Oakey Champion - 13th May 2021

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Memorial for Kingsthorpe School

Kingsthorpe State School will have its own war memorial following the receipt of a grant from the Australian Government.

The grant was secured by the Kingsthorpe State School P&C Association.

The local Association joined a range of historical societies and local Returned and Services Leagues which are among the successful recipients of the latest round of Saluting Their Service (STS) Grants to deliver commemorative projects and activities across Australia.

Kingsthorpe P&C has been allocated $10,000.

The funding will be used to construct a new memorial at the entrance to the school to commemorate Australian service personnel in all wars, conflicts and peace operations.

It is the only organisation in the Groom electorate to have achieved a grant under the current round.

Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Darren Chester said the wide range of projects to receive funding in this round demonstrated that commemoration remained at the forefront of the minds of the Australian community.

“More than $1.2 million has been provided in this round of STS grants to help local towns and

cities remember their veteran community, both past and present, and their contribution in serving our country for over a century,” Mr Chester said.

“The large number of diverse projects highlights the continued desire by the community to commemorate all those who have served and continue to serve in our Defence Forces,” he said.

The STS grants program aims to preserve Australia’s wartime heritage; involve people around the nation in a wide range of projects and activities that highlight the service and sacrifice of our service personnel in wars, conflicts and peace operations; and promote appreciation and understanding of the experiences of service and the roles that those who

served have played in shaping the nation.

The Department of Veterans’ Affairs administers the STS grants, with $3.5 million provided over the last financial year.

Applications for the next batch of STS grants are now being accepted.

For more information, visit the STS page on the Grants Hub or the DVA website.

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FoodAssist Outreach program

The FoodAssist Outreach van will be near the Oakey Cultural Centre this Tuesday from 9.45am to 10.45am for locals who wish to purchase a food hamper.

All are welcome to use the program and no concession

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It was a family affair at Oakey’s Anzac Day for the Donaldsons with Private Matilda Donaldson (centre) paying her respects alongside father Cameron Donaldson (left) and Dr Eric Donaldson (right). Private Donaldson had just returned from her first deployment in the Middle East before attending the local service.

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Updates from the Toowoomba Region Council meetings

The next Ordinary Meeting of Council will be held on 18 May commencing at 10am. All meetings are held at The Annex, 541 Ruthven Street, Toowoomba and are now livestreamed via our website, visit www.tr.qld.gov.au/meetings

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Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal (FRRR), in partnership with CCI Giving, is again offering grants to support grassroots initiatives that improve and strengthen the mental health of communities in remote, rural and regional Australia, through the In a Good Place (IAGP) program.

In this edition of BOLD, you’ll read about our new mattress recycling program and discover some handy tips to be bushfire ready, plus loads more. Can’t wait for it to hit your mailbox?

Visit www.tr.qld.gov.au/bold to subscribe and read online.

This year a total of $200,000 is available, with grants up to $20,000, for projects to ensure that communities have access to mental health services and support; to build and

Community Support Micro Grants now open for applications

Grants of up to $500 are now open for community organisations to purchase sporting equipment, online training or professional development, resources and promotion, equipment, repairs and upgrades, communication tools, PPE and blue cards for volunteers.

Contact your local Community Development Officer to apply or download the form at www.tr.qld.gov.au/microgrants Applications close 31 May 2021.

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We introduced mattress recycling at the Greater Toowoomba Waste Management Facility last year and it’s now available at the Kleinton Waste Management Facility. Households can dispose of up to two mattresses or a mattress and ensemble base at our waste facilities at no cost. For more information on our waste facilities and disposal options, visit www.tr.qld.gov.au/waste

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Bookings are essential. Call your local Community Development Officer on 131 872 to discuss possible times. For more details, visit www.tr.qld.gov.au/events

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To find out more details, call 131 872 or visit www.tr.qld.gov.au

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Have your say on our region’s libraries

Oakey Residents are encouraged to have their say on the future of the town’s library, with Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) running community focus groups this month to help shape its library service.

“We surveyed community “Libraries are for everyone members about the facilities and we’d love to hear from they visit, services they all residents including those access and how they hear who don’t currently visit about library events and these facilities. programs”, Cr McMahon “I’d encourage everyone said. to take part in one of the “We had a great response many focus groups across rate with 1460 residents the region.” completing the survey and Focus group dates and I’d like to thank those people locations are: who took part.

• Tuesday 25 May, 6.30“While the results 8pm, Pittsworth are generally pleasing, • Wednesday 26 May, 9.30the findings highlight 11am, Crows Nest opportunities for Council • Wednesday 26 May, to improve library opening 1-2.30pm, Toowoomba hours, collections and • Thursday 27 May, 6.30programs.

Council is 8pm, online (Zoom) running focus groups to Survey results and focus hear people’s experiences, group feedback will opinions and ideas in these guide recommendations areas. for improving the library “This is a great service. opportunity for members of For more information, the community to have input please visit yoursay.tr.qld. into how we deliver the gov.au/libraries-survey call Region’s core community Council on 131 872 or email services into the future. yoursay@tr.qld.gov.au

Help design Oakey’s float for this year’s parade

Oakey visionaries and creatives are being encouraged to help design a float for the 72nd Grand Central Floral Parade at this year’s Carnival of Flowers.

Thanks to the support an interest in being involved and efforts of Oakey State in some way, small or large, High School, the Oakey please respond by emailing Youth Project, Oakey david.totenhofer@tr.qld.gov.au Chamber of Commerce, A meeting will be called Oakey Men’s Shed and soon, as applications close Coops Qld Pty Ltd, a self- on June 1. propelled platform to The theme this year is build a float on is now “An Emerging Landscape”, available. based around an artistic The Chamber of element such as a poem, Commerce also owns some song, painting, sculpture. potential items to use, For more information including a helicopter frame, about the theme, visit the and a life-size horse frame Toowoomba Carnival of - two well-known Oakey Flowers website at https:// themes and features. www.tcof.com.au and search If you, or your group, has ‘entrant details’.

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Local cricketer wins rookie title

At just 15-years-old, local cricketer Jorja Charles has outshone women of all ages in the recent South West Indigenous Network’s (SWIN) Western Rivers Cup, being named the Rookie of the Carnival.

Competing for the Bulloo Suns, Jorja showcased her skills as an all rounder against teams from across the western river system.

The Oakey student has a strong junior cricket foundation, playing for the Oakey Junior Cricket Club for several years.

Not only was Jorja named Rookie of the Carnival, the Bulloo Suns team won the 2021 Women’s Western Rivers Cup, after a close final against the McIntyre Storm.

Western Rivers Cup Coordinator, Kieren Gibbs said Jorja showed great courage in her first open cricket carnival.

“Rookie of the Carnival is a big honour,” he said.

“People who have won the award in the past have gone on to play first grade cricket and represent Queensland in the Indigenous league.

“Jorja is a very talented

cricketer and played well over the weekend.

“She also clearly loves the sport, is well natured and showed good sportsmanship in the carnival.”

Mr Gibbs said it was not an easy run for Jorja’s team to claim the cup.

“The McIntyre Storm have won the women’s cup every year we have held it,” he said.

“In the end there was only eight to ten runs in it.”

The Western Rivers Cup was held at Captain Cook Fields, Toowoomba last month.

The concept was established in 2013 with the goal of promoting the game of cricket as well as recognising the cultural significance of the river systems to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the region.

RIGHT: Local cricketer Jorja Charles with her medal.

TRC launches new online services to support residents

Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) has launched an online Real Estate Portal, a new live web chat function and an arrangement to pay option in an effort to better serve the community.

The Real Estate Portal agents and solicitors across Customer Service team via hours a day, seven days a is designed for local real the region will be able to the live web chat service on week. estate agents and associated access property location and the TRC website.

TRC Finance and Business professional services to description, half-yearly rates The new function Strategy Portfolio Leader access rates and property and charges, outstanding provides residents with Cr Kerry Shine said Council information along with other balances, water meter an option to communicate is continuously looking for related property services readings and land area online with a customer innovative ways to meet the to work with potential and valuation 24/7 using service officer between 9am needs of the community and buyers. lot on plan in the search and 4.30pm Monday to local industry.

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“These new services will Strategy Chair Cr Geoff Cr McDonald said the Online arrangements to provide the community with McDonald said the new service will ensure pay are now also available a convenient way to have portal was the first of its kind information is readily for registered ePathway their questions answered by in local government across available and the selling users with less than six a real person online from the Australia. process is more efficient. months of outstanding rates comfort of their own home “The Real Estate Portal is The new live web chat is and charges. at a time that best suits their a fantastic initiative which designed to enhance the way The service will allow needs,” Cr Shine said. has been in development for Council connects with the property owners to calculate More information can be over a year,” Cr McDonald community. and determine suitable found by visiting tr.qld.gov. said.

Residents and businesses repayments in their own au or contacting Toowoomba It will allow Real estate can now contact Council’s home in their own time 24 Regional Council on 131 872.

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TO THE PAST

Golden Jubilee of Federation

A bronze medal was struck for all primary school children of the Commonwealth of

ABOVE: One side of the bronze medals showing the man sowing wheat.

Australia in conjunction with a jubilee booklet for every secondary school child 70 years ago in 1951 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Federation of Australia.

The design was chosen after a competition which had a valuable prize of 200 guineas.

It was won by John Wolfgang Elischer for his depiction of a man handsowing wheat on the obverse with 1901 and 1951 either side of him.

On the reverse of the medal are the words FIFTY YEARS COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA along with a carving of the sun and the seven ears of wheat which

ABOVE: The commemoration stamps featuring profiles of former Prime Minister Edmund Barton (left) and Henry Parkes (right).

RIGHT: The other side of the bronze medal.

- All photos Valerie Weise-Young had grown to represent the six states and the Northern Territory of Australia.

Elischer was an Austrian sculptor and an Associate of the Royal Academy.

Also to celebrate the 50th anniversary, Australia Post issued two red threepenny stamps on May 1, 1951,

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featuring Edmund Barton, Australia’s first Prime Minister and Henry Parkes, known as the “Father of Federation”.

Parkes was also a longstanding Premier of New South Wales before federation.

- Valerie Weise-Young

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Wednesday, May 12, 2021

Show Sub-Chamber competition finals

The Pittsworth Showgrounds will play host to the Darling Downs Sub-Chamber of Agricultural Shows competition finals on Saturday, May 15.

Several competitions will be held at the event including the Young Judges and Paraders Finals for stud cattle and prime cattle.

This is open in two age groups - under 15 years and 15 to 25 years.

The top place in the Young Judges in the poultry section is also up for grabs.

Ute Show and Dark Rich Fruit Cake will be judged throughout the day.

Other competitions include the presentation of the Gilbert Lange Memorial Trophy, kindly donated by the Lange family from Oakey.

This prize goes to the highest quality grain.

The announcement of winner will be made when all events are completed.

Qualifier rounds are for those who have won the respective event at the Darling Downs Sub

Darling Downs SubChamber president Denis Janetzki.

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Oakey district organisations have just days to get their applications into the Toowoomba Regional Council’s (TRC) Micro Grants program.

Applications close at end of business this Friday.

Grants of up to $500 are available for eligible groups.

The Community Support Micro Grants program criteria allows eligible groups to apply for the following: - Sporting equipment; - Online training and professional development; - Resources and promotion (physical and online); - Equipment, repairs and upgrades; - Communication tools for community groups (e.g. website, Facebook, email, booking platforms); and - PPE and blue cards for volunteers.

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Anyone else is welcome to attend and complete in the open events.

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Pharmacy shoppers Local advocate seeks back Men’s Shed Oakey’s input and ideas

Thanks to the support of local shoppers and The Oakey Pharmacy’s Community Heroes program, the Oakey Men’s Shed has received a $500 donation to continue its valuable work in the local community.

Local resident, Ellisa Parker, said she is inviting other residents to give her their ideas, feedback and concerns ahead of a meeting with Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk.

As part of her membership with the Queensland Community Alliance, Ms Parker said she has been invited to represent the region when the Alliance meets with the Premier.

She said the meeting, planned for Thursday, May 20, will be focused on discussing the topics of migrant worker rights, funding for community centres, and sustainable job creation.

Ms Parker said all these topics are relevant to the Oakey community and having local views voiced

in the discussion may be beneficial residents.

“I want to get the word out there before the meeting,” she said.

“All these issues are very important and relevant to Oakey.”

Ms Parker said the topics also link to another major problem for the Oakey community which is youth disengagement.

She said valuable programs are already operating in the township but more needs to be done.

“We need to be proactive in this town,” Ms Parker

said.

“We need to create jobs and opportunities for the local youths.”

“We don’t want to lose our kids to the big city.”

Anyone who has any issues they would like voiced relating to the topics of migrant worker rights, funding for community centres and sustainable job growth are encouraged to contact Ms Parker before the meeting.

She can be contacted via email at oakeyfaithandculture@gmail. com

New TRC digital initiatives

Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) is leading the way in innovative customer experience solutions with the launch of three new digital initiatives.

The Oakey Pharmacy co-owner and pharmacist Nathan Jervis presents a cheque donation to representatives from the Oakey Men’s Shed including treasurer Stephen Clarke, president John Greenhalgh and secretary Graeme Garvis.

The donation is part of the Community Heroes program which allows pharmacy shoppers to give a token of support to the

community group of their choice.

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with the two runner-up organisations receiving $300 and $200.

The Oakey Pharmacy’s Nathan Jervis said the program is a great way to let the community decide which group should get the donation.

“This way our customers get to decide how the funds to the community,” he said.

“The Men’s Shed is a well deserved winner.

“I love the Men’s Shed.

“I imagine I will be a member one day.”

Oakey Men’s Shed treasurer Stephen Clarke said the donation brings a much needed boost to their kitty.

“This will really help us,” he said.

“We will use it to buy consumables and supplies.

“We currently have a long list of items we have been requested to make.

“It really helps us keep going.”

The donation for $300 will go to the Girl Guides with the Oakey Information Centre to receive a $200 donation.

The Community Heroes imitative runs every six months.

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In March Council launched its online Real Estate Portal along with a new live web chat function and arrangement to pay option, all directed at better serving the community.

The Real Estate Portal is designed for local real estate agents and associated professional services to access rates and property information along with other related property services to work with potential buyers.

Council has also launched its new live web

chat service to enhance the way Council connects with the community.

Residents and businesses can now contact Council’s Customer Service team via the live web chat service on the TRC website.

The new function provides residents with a quick and convenient option to ‘chat’ online with a customer service officer between 9am and 4.30pm Monday to Friday.

Online arrangements to pay are now also available for registered ePathway

users with less than six months of outstanding rates and charges.

The new service is a convenient way for customers who need to contact Council out of business hours.

The service will allow property owners to calculate and determine suitable repayments in their own home in their own time 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

For more information visit tr.qld.gov.au or contact Council on 131 872.

Treating equine asthma

Similar to that in humans equine asthma results from hypersensitivity to inhaled antigens in the horse’s lungs.

The disease has both allergic and inflammatory components.

Severe equine asthma can show symptoms characterised by bronchoconstriction (airway narrowing), excessive mucus secretion and obstruction to airflow resulting in reversible breathlessness, wheezing and coughing.

Stables are full of tiny particulates that can irritate the equine respiratory system such as ammonia, mould, straw, sawdust or shavings, dust from indoor arenas, rain, hay or endotoxins.

In order to manage equine asthma in patients and improve the airflow to the lungs, a number of

medications that promote relaxation of the airway muscles (bronchodilators) and elimination of the excessive mucus are usually required.

Anti-inflammatory drugs are also prescribed to decrease the allergic response and allow the airway to be cleared normally.

Along with medical management of the disease, additional stable management measures to eliminate specific trigger agents are required.

These measures include wetting down feeds and hay, wetting down stables or arenas and ensuring good airflow in stables.

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Would you like to Are you interested? See Lois or any Lions member at the markets or give her a call: 4691 1580 join Oakey Lions? (Please leave a message)

treatment of equine asthma contact Darling Downs Vets on 4691 9000.

Lions Bingo

The Lions Club of Oakey hosts Bingo sessions every Tuesday at the Den on Hamlyn Road.

Doors open at 9.15am with eyes down at 10am.

Complimentary tea and coffee is available and soft drinks to purchase.

Residents who need a lift should contact Lois on 4691 1580.

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Local cattleman named National early Ford V8 #eatqld Champion rally comes to Oakey

The Queensland Government has named Bowenville local and Beef Australia Chairman Bryce Camm the state’s 20th #eatqld Champion.

ABOVE: A sample of the classic early Ford V8 vehicles which will be in Oakey this weekend.

ABOVE: Bryce Camm addressed the media during the Beef Australia event last week.

- Photo, Beef Australia Australia 2021 which showcases to the world the very best of Queensland’s world-class beef,” he said.

“Bryce has long been involved in organising and running Beef Australia events and has been instrumental in organising symposium and seminar programs, signature programs including the Graeme Acton Beef Connections Program, and Pitch in the Paddock concept.

“I am sure Queensland’s beef industry, and all Queenslanders, will join me in saying well done to Bryce for both his tireless efforts and being named our latest #eatqld Champion.”

Mr Furner said the Queensland Government’s #eatqld campaign encouraged the community to eat local, stay healthy and support jobs in the state’s agricultural sector.

“Agriculture is going to play a vital part as we implement Queensland’s Economic Recovery Plan, and with Queensland beef we are working with the world’s best,” Mr Furner said.

“Our produce is second to none. We are urging everybody to explore Queensland-grown food and when you do, we ask that you take a photograph and share it online using the hashtag #eatqld.”

The Queensland Early Ford V8 Club Inc. is hosting this National Rally and expects about 60 early Ford V8 vehicles will be travelling to the region for the event.

The rally, which will feature cars from 1932 to

Residents are being reminded of the potential dangers of leptospirosis after an increase in cases this year.

Year to date there have been ten cases in the Darling Downs Public Health Unit area which is 2.8 times greater than the past fiveyear average.

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Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) this month is calling on interested Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists to pitch their bold designs that could end up adorning corporate uniforms.

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“Council officers will proudly display the successful design on our corporate polo shirts and hi-vis gear,” he said.

“This will be a visible representation of how highly Council values the history and the contribution of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to our Region and Council’s operations.

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to an infected animal through the unintentional ingestion or inhalation of its urine or excrement.

“Leptospirosis can also be present in contaminated soil or water. Covering cuts and abrasions can help minimise the risk of this exposure.”

The best way to avoid getting leptospirosis was hand washing.

“There are additional steps that specific occupations like farmers, abattoir workers and vets can take to protect themselves from infection,” Dr Flynn said.

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“Short listed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists will be required to submit their artwork or design motif by Friday, June 11, 2021. Council will provide details of its corporate colour palette.”

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It can be treated with antibiotics however, in rare cases, it can be fatal.

Public Health Unit Senior Medical Officer Dr Liam Flynn said the recent increase in cases coincided with an increase in rodent activity in the local area.

“We have seen an increase in rodents, particularly mice, in areas around the Southern Downs and Darling Downs,” he said.

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Artists can submit concept designs on A3 sized paper or as an email attachment.

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display of cars from 8.30am to 2.30pm.

Entry is free.

Lucky owners of a Ford V8 of any age are also encouraged to bring their vehicle and join the rally.

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Leptospirosis cases on the rise in local region

TRC searches for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander designs

TRC Environment and Community Services Committee chair Cr James O’Shea encouraged any of the Region’s talented Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists to create a distinct artwork or motif and lodge an expression of interest for the uniform proposal by Friday, May 28.

Cr O’Shea said Council was keen to incorporate a motif on the apparel that signified the tagline of ‘Rich Traditions, Bold

1954, will hit Oakey on Sunday, May 16 from 11am to 1.30pm.

Locals who don’t want to wait until then to see the display are invited to visit the Founders Pavilion at the Toowoomba Showgrounds for a full

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Minister for Agricultural Industry Development and Fisheries and Minister for Rural Communities Mark Furner said Mr Camm was truly a steering force for the beef industry.

“To say Bryce Camm is passionate about Queensland’s beef industry is, to say the very least, a gross understatement,” he said.

“Bryce is a dynamic fourth generation cattleman who is the Chief Executive Officer of his family’s Camm Agricultural Group, Chairman of the Australian Beef Sustainability Steering Group, Chairman of the Australian Lot Feeders Association and Chairman of Beef Australia.

“At just 36 years old Bryce represents the future of the beef industry and with his vision and drive there is no doubt it is in very good and capable hands and looking very bullish indeed.

“Bryce’s example is truly inspirational and he will be a fine ambassador promoting Queensland’s world of flavour from the state of delicious.”

Mr Furner said there was no better time to acknowledge Mr Camm’s devotion to Queensland’s beef industry than during Beef Australia 2021 in Rockhampton.

“I am delighted to take this rare opportunity to recognise Bryce’s sizzling contribution to the beef industry during Beef

Dozens of early Ford V8 vehicles will be touring through Oakey this weekend with local residents encouraged to come out and have a look at these classic cars.

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SACRIFICE What wonderful attendances there were at ANZAC services this year! These attendances show how much the general population wish to show its appreciation for the sacrifices made on the behalf of all the citizens of our country. So many young men answered the call to enlist and never returned to the love of their families! So many young women were left without the loves of their lives! So many families endured the grief of the loss of their family members! So many returned service men and women suffered the ongoing trauma from what they saw and experienced during the areas of conflict they served in!

What was the purpose of all this loss and suffering? It was for our freedom! It was so the ideals by which our country function would be intact and not be destroyed by an enemy! We are indeed thankful to all who served in our Armed Forces over the past 100 years or more, so that we can enjoy the way of life we have.

Only four weeks ago, the Christian world remembered another sacrifice – that of Jesus, the Son of God, who was cruelly tortured and crucified in the most inhumane of deaths. Fortunately for Christians, this was a necessary part of a plan that God had for his people. It was not for our civil liberties that Jesus died. He died so that our sins could be forgiven and for those who confess their faith in Him, there was the hope of eternal life – not only in some far-off future, but in their new lives of faith.

Jesus’ sacrifice was changed to a wonderful time of celebration when God raised Him from the dead. The early disciples found all this very difficult to comprehend, but eventually they were made aware of what had happened.

In our churches today we are still in the season of Easter, looking towards the Ascension of Jesus as He returned to be at His Father’s right hand. We then celebrate the giving of the Holy Spirit to the disciples and then to others, to have the indwelling personal Guide to direct them.

The sacrifice of this one man, Jesus of Nazareth, was just a piece of the puzzle made by God for the redemption of those who believe in Him. Without this sacrifice ever happening, we would not have the Christian Church today – and we would not have many of the ‘just and merciful’ laws which are part of our legal system.

Let us give thanks again for the sacrifices made by our service people – but let us also pay due regard to the greatest sacrifice of all times – that of Jesus!

- Daphne Webster OAM Pastor, Oakey Uniting Church

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Applications are now open for young Australians to join Sail Training Ship (STS) Young Endeavour for voyages between May and December 2021.

STS Young Endeavour Navy personnel, and it is will visit New South Wales, an experience that these Queensland and Victoria young crew members will during the COVID-19 safe never forget,” Mr Chester voyage program, allowing said. more young Australians the Mr Chester said that after opportunity to set sail on an completing a successful adventure of a lifetime.

COVID-19 safe voyage Minister for Defence program in early 2021, it Personnel Darren Chester was pleasing that we are said the Young Endeavour now able to expand the Youth Scheme program program to allow more delivered a one-of-a-kind young Australians to development opportunity participate in a development for those aged 16-23 years. voyage.

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Oakey Men’s Bowls

Competition results from Saturday May 8: Champion Pairs final: B. Lucht and P. Boyton defeated P. Wolski and S. Bradford Consolation Singles: D. Barfield defeated R. Henry.

Competition called for Saturday May 15: Triples: V. Rush, D. Barfield and B. Burke vs.

S. Cosgrove, P. Wolski and W. Patterson COMING EVENTS Sunday May 16,

V. Rush and D. Barfield are sponsoring an afternoon of bowls, C/S 3 Bowl Pairs with a midday start. Mixed or otherwise, names on board please. Visitors are most welcome. There will be a barbecue to follow the game.

Sunday May 30, Norm Crosisca Memorial Day, C/S mixed or otherwise Triples, two games of 14 ends, with a midday start. Names on the board please. Visitors will be most welcome.

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Government backing local ideas to enhance Inland Rail

Three project proposals in Groom will be receiving expert technical support thanks to the second round of the Australian Government’s Inland Rail Interface Improvement Program (II Program).

Project proposals which will move forward under the II Program in Groom include: • GrainCorp Ltd who will investigate upgrading their Brookstead rail siding.

• Pacific National to investigate the construction of an arrival road and a loading road (rail siding) at Toowoomba.

• Queensland Transport and Logistics Council to investigate the opportunities associated with transporting liquid hydrogen and compressed gaseous hydrogen by rail.

Member for Groom Garth Hamilton has congratulated the successful proponents and said the II Program would support local communities and industry to progress their big connectivity ideas.

“Through the II Program, the Australian Government is supporting these proponents to develop their ideas into robust businesses cases and feasibility studies that could attract further investment,” Mr Hamilton said.

“Producers in the

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Toowoomba Region grow high quality produce enjoyed all across Australia – improving supply chains in and around the region will help our farmers and major exporters get their goods to market wherever that may be.

“The projects that are moving forward under the Program are those that could make a real difference to local communities – ones that improve our supply chains, better connect country rail lines

to Inland Rail and have the potential to provide further opportunities for our region.”

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael McCormack said the II Program was a great way for local government, industry and regional communities to enhance supply chain productivity in their areas and realise the potential of Inland Rail.

“Inland Rail is sparking activity right along the alignment as people and regions explore new ways to connect to the line, work on construction and supply the project with materials and services,” the Deputy Prime Minister said.

“The successful proponents will now receive specialist support from EY to build business cases and undertake studies that test the merits and feasibility of each proposal.”

Finance Minister Simon Birmingham said Inland Rail would enhance

Australia’s freight network and in doing so deliver significant benefits to the Australian economy.

“Inland Rail will connect Melbourne and Brisbane through regional Australia with the spine of a fast, reliable and efficient freight network,” Minister Birmingham said.

“The construction and operation of Inland Rail will deliver a boost of more than $18 billion to Gross Domestic Product during construction and its first 50 years of operation – the Australian Government is committed to enhancing the connections to this freight rail line to maximise these returns.”

Twenty project proposals from Round One are receiving expert support through the II Program and a further 15 project proposals so far were found eligible in Round Two. The II Program does not provide or guarantee funding for projects; however, it enables local ideas to be developed for further investment consideration.

A record for Goombungee State School to be proud of

Acting Principal of Goombungee State School Colin Thompson is proud of his school’s attendance rate from Term 2, a statistic that will remain a high priority for the rest of the year.

Mr Thompson said staff actively promote the importance of attending school every day, with students recording an overall attendance record of 97.2% last term.

“I will say the following many times while I’m at Goombungee, students can only learn at school when they are at school,” Mr Thompson said.

“Why is regular attendance at school important? Regular school attendance will mean that your child gets a better chance at life.

“Your child will achieve better when they go to school all day, every school day: they learn better; they make friends; they are happier; they have a brighter future.

“Avoid keeping your

child away from school for: birthdays, shopping, visiting family and friends, if they sleep in, looking after other children, minor check ups or care such as haircuts.

“Routine medical or other health appointments should be made (where possible) either before or after school or during the school holidays.

“While it is a last resort, it is important to understand that you may be prosecuted if your child is not attending school regularly.

“Do I need to let the school know if my child has been away from school?

Yes. “You must let the school know the reason why your child is absent from school, either beforehand,

on the day of the absence, or as soon as practicable after your child’s return to school,” Mr Thompson said.

THE SCHOOLS GOAL 100% of students attending school 95% of the time.

OVERALL ATTENDANCE TERM 2 - 97.2% BOYS: 95.5% GIRLS: 99.1%

Prep - 93 % Year 1 - 96 % Year 2/3 - 99 % Year 4/5 -100 % Year 5/6 - 97 % Reading: 100% of students achieving regional Benchmarks.

Spelling: 100% of students achieving regional Benchmarks.

UNIFORMS With the cooler mornings now here and lots of jumpers now being worn, please make sure every item of clothing is marked with your child’s name.

Jumpers are often taken off during the day and it is difficult to return them to their owners without a name. Remember - all students require a broad brimmed hat every day. No hat - no outside play.

Toowoomba textile artists represented in Art Textile Biennale

Works by leading textile and fibre artists from Europe, the United States, Mexico, India, Japan and Singapore, in addition to two Toowoomba Region artists and fellow Australian entrants, are featured in the Art Textile Biennale 2020, which is on display at Toowoomba Regional Art Gallery until Sunday, May 30.

Toowoomba Regional Art Gallery is hosting the inaugural Fibre Arts Australia travelling exhibition, which features 29 finalists from 16 countries, including Toowoomba Region artists and Darling Downs Textile Art Group

members Hilary Fogerty and Barbara Stephenson.

Fibre Arts Australia directors Glenys Mann and Nonie Sutcliffe said the works selected for exhibition expanded on the traditional approaches of textiles and fibre and explored the

dialogue about what it was to be a textile artist in the 21st Century.

“The finalists show a wellresolved concept, combined with exploratory and expert use of their chosen material,” the directors said.

From intimate reflections

to global environmental issues, the works on display vary in concepts, techniques, material and presentation.

All art lovers, especially textile and fibre artists, are encouraged to see the exhibition while it is in Toowoomba.

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The Lady members will play an 18 hole Aggregate Stroke on Wednesday 12th May, with a draw for partner at conclusion of play.

Winner of the Thursday Sporters was Don Storey with 19 points.

On Saturday 7th May the Members played an 18 hole V.S.S., the winner being Michael Rietveld with +3; runner-up was Wayne Wirth with +2 and the rundown went to Ken Darr 0 and Alan De Ross with -2. Pin on No. 3 was won by Hazel Harvey

and the Pin on No. 12, which is donated by Andrew King, was won by Ken Darr.

Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th May the Members will play an 18 hole Stableford. Men’s Handicap Pennants, Oakey hosted Crows Nest on Sunday and won 4/1.

Next Sunday Oakey hosts Goombungee at Oakey in the final round. I believe there is only 1 point between Oakey and Crows Nest. Crows Nest plays Gatton at home.

- Marlene Deans Secretary

On Sunday we played a Single Stableford on the front nine with 28 players.

Winner, Rex Dearling 26; Runner-up,Gary Nash 24; 3rd Ted Lucht 22.

Pins and approaches: 1.

Under 60, A. Cherry; Over 60, G. Fenton 3. G. Byers 4.

G. Fenton 5. JB 6. A. Cherry, 7. Over 60, G. Fenton. Under 60, B. Fenton 8. A. Cherry 9.

HL with an Eagle.

Long Drives: A grade, M. Park; B Grade, M. Lorrimer; Over 60, G. Fenton.

Membership number was 44, Shane Bradford who

was not present for $40.

Raffles: 15, H, Wirth and 91, A. Park.

Next week’s game is Single Stableford on the back nine due to main club pennants, 6.30am tee-off.

See Peter Morgan for the Calcutta and get to the Grand for the Friday night raffles, starting at 7pm.

Money for the coast trip 30/31 October in by 1st week of June. There are no vacant spots and plenty of reserves.

Millmerran Trip on 30 May, car pool.

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Wednesday 5th May, Goombungee Ladies Open Carnival. Overall winner, Net, Jan Mullins 71. Overall winner Gross, Liz Robinson 87 (ocb). Winner Division 1 Net, Mary Young 77; Gross, Lynne Case 87. Best nine hole Stableford, Janet Kuhle 16 points. Winner Division 2 Net, Marie Gull 76; Gross, Robyn Drowley 96. Best nine hole Stableford, Petae Frazer 19 points. Winner Division 3 Net, Veronica Murphy 92; Gross, Helen Scott 92. Best nine hole Stableford, Jackie Elliss 9 points. Pin shots: Hole 4/13, Jan Mullins; Hole 8/17, Liz Robinson. Approaches Hole 9/18, Annette Thurgood.

Accuracy drive: Division 1, Narine Frawley; Division 2, Trish Shannon; Division 3, Jackie Elliss.

Thursday 6th May, Men’s Single Stableford for Club Trophies. Winner, Dave Scutt 37 points. Approaches Men: Hole 1/10, Greg Buckley; Hole 2/11, Ann Cass; Hole 8/17, Dave Lowe.

Sunday 9th May, Men’s Single Stableford for

Club Trophies. Winner Men, Gary Herriman 37 points.

Pin shots Men: Hole 4/13, Jamie Kennedy; Hole 8/17, Greg Buckley; approach Hole 1/10, Steve Elfverson.

Members’ draw: No. 34, Kevin Anderson, who was not present, so next week the prize is $200.

Tomorrow, Thursday 13th May, Men’s Single Stableford for Club Trophies.

Ladies Single Stroke, Monthly Medal, Putts for a Club Trophy.

Sunday 16th May, Single Stableford for Club Trophies.

- Murray McLeod

Pool and Darts

The latest scores for the Bernborough Pool and Darts competition: Grand 1 32 Grand 2 37 Bernborough Tavern 1 24 Bernborough Tavern 2 19 - Wayne Gesler

Crows Nest Goombungee Rifle Club

Shooting scores from the 400 yard range shoot held on Saturday, 1st May when there were small numbers because 13 members travelled to the Muckadilla Prize meet weekend.

Target Rifle (105) Dennis B 90.4 F Standard (126) Ray O’N 118.2 John L 110.4 Scotty D 105.4 Rick V 103.1 Darryll M

95.2 F Open (126) Jane T 116.5 Doug T 106.3 There were eight club members and no visitors.

Our 500 yard range shoot held on Saturday, 8th May had a great turnout of 24 participants including two visiting members.

Some great scores were achieved with Ash scoring a whopping 105.17 (another rooster), and Hamish scored 125.14. Great effort boys!

Target Rifle (105) Ashley B

105.17 Dennis B 104.8 Blair T 104.9 Mick D 104.9 John G 103.14 Jack B

98.5

Daniel B 97.6 Glenn P

95.5 F Standard (126) Hamish O’D 125.14 Neil A 123.11 Darryl P

123.8 Ray O’N 123.2 Rod D 119.7 John L 114.1 Rick V 112.3 Scotty D 111.5 Darryll M

106.1 FTR (126) Riley H

121.4 Rodger H 120.8 F Open (126) Jane T

119.6 Doug T 119.6 Karon D 113.6 Bill O’B 111.4 Wade F 111.2 Mick D 104.9 Glenn P 95.5 Next week will be 600 yard shoot starting promptly at 12.30pm. For those who wish to try target shooting, visitors are most welcome.

A club rifle is available and coaching can be provided.

The Zero range is available by appointment only, prior to the shoot.

For inquiries, contact Ash on 0407 374 378 or Rob on 0417 258 599.

- Karon, Score Keeper

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Beef sustainability New era for oat breeding report card released

The National Oat Breeding Program, backed by joint $5.4 million investment from AgriFutures Australia and the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) over five years, will be propelled into a new era under the leadership of commercial breeding company, InterGrain.

Animal welfare practices and tracking the industry’s sustainability credentials are top of mind for beef producers, according to the Australian Beef Sustainability Framework (ABSF) latest annual update.

Grant win for leather, hide group

SmartBeef returns

The Australian Lot Feeders’ Association (ALFA) has announced that its SmartBeef Conference will be held at Dalby Events Centre in Dalby on 19-21 October 2021. company at an event like this is so important to lot feeders,” he said.

“More than anything, we’ve all realised how important it is for people to be together.

“SmartBeef 2021 brings the opportunity for delegates to reconnect with our feedlot community, reflect on the challenging times we’ve had and celebrate how we have adapted and risen above them as an industry.”

The program is due to be released in July and registrations will open after via www.smartbeef.com.au

good example of how growers, through their Research Development Corporations, would be rewarded for up front risk and investment.

“As significant cereal breeding expertise and capacity lies in the private sector, it’s fantastic that the oats industry has developed to the point where commercial breeding investment has been attracted,” he said.

“This is how commercialisation should work between RDCs and industry. The future looks

very bright for oats in the growing ‘super food’ market.”

Following a tender process, InterGrain was selected to lead the program as it transitions to a full commercial model by 2025.

InterGrain has experience in transferring public breeding programs into the commercial sector.

It has identified priority activities in the short, medium and longer-term, to build a best practice oat breeding program and deliver benefits to hay and milling oat growers.

Pat WEIR MP

The Australian Hide Skin & Leather Exporters’ Association has been awarded a $326,000 grant to install and operate Australia’s first hide and leather tracing system.

This project is one of 14 to receive funding under Round 2 of the Australian Government’s Traceability Grants Program.

Australian Hide Skin & Leather Exporters’ Association Executive Officer, Dennis King, said the organisation was grateful to be a recipient of the grant.

“We’re investigating the ways we can implement traceability off the hoof, so to speak,” Mr King said.

“Thanks to this grant we will be able to implement a system where buyers will know for certain that they are buying quality Australian-grown leather and hide products.”

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SmartBeef is a technical conference for the lot feeding sector and will be a chance for participants from the whole supply chain to come together after its conference was cancelled last year due to COVID-19.

ALFA President, Bryce Camm, said that due to the extended length of time between conferences, he is excited for this opportunity to unite the industry.

“By nature, we’re already a physically distanced industry so to have the chance to reconnect, hear from industry experts and enjoy each other’s

industry,” she said.

Independent Chair of the Red Meat Advisory Council, John McKillop said this year marks five years since the council appointed the first Sustainability Steering Group and since then many other industries have followed suit.

“The Australian beef industry is at the forefront of setting global benchmarks for animal health, welfare, environmental management and product integrity,” he said.

“Australia’s beef industry supply chain set the agenda well before most other industries had even started to consider similar reporting frameworks.”

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Ms Herbert said by working with industry, customers and investors, the framework was able to provide a transparent report card on where the industry is up to in the areas they care most about.

“Extensive consultation has been undertaken to optimise indicators and collect the data not only to track performance but identify new opportunities and priority areas for the

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The latest Australian Beef Sustainability Framework (ABSF) annual update was launched at Beef Australia.

Chair of the sustainability steering group for the ABSF, Tess Herbert (right), said despite a year of unprecedented challenges, the report card revealed that the Australian beef industry was heading in the right direction.

“The past year has been like no other, travel restrictions, lockdowns, quarantine and global disruption have disrupted supply chains and important revenue pathways,” she said.

“Despite the many challenges, responses to our survey increased four-fold demonstrating producers are more engaged with the process of promoting industry transparency and progress.

“We’ve also seen an increase in producer satisfaction, awareness of animal welfare standards and the use of regular pain

The $11.5 million commercial breeding program will provide new varieties for milling and hay oats, side-by-side, with a broad genetic base equipped to respond to the needs of growers and exporters.

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Fears meat price rises will soon hit consumers

With cattle herd numbers rising and slaughter numbers to hit the lowest levels in 35 years, industry groups are predicting meat prices will remain strong and consumers should expect to pay more for their burgers.

According to Meat & Livestock Australia’s (MLA) 2021 Cattle Industry Projections report released last month, a trend towards herd rebuild together with decent rainfall has combined to see a major reduction in slaughter numbers.

MLA Market Information Manager, Stephen Bignell said cattle slaughter is expected to fall 11 per cent from 7.2 million head in 2020 to 6.4 million head in 2021.

He said this boost in producer confidence has translated into record high livestock prices.

“More than expected rainfall led to sufficient pasture ahead of the dry season and has encouraged Northern producers in particular to restock, driving the market even higher,” Mr Bignell said.

“Summer rainfall encouraged producers to acquire as many cattle as possible before the northern dry season starts pushing the Eastern Young Cattle Indicator (ECYI) to break the 900c/kg barrier for the first time in history.”

PRICE RISES IMPACT PROCESSOR, BUTCHER MARGINS While this increase in cattle prices might bring

According to MLA, a reduced supply of cattle through saleyards will translate to record high livestock prices for producers, butchers and consumers. some additional income for producers, the rise has impacted further down the supply chain.

Tony James from Hamlyn’s Modern Meats at Oakey said he has already experienced these price rises.

He said this cost increase is not only for beef but all meats with farmers looking to rebuild numbers after the drought.

Mr James said the same time last year he was buying carcase cattle for $5.50 to $6 a kilogram but that has exploded to about $8.50 a kilogram.

He said lamb prices are also high with his business purchasing carcases for about $17 a kilogram.

“Everybody has predicted that this price will go up further still,” he said.

“All our other costs have gone up as well - electricity, water, sausage meals, plastic bags, all that.

“It all adds up to more money we need to spend.”

He said he doesn’t know how much more prices will rise or when they might stablise.

“There still might be more rises but you can’t really can’t tell until it

happens,” Mr James said.

“We’ve had massive rises already...but if it goes up say another 50c or a $1 a kilogram, it will make meat a lot dearer.”

Mr James said, while he can, he is still purchasing product from local sources to keep other local businesses viable.

“We get our beef and our pork from Jimbour and our lambs are from a local bloke at Bowenville,” he said.

“We try and keep it local.

“We even buy some of our carton meat from Oakey Beef Exports.”