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Hamlyn’s Modern Meats medalled in a series of rounds at Meatstock, held at the Toowoomba Showgrounds last month and the certificates have arrived.

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Hamlyn’s Modern Meats owner Tony James holding his awards. Hamlyn’s Modern Meats owner Tony James received his award certificates last Wednesday and they are now proudly displayed in the front window of

the business on Campbell Street. Mr James won 1st place for the best traditional beef burger category, making this the third year he has

won in this category. Additionally, he won 3rd place for the best traditional beef sausage and 3rd place for the best traditional pork sausage categories as well.

“It was an all day event,” he said. “I had to get there at 8am and that’s when they judged the raw patty. - Continued on page 3

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21 years-old’s 3rd time in court for drink driving

Bryce Riethmuller has appeared in court for a third time regarding a drink driving offence where he crashed into another car and sustained a broken back. On 27th November 2021, Mr Riethmuller was driving with a BAC of 0.159 along Quinalow-Peranga Road, Peranga when he hit another vehicle. Mr Riethmuller said he was leaving the Peranga Bowls Club where they had held a tournament that day and he consumed alcohol afterwards. The occupant of the other vehicle was transported to the Toowoomba Hospital, but he suffered no severe or

ongoing injuries. In the Oakey Magistrate’s Court, Acting Magistrate Roger Stark said Mr Riethmuller is very lucky that the victim didn’t die or experience worse injuries from the crash. A passerby found Mr Riethmuller at the crash scene where he was lying next to his car off the side of the road. Mr Riethmuller sustained significant injuries, including a broken back.

He was airlifted to hospital and spent a week in a Brisbane hospital recovering. Mr Stark said it is concerning that someone of his age has been to court three times for drink driving. He said if Mr Riethmuller comes back to court again for drink driving he’ll be facing a prison sentence. Mr Riethmuller was convicted with 15 months probation and disqualified from driving for 12 months.

Man snapchats himself driving stolen car

It was revealed in the Oakey Court that police were able to identify a stolen car after James Kelly filmed himself via social media platform Snapchat.

Mr Kelly pleaded guilty to eight charges, including breaching bail conditions, driving without a licence,

shoplifting, unlawful use of a motor vehicle and possessing contraband. In November 2021, he was

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Three residents at McLean Care CWA House returned antigen test (RAT) over the weekend. The facility is now “We have informed the implementing its State and Commonwealth comprehensive Outbreak health authorities and are in Management Plan to close communication with safeguard residents, staff them,” he said. and the community. “Our CWA House team Director of Residential, are incredible and highly Home and Community skilled people who have Services Queensland Gary responded to the challenge Cadwallender said the with our residents care, Oakey facility has moved to comfort and safety at the restricted visitor access, with centre of all they do. all residents in the Hostel “All of our families’ wing receiving care in their members have been rooms and staff are once contacted and we will be in again wearing full personal close contact with them for protective equipment while the duration of the outbreak providing care. and will advised them of

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Hamlyn’s Modern Meats’ three-time winning burgers

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“Then they taste the burgers once they’ve been cooked,” Mr James said. “There’s heaps of different scores you can achieve for different elements of the process. “For example, they

judge us on the amount of shrinkage after the patty is cooked. “You also get scores for how it looks, how it tastes and overall how you’ve prepared it. “Then they use

all of these different scores that judges have given you throughout the day and calculate them to give you a grand total.” Mr James attributes his consistency as his winning

formula. “These patties that won are the same patties I serve to customers every day from my shop here in Oakey.” He said they are clearly a tried and true recipe.

Oakey Primary students draw Mothers’ Day raffle

Last Friday, Oakey State School students drew names from a pool of over 1,000 tickets to come up with the winners of the school’s Mother’s Day raffle. Students have been very busy selling raffle tickets for their Mother’s Day Raffle. All of the prizes have been kindly donated by local families and businesses. We give a big thanks to Craig Commens, Beauty by Renee, The Oakey Aquatic Centre, The Oakey Pharmacy and Ranch

Hair Designers, who have all jumped on board to support the raffle. Two parents, Sue and Nadine, won 1st and 2nd prize respectively, and teacher Kristina won 3rd. The proceeds of the raffle will go to the school’s P&C, which is planning to build an undercover walkway to the school hall building.

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May 9th: A significant Parliamentary date

Following Federation on January 1st, 1901, Australian Federal Parliament first met on May 9th, 1901 in Melbourne. From 1901 to 1927, which took until 1909 for which is now Canberra. centrally positioned on the Parliament met in Parliament to decide, after The Commonwealth King George Terrace in the Victorian Parliament considerable investigation acquired control over the Canberra. House. and discussion, that the land during 1911. It was designed by Finding a location for new Capital would be in The first purpose-built the chief architect of the the nation’s parliament the southern part of New Parliament for Australia, Department of Works was a complex matter South Wales on the site Old Parliament House, is and Railways, John Smith Murdoch. He was directed to design THE LIONS CLUB OF OAKEY a building that would serve the Parliament for 50 years. Construction began on SUNDAY 15 MAY August 28, 1923. at Oakey Railway Carpark Three years later, and costing £644,500, the Starts at 8:30am-12:30pm building was complete. Stall set-up from 7:30am After some hurried landscaping, the Want a site? Parliament was opened with much fanfare and Contact Lois on celebration by the Duke of 0413 548 955 York (later King George VI) on May 9, 1927 (95 years ago). Would you like to Are you interested? See Lois or any Lions member The opening heralded at the markets or give her a call: 0413 548 955 join Oakey Lions? (Please leave a message) the symbolic birth of the Nation’s capital. By the 1980s, this

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A postage stamp commemorating the 1927 opening. building had well and truly exceeded its capacity with almost 3000 employed at this site. After the second purpose-

built Parliament House was built on Capital Hill, Canberra, it was officially opened on May 9th, 1988 by Queen Elizabeth II. On June 20, 2006, Old Parliament House was recognised as one of the most significant heritage buildings in Australia when it was placed on the National Heritage list. On May 9th, 2009, Bob Hawke officially opened the Museum of Australian Democracy in Old Parliament House. - Valerie Weise-Young

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Oakey Show 2022

Preliminary planning is underway to stage the rescheduled Oakey Show on a new date, Saturday the 27th August, at the Oakey showgrounds. Several agricultural shows were either postponed or cancelled earlier this year due to the

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Oakey Show 2021. societies to check in patrons for the status of their COVID vaccines when entering showgrounds. It was deemed necessary that a security guard would need to be employed on the admission gate to perform this task, which was an added expense as the majority of show society volunteers are elderly. As these restrictions have now eased, a new date has been selected in August. In a departure from the usual show program,

the day will consist of a team penning event, pig races, championship dog show, market stalls, food vendors, local dance groups, entertainment and machinery displays. Market stall and other enquiries may be emailed to oakeyshowsociety@gmail. com Any young ladies interested in being involved in the Oakey Showgirl and Rural Ambassador Awards for 2023 are invited to the showgirl launch on 14th August.

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Supporting Local News in the Toowoomba Region Federal member for Groom Garth Hamilton said if

re-elected, the government will provide targeted support for regional newspapers to assist them in the face of dramatically rising costs affecting print production. From 1 July, eligible regional newspaper publishers will be able to apply for funding to support their sustainability in the face of rises of up to 80 per cent in newsprint prices. “Regional newspaper publishers in the Toowoomba Region, such as The Chronicle, High Country Herald, Oakey Champion, On Our Selection News and the Pittsworth Sentinel, play an important role in our local community,” he said. “They write stories that matter to the regions and

keep us connected. “Regional newspapers provide a voice for our local community – that’s simply something you don’t get without the presence of a local paper. The support includes $50 million through the Public Interest News Gathering Program and legislating the News Media and Digital Platforms Mandatory Bargaining Code. A new $10 million Journalist Fund for regional media organisations has been established to hire new cadet journalists and upskill existing journalists.

Council warns residents of more wet weather

Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) is asking residents to be extra vigilant on the roads as unseasonal wet weather looks set to impact the region throughout the week. With the Bureau of Meteorology predicting reasonable falls for the region during the coming days, TRC is making preliminary preparations and the Local Disaster Management Group (LMDG) is ready to respond if and when required. “The LDMG is coordinating with relevant emergency services and will monitor advice and information from the Bureau of Meteorology,” Mayor Paul Antonio said. “If residents were impacted during the March/April rain event, they should make preparations now for this predicted event. “Due to the large amount of rainfall we’ve had this year already, our ground remains saturated which means any extra rainfall will now build up, rather than soaking into the ground. “During the March/ April rain event we tragically lost two lives in the Toowoomba region with people driving through flooded water. “We don’t want to see a repeat of this, should the predicted wet weather

flood roads again so we ask motorists to please obey the signage. “It’s impossible for Council to sign every defect and danger on the roads so be alert and drive to the conditions. “I cannot stress this highly enough – if it’s flooded, forget it. “As we continue to monitor the situation, I would simply ask residents to be alert and not alarmed.” Property owners who may need assistance are advised to contact the State Emergency Service on 132 500. Self-service sand is available at Jondaryan, Oakey, Crows Nest, Goombungee and Pittsworth for residents to fill their own bags. Sandbags or alternatives such as garden soil bags can be sourced at local hardware and landscaping businesses. Listen to ABC Radio for relevant disaster information updates and warnings. Advice about TRC road closures, disaster warnings and alerts will be at http:// disaster.tr.qld.gov.au/

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Girl Guides receive proceeds from Community Chest Raffle

On Saturday, Bernborough Tavern owner Michael Carpenter and Community Chest Raffle coordinator John Webster handed over a cheque of $535 to the Oakey Girl Guides.

(Left to right) Leaders Bianca and Sandra, girl guides Holly, Sophie and Talitha, Raffle Coordinator John Webster and Bernborough Tavern owner Michael Carpenter.

Raffle coordinator John Webster selling raffle tickets at the Bernborough Tavern in Oakey last Saturday.

Oakey Girl Guides leaders Bianca and Sandra said the donated money will go towards club expenses and bills. “We are really thankful for the donation,” Bianca said. “We have really been struggling since Covid. “We haven’t been able to do many of our usual fundraisers like catering events because they either end up cancelled or they have tough restrictions. “And even with the postponement of the Oakey Show earlier in the year didn’t help.” Community Chest Raffle Coordinator John Webster invites local organisations to put up their hand to get assistance. “We have Landcare receiving money in May, Oakey Scouts in June, McDonald House in July and the 4401 tourist information centre in August,” he said. “That’s all we’ve got organised. “All we need is for organisations who either operate in Oakey or will spend the money in Oakey to reach out to us. “Email me the name of the organisation or club, a contact person and a phone number.” Mr Webster’s email is johnaawebster@hotmail.com Remember to be at the Bernborough Tavern every Saturday when the raffle is drawn at 1.30pm.

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Senior Constable Luke Duffus reminds residents to ensure when driving with children up to seven years of age, you must restrain them in a properly fastened and adjusted Australian Standard (AS) approved child restraint. Snr. Const. Duffus said Highway Patrol officers are too often intercepting vehicles containing children who have not been restrained correctly. “This seriously endangers the safety of the child and leads to an infringement notice with three demerit points and a $413 fine being issued to the driver – there will be no warnings for this offence,” he said. “The type of child restraint seat depends on the age and size of the child. “Babies up to six months of age must be in a rear facing seat that is properly fastened and adjusted. “Children six months to four years must be in an approved restraint that is properly fastened and adjusted, which can be rear or forward facing with a built-in harness. “Children four years to seven years may be in an approved forward facing child restraint with a builtin harness or a booster seat

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Last Thursday 5th May, distressed farmers and concerned citizens attended a Gas Fields Commission Queensland (GFCQ) pop up shop at Myall Youth Centre, Dalby. Several farmers, supported by landholder advocate Shay Dougall, handed over a list of grievances including the statement, ‘We are here to demand these activities are suspended until the massive problems farmers have been yelling about for years have been resolved to our satisfaction.’ GFCQ was originally set up as an independent body to assist land owners dealing with the complexities of the enforceable hosting of Coal Seam Gas (CSG)

activities. Gayle J. Pedler, a farmer from the eastern side of the Condamine River, said the general feeling is that the commission is nothing more than a facilitator of the expansion of CSG across Queensland. “GFCQ hide behind the statement ‘it is a statutory not a regulatory body’ but they have authority to make recommendations to Government Acts such as their latest review and unsatisfactory recommended changes to the Regional Planning

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Allora’s Heritage Weekend washed out

Due to soggy conditions at the Allora Showgrounds and the forecast of more heavy rain, The President Graeme McMillan and the Committee have cancelled the Heritage Weekend that was to have been held this Saturday and Sunday. The call had to be made early so exhibitors could be contacted before they travelled to Allora. The event is normally held in January but this year it was postponed due to Covid however the President said it will definitely go ahead on 28th and 29th January 2023 as the work has already been done in readiness for next year.

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the western boundary of the Condamine River and under the river were incomplete and lacked clarity and precision,” she said. “No further meetings or written updates have happened since August/ September 2021, and yet Arrow has been handing out conduct and compensation agreements and pushing to hand out their unregulated Deviated Well Agreements. Ms Pedler said there are three government departments involved in managing these issues - the Department of Development and Infrastructure, the Department of Resources and the Department of Environment. “Prior to the event, displeasure was expressed at the lack of representation of these three departments in Dalby,” she said. Land Access Ombudsman representatives were available on the day but only deal with CCA not DWA agreements. It was made clear that farmers on both sides of the river are not convinced that sufficient research has been undertaken and correctly interpreted relating to subsidence, Condamine alluvium, and the Horrane geological fault.

New art has arrived at Goombungee Gallery

From 10th - 29th May, locals are invited to visit the Rosalie Art Gallery in Goombungee to see their latest exhibition - ‘Points of Convergence’ by Victoria Cattoni and Wendy Howard. ‘Points of Convergence’ explores moments of gathering and uniting – silk and linen, colour and form, painting and sculpture, edges and planes – all converge. This exhibition is the sumptuous visual outcome of an extended creative dialogue between Victoria Cattoni and Wendy Howard. On Saturday 7th May from 11am - 12pm, the two artists will be discussing more about their artistic practices. Register via the Toowoomba Region libraries website.

‘The colour of matter’ oil on linen art piece by Victoria Cattoni.

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Saturday 30th April, H.L.O. Cabarlah Goombungee Results: Winner, Nino Capuzzo 32 points; Runner-up, Dave Humphrey. Rundown: Dan Darlington, Steve Elfverson, Bill Robertson, Murray Mcleod, Greg Buckley, Greg Schull. Approach All-in 1/10, Dan Darlington. Winner lucky draw for players who played in all three rounds, Steve Elfverson. Overall points: Goombungee 921, Crow’s Nest 951, Cabarlah 986. Wednesday 4th May, Goombungee Ladies Open Carnival: Winner Best overall nett, Bernadette Kelly 68 net (ocb); Best overall gross, Shari McDermott 82. Winner Division 1 net,

Sharron Schasser 71 net; gross, Liz Robinson 84. Best nine Stableford: front, Judy Lester 18; back, Jan Mullins 17. Winner Division 2 net, Janelle Kruse 68 net; gross, Rhonda Van Ansem Brooker 93. Best nine Stableford: front, Petae Fraser 19; back, Annie Woodroffe 21. Winner Division 3 net, Jenny Grassick 69 net; gross, Wendy Ladewig 102; Best nine Stableford: front, Chris Little 19; back, Carmel Cover 19. Pin shots: 4/13, Majella Kahler; 8/17, Genny Imhoff. Approaches: Division 1, 7/16, Lynn Case; Division 2, 1/10, Janet Kuhl; Division 3, 2/11, Maryette Buckley. Accuracy drives: Division

1, Lynn Case; Division 2, Bea Dangerfield; Division 3, Janet Davis. Thursday 5th May, Men’s Single Stableford for a Club Trophy. Winner, Greg Schull 39 points. Approaches: 4/13, Greg Buckley; 5/14, Robbie McKewen; 6/15, Kevin Andersen. Sunday 8th May, Single Stableford, Mothers Day for a Club Trophy. Winner men, Graham Elton 37 points; ladies, Carmel Cover 34 points. Rundown: Robyn Drowley, Garry Shea, Bill Robertson. Pin shots:

men 8/17, Graham Elton; 8/17 and approach 7/16, Graham Elton. Approach ladies 3/12, Carmel Cover. Members’ draw No: 3, Glyn Skuse. Not present. Next week $35. NEXT WEEK: Thursday 12th Mat, Men Single Stableford for a Club Trophy. Ladies Single Stroke, Monthly Medal, Putts for a Club Trophy. Sunday 15th May, Single Stableford for a Club Trophy. 10am hit-off. Pennants Goombungee vs. Oakey at Oakey. - Murray McLeod

Competition results from Saturday May 7. Ttiples: M. Hall, G. Fenton & R. Stewart def. C. Beesley (sub), G. Nash & D. Dreyer; R. Henry, P. Maker & P. Boyton def. G. Usher, L. Hudson & B. Lucht. A competition has been called for Saturday May 14th. Club Pairs: M. Park/ J. Harrison vs. R. Henry/ P. Maker; D. Pokarier/ P. Rudken vs. P. Wolski/ P. Boyton. Another competition has been called for Sunday May 15th.

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Free monthly NDIS meetings at Oakey

Every third Wednesday of each month, National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) worker Maud Bagnall offers free one-on-one meetings with locals who might need assistance from the NDIS and other related organisations. Ms Bagnall said the service is designed to help connect people with the appropriate organisations that best suits their needs. “People who may be living with a disability might not know how to access the NDIS,” she said. “Additionally, we have seen a lot of people in floodaffected areas like Lismore come to us for advice at our base in Toowoomba. “We have a range of resources that can cater to these needs and we can link you up with the right ones and refer you. “The Toowoomba Region is very culturally diverse, so I also help refugees and migrants who might not be able to access help due to

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language barriers. “We can arrange for interpreters to come along to the meetings. “I also work closely with the housing hub in Toowoomba because a lot of people who are homeless have a disability. “That’s why it’s so important I’m out here speaking with people living with a disability because they are the most at risk of becoming homeless. “We see this unfortunate cycle where people with a disability spend their lives constantly rotating between prison and acute mental health wards. “There’s one man who I’ve been helping who can’t read or write, but at

Oakey High School wins at Crows Nest Show

On Saturday, Oakey State High School students won 1st and placed 3rd in two categories of the cattle competition.

The Oakey State High School agriculture department won 1st place and gained the crown for Grand Champion Led Steer

of the Show. Individual student Joshua Brown placed 3rd in the paraders category for steering.

Oakey State High School Agriculture teacher Debbie Goudie said the two categories are connected.

“First they judge the animal itself and then they judge how the person steers it,” she said.

65 years-old he’s just spent the first night ever in his life living in his own place and sleeping in his own bed. “He told me it was the best night he’s ever had. “He didn’t go to jail, but he’s lived with an intellectual disability and been homeless his whole life. “They [homeless and disability] often go hand in had, so we want to break the cycle and be there

to tell people who might not know where to go for help.” Ms Bagnall is available every third Wednesday of the month from midday to 2pm by booking only. She will only be available at the Oakey Cultural Centre rooms on Campbell Street by appointment. To register a meeting, call 4646 2800 or email toowoombaLAC@carersqld. com.au

On Saturday, sixteen Oakey Park Run competitors gathered and completed their weekly 5 kilometre track. First place was Benjamin Vogelzang with a time of 19 minutes and 45 seconds, which was also a personal best (PB). Second place was Bradley McKay with 21 minutes and 8 seconds, 3rd place was unknown and 4th place was first timer James Rees with 23 minutes and 47 seconds. There were three first time runners in total, including Anne Rayner and Steve Rayner.

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Saturday 7th May the Oakey members travelled to Cecil Plains for the inaugural inter-club. It was a freezing cold day and the winning club was Cecil Plains 180 points to 166 points. Winner for Oakey was Wayne Lucht 32; Runnerup, Wayne Wirth 31. Ladies winners were Marlene Deans with 26and Yvonne Lebeter with 25. Wednesday 11th May

the Ladies will play an 18 hole Stroke in conjunction with the May Monthly Medal. Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th May the members will play an 18 hole Stroke in conjunction with the May Monthly Medal. Sunday 15th May Oakey will host Goombungee in the final round of the Men’s Handicap Pennants. - Marlene Deans Secretary

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New tool helps grain growers Watch out for preserve beneficial insects intestinal worms

A new chemical toxicity table will help Australian grain growers understand what pesticides to select to preserve ‘beneficial’ insects that play a critical role in pest management in the paddock.

This new toxicity table outlines the impacts of commonly used pesticides in Australian grains on key groups of beneficial insects that have the potential to control pests naturally. The table explains the toxicity of nineteen commonly used chemicals on a range of beneficial insects, making it easier for growers to select chemicals with the lowest overall impact on beneficial

insects. Pesticides are an effective measure for controlling insect pests in grain crops and protects yield and grain quality. However, some chemicals have the potential to harm beneficial insects, such as predators and parasitoids, which have an important role in Integrated Pest Management (IPM). Different pesticides have different impacts.

The cotton and horticultural industries have guides outlining how commonly used insecticides and miticides can affect beneficial insects, allowing growers to make informed choices about chemical selection. The new tool for grain farmers was developed using research by Cesar Australia, in collaboration with the University of Melbourne and supported by investment from the Grains Research and Development Corporation as part of the Australian Grains Pest Innovation Program (AGPIP). Cesar Australia researcher Dr Robert McDougall said growers were increasingly conscious of minimising chemical use and conserving natural enemies of pests. “The table that has been developed as a result of this research will equip growers

with the information to make choices about pesticides that protects beneficial insects,” he said. “This information is the product of more than two years of research, with extensive laboratory trials determining the toxicity of chemicals against tens of thousands of individual insects.” Dr McDougall said he hoped the tools developed as part of this research would help growers in their endeavours to become more sustainable, and ultimately improve farm profits. “It’s a win for everyone,” he said. “The environment benefits from reduced pesticide use and growers can potentially save money by allowing beneficial insects to provide some pest control services free of charge and reduce spray costs.”

New dung beetle species brought to Australia

The third and final dung beetle species imported to Australia as part of the Dung Beetle Ecosystem Engineer project is finally here. The MLA-supported (Meat and Livestock Australia) Dung Beetle Ecosystem Engineer (DBEE) project reached a major milestone last month – the arrival of a new dung beetle species, Gymnopleurus sturmi. This is the final beetle to be brought into the country, and joins the previously introduced O. vacca and O. andalusicus species. The new species was expected to leave CSIRO’s

laboratory in France and arrive in Australia in 2021, but faced Covid-19 related delays. As the pandemic swept across Europe, border closures restricted the movement of researchers and beetles alike. CSIRO project lead Dr Valerie Caron said there’s a distinct difference between the three beetles. “The first two species [O. vacca and O. andalusicus] are tunnellers, which

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The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) raised the interest rate on Tuesday 3rd May to 0.35 per cent. This is expected to put pressure on already high fuel and fertiliser costs. Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) said luckily for the livestock industry this makes up a low proportion of production costs and the largest challenge faced by the industry will concern labour.

burrow dung straight into the ground to house eggs and feed larva,” she said. “G. sturmi is a roller, which takes a chunk of dung, shapes it into a ball and rolls it away to bury it. “Tunnellers focus on the middle of a cow pat; rollers take dung from the sides. “Working together, both types of beetles disperse dung more quickly, deterring flies from laying eggs… and because G. sturmi aggregate on the surface in search of a partner, they trample the cow pat, too. “This should further deter flies.” Dr Caron explains

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Chance to win up to $15,000 Chappy Week in photography competition

Scripture Union (SU) will be celebrating Chaplain Week this month, which runs from the 22nd to 28th May 2022.

A massive prize pool of $50,000 is again on offer to photographers from the Toowoomba region in the 2022 Heritage Bank Photographic Awards. Now in its 34th year, the photography awards are one of most lucrative and longest running in the country. The competition’s top two main prizes are worth $15,000 each - the Open Category and the Theme Category, which this year has the theme ‘Belonging’. Last year Heritage introduced a new Illustrative category to cater for the booming popularity of digital manipulation in photography. The category has returned this year, offering no limits to creative postproduction, with a prize of $5,000 up for grabs. Additionally, two other categories, the CEO’s Choice and Mobile Phone Award, offer a further $5,000 prize each. There are also prizes on offer in three youth categories: 9 years or younger; 10-13; and 14-17. Photographers from the Toowoomba Region have further incentive to enter the competition, with the Alwyn Kucks Memorial Award on offer for entrants residing within a 50 kilometre radius of

Margaret Kebble’s winning entry, ‘I will get it right’. Toowoomba. Last year Westbrook photographer Margaret Kebble was named winner for ‘I will get it right’, which was inspired by seeing her pet parrot playing with a Rubik’s cube. Heritage CEO Peter Lock said a major contributing factor in the competition’s success was attracting photographers at all levels across Australia. “The Awards are all

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Battle of the Bands Nominations are still open for this year’s Battle of the Bands competition. This year’s prize pool consists of $7,000 for competitors aged between 12-25 years to win. For more information, visit https://www.tr.qld.gov.au/ community-business/community-support/live-local-music/14791-battleof-the-bands.

Free USQ youth forum On Wednesday 18th May, come along and discuss your concerns and ideas for the future of the region at a youth forum. This event is for young people between 18-25 years-old and will be held at the University of Southern Queensland’s campus in Toowoomba. For more information visit the Youth Connect Facebook page.

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about fostering the art of photography and encouraging people to get creative,” he said. “It’s free to enter, open to anyone across Australia and you can take part no matter your age, or level of experience. “We’ve listened to feedback and have continued to adapt the Awards with our Illustrative and Mobile Phone Award Categories to make them even more

inclusive and accessible. “All you need is a mobile phone and you could be in the running for a share in $50,000.” Mr Lock said this year’s Theme Category of ‘belonging’ offered the perfect opportunity for people to unleash their creative talents and interpretations. “The word ‘belonging’ is filled with a lot of power. “It could be the sense of belonging you feel to your family or your community; an illustration of things that just naturally seem to belong together; or even something you own that has particular importance to you. “It’s a wonderful opportunity to tell a story and share your unique perspective on the theme.” Entries in this year’s awards close at 5pm AEST on 24th June 2022. The winners will be advised in late July and finalist images will feature in a limited-time exhibition at the USQ Arts Gallery in Toowoomba from the 12th of September 2022. Full details available at heritage.com.au/photocomp

SU Chaplain Sharon Salomon, who is the school chaplain for Oakey State School and Oakey State High School, said she is working hard to prepare events throughout the special week. “We are in the early stages of preparing a version of ‘The Amazing Race’ here in Oakey,” she said. “It would be great to have kids get to know the town and the businesses

this way. “They would have to visit shops and locations around the town through hints and riddles. “We would love people to put their hand up to be involved in this event.” Ms Salomon said another potential event would be to collaborate with Oakey’s PCYC Youth Connect team to organise a big event in the skatepark. More details will be released in coming weeks.

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On 3rd May, the Oakey Information Centre hosted the Community Care Committee meeting. The committee Information Centre, contact discussed matters of them via the Facebook business, including the page where you can also financial report. get the latest details about Additionally, members upcoming events like bingo shared upcoming events and trivia. and fundraisers within the The next meeting is community. scheduled for July, with the To get involved with date yet to be announced. volunteering at the

City showgrounds will get solar lighting

Federal member for Groom Garth Hamilton announced that $50,000 will be provided to the Royal Agricultural Society of Queensland (RASQ) to install solar street lighting around the Toowoomba Showgrounds. Mr Hamilton said the new lighting would provide a safer environment for the many visitors who attend events at the Showgrounds each year. “The improvement in lighting at the facility will help build a stronger case for any opportunities that flow from South East Queensland hosting the 2032 Olympics,” he said. “Toowoomba Showgrounds is a community asset and the permanent home to 15 charitable and community organisations who will benefit from this project. “The RASQ initially approached me for partial funding of the lighting

project, but I could see the public good and fought for it to be fully funded. RASQ President Shane Charles welcomed the funding for the new solar lighting. “The new lighting will improve the safety and accessibility of the grounds for the thousands of people who visit the venue each year,” he said. “The grounds are a multi-purpose facility that hosts various events ranging from the annual Toowoomba Show to numerous community gatherings and a temporary home to over 10,000 caravan and campers each year.

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