 0409 633 352.
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Land Court member Peta Stilgoe OAM recommended that the project be approved back in December 2021 if New Acland Mine complies with conditions relating to noise, dust and other environmental considerations. A spokesperson for New Hope Group said the company has provided all the necessary information regarding the amended EA. “Since the Land Court outcome, New Hope Group has submitted updated documentation and information regarding New Acland Stage 3 to the Coordinator General,” the spokesperson said. “New Hope Group is also collaboratively working with representatives from the Department of Environment and Science, the Department of Resources and the Department of Regional Development, Manufacturing and Water regarding New Acland Stage 3. “New Hope Group is focused on securing the remaining approvals required for Stage 3 as soon as possible, which would enable a restart of operations and employment opportunities for hundreds of local
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G A R R I S O N C AT C H U P Yo u r l i n k t o t h e A v i a t i o n C e n t r e
New state-of-the-art health centre opened at local Swartz Barracks Federal Defence Minister Peter Dutton officially opened a new health centre at the Australian Army Aviation Training Centre, Oakey last Wednesday, February 2.
Mr Dutton was joined by base Commandant Colonel David Lynch, Director General Garrison Health and Director General Navy Health Joint Health Command Commodore Nicole Curtis and Member for Groom Garth Hamilton. The redeveloped centre cost $18 million and is designed to provide defence personnel with state-of-theart healthcare facilities. Mr Dutton said the facility provides world-class care to both on-base and visiting personnel, as well as visiting international military personnel. The investment is part of the Federal Government’s $200 million dollar Joint Health Command Garrison Health Facilities Upgrade Project. The project is set to invest in thirteen sites nationally. “I’m incredibly proud of the work they [defence personnel] do and sacrifice their families make,” Mr Dutton said. “We should give them a dividend in return, and it
should be the best possible health services and we are going to do that here,” he said. Mr Hamilton said the new infrastructure signifies a commitment by the federal Government to invest in the wider area. Up to the thirty staff will be employed to work in the new facility, including military personnel, public servants, and health workers. Some of the health services that will be provided are dental services, mental health care, physiotherapy, rehabilitation, and a pharmacy. “The future of Oakey is bright,” Mr Dutton said. He assured that the Federal Government will continue to invest in Oakey and that people can expect the Oakey Army Base to be around for the next 100 years. Mr Dutton said supporting regional army bases, personnel and the communities near these centres is one way the Federal Government and Defence Forces keeps all Australians safe.
ABOVE: An aerial view of the $18 million new health centre at the local base. “Australia wants to speak from a position of strength to deter any conflict in our region and we can only do that if we invest in our people and we invest in the infrastructure,” he
said. Mr Dutton said he wants to see bases acquire more equipment and conduct more training. “Retention is a big issue for us,” the Minister said when asked what the focus will be for future investments. This is mainly due to
personnel who have young children needing to keep relocating, which has always been a big aspect of the Australian Defence Force. “I want us to re-look at posting periods... and also allow personnel to have
- Photo, Bradley Richardson stability within their own family environment,” Mr Dutton said. “I think if we do that, we’ll see more people on base here and we will therefore see a greater investment in the local community.”
LEFT: Director General Garrison Health and Director General Navy Health Joint Health Command Commodore Nicole Curtis, Minister for Defence Peter Dutton and Major Megan Clegg. - Private Jake Hanrahan RIGHT: Minister for Defence Peter Dutton with Member for Groom Garth Hamilton toured the inside of the new health facility.
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Junior Bears get set for bumper 2022
Although the season doesn’t start for another two months, the Oakey Junior Bears Rugby League have already kick started their year with a special sign on event held at the Trevor Mickleborough Oval on Friday. Oakey Junior Bears president Adam Altadonna said, as the first event for the 2022 season, the signon was a chance to gauge the amount of interest from local young people. “It’s been a good turn out,” he said. “With COVID affecting things last year we weren’t sure what the numbers would be, but I’m happy
with it. “The season is definitely looking good already.” Mr Altadonna said the club invited NRL regional development officer Mal Sweeney to attend the sign on event. He said Mr Sweeney ran drills with the junior players and taught them a few rugby league basic skills.
Mr Altadonna said it is still early in the sign on process and there is still plenty of time for families to get their names into the club. However, with some age groups already commencing training on Tuesday, he encouraged parents to get their paperwork in as soon as possible so the young
ABOVE: NRL regional development officer, Mal Sweeney (centre, back row) with some of the Oakey Junior Bears players at the sign-on event last week including new club ambassador Leteena Medland. Mr Sweeney led the young people in a set of rugby league drills and exercises. players can take part in the weekly training sessions. He said the club is planning another sign on event in the coming weeks
ABOVE: Shane Lucht (right) with Junior Bears players Benji and Ben. A long term member of the club, Shane, can often be found behind the barbecue making sure the players and their families are well fed.
if families were unavailable for the Friday session. For more information and to start the registration process go to
www.playrugbyleague.com or call registrar Leanne Weedon on 0404 695 905 or president Adam Altadonna on 0437 506 979.
TRC backs Sports Precinct plan
Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) has fired the starting pistol on an ambitious plan to develop a regional sports precinct at Charlton. Council endorsed the business case and master plan for the Toowoomba Region Sports Precinct (TRSP), paving the way for the project to proceed to the detailed design stage. The project is now seeking a Local Government Infrastructure Designation to pave the way for future development at the site. Council’s Chair of the Environment and Community Committee Cr James O’Shea said the new sports precinct, to be delivered in multiple stages over many years, would meet the growing demand for sport and recreation facilities and help attract state and national sporting events. “An analysis of sports facility demand has shown there is a definite shortage of facilities to service the Region, with many facilities at and beyond capacity,” Cr O’Shea said. “We also don’t have a regional standard facility that can attract higher levels of competition. The TRSP will change all that. “The precinct has been designed to provide a mix of high-quality indoor and outdoor fields, courts
and facilities along with a district-level recreation park. “The TRSP, on a site at Charlton next to the Toowoomba Bypass and fronting the Toowoomba Connection Road, is ideally located to make the best use of regional transport connections. “The staged construction approach gives Council the flexibility to deliver individual stages in line with demand and available funding, independently of the other stages.” TRC Environment and Community Committee portfolio lead Cr Tim
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McMahon said the master plan provided for seven stages of precinct development over a 20year period. “The seven stages of precinct development are estimated to cost about $197 million and Council will be looking at opportunities for external funding,” he said. Council has approved funding for early works at the site which may include construction of an access road and provision of some utilities such as water. Stage one will involve construction of rectangular fields and supporting
clubhouse and parking facilities and construction of an access road. “The Region is renowned for producing sporting greats in individual and team pursuits and the precinct will cater for potential champions and those who just love playing sport at all levels of ability and all ages,” Cr McMahon said. “The TRSP will help to promote a healthy and active lifestyle and play a critical role in attracting major sporting and cultural events that promote the social and economic wellbeing of the wider region.”
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