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Crime Prevention Officers at Oakey Crime Prevention Officers from the Darling Downs Unit visited Oakey last week.
Sergeant Tony Rehn and police volunteer Hayley visiting Oakey. Sergeant Tony Rehn and four Volunteers in Policing (VIP) set up their mobile van on Oakey’s Main Street from 9am to 10.45am. Sgt. Rehn and VIP Hayley said they were happy with the high turnout rate. “It’s been busy, with lots
of locals coming up and asking questions and just curious about what was happening,” Hayley said. This was the second occasion since Covid restrictions ended that the mobile office has visited the region.
Sgt. Rehn said the goal of the initiative is to visit rural towns surrounding Toowoomba and inform locals about how to prevent and resolve crime. He said he hopes to run the initiative every fortnight, with Gatton and Grantham
being the next stop. “We’re here to help local businesses and residents by giving them the right information about what they can do to prevent and resolve crime,” Sgt. Rehn said. - Continued on page 3
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Oakey teen pleads guilty to 16 charges
After spending 52 days in custody, an Oakey teen has pleaded` guilty to sixteen charges relating to trespassing, unlawful entry of a motor vehicle, break and enters and attempted break and enters. The 13 years-old boy committed a string of offences between November 2021 and February 2022. On the 13th February the teen was caught stealing a CCTV camera and on the 12th February he was caught and arrested for burglary with intent to commit an indictable offence whereby he tried to gain entry through a window and allegedly kept a spanner on him for protection. Police were able to identify the teen after testing for fingerprints on stacked chairs that a home owner found along the outside wall of her house.
The chairs were leaning up against a window which Police believed the teen was going to later use to break into the property. Police Prosecutor Chris Hutchins warned against convicting the 13-year-old due to his age. “If this was an adult, I wouldn’t be having this conversation because I’d be telling you to put him jail,” he said. “He didn’t get enough time to engage with the probation last time because he was put back into custody days after. “Being a young person, we need to give him more chances. “Rehabilitation is fore-
Local man caught trespassing and attempting to shoplift
In Oakey Magistrates Court, Billy Hibbert, 34, pleaded guilty to trespassing and shoplifting in February 2022. Mr Hibbert was caught attempting to shoplift while he was in a Toowoomba Bunnings carpark on the 7th February 2022. He was also caught trespassing on an Oakey property on the 1st February 2022. However, the home owner was alerted by a dog barking and the sensor lights turning on so she called the police.
Police Prosecutor Chris Hutchins confirmed there was no relation between Mr Hibbert and the home owner and that the Toowoomba Bunnings recovered all stolen items. Magistrate Kellie O’Callaghan fined Mr Hibbert $500.
most.” Magistrate Kellie O’Callaghan decided against convicting the teen and gave him a warning. The Magistrate said the teen has already spent 52
days in custody and that should be enough of a punishment. She said he will continue his current probation which ends in August 2022.
Oakey man charged with string of DV offences
Keith Wassell pleaded guilty to five charges relating to contravening a domestic violence order, using a telephone in a menacing and harassing way and wilfully damaging property. All of the charges occurred during the breakdown of his six month relationship with his former Longreach girlfriend at the end of 2021. Police discovered Mr Wassell sent over 400 text messages of a threatening nature after being issued the no contact order, including instances where he threatened to kill himself. Police Prosecutor Chris Hutchins quoted one such threatening text, which read: “I don’t care about the DV order, it won’t stop me.” Mr Wassell is a 30 yearsold Oakey resident who lives with his grandmother
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and has a 7 years-old son from another relationship. Mr Wassell’s defence team said it was a situation of jealousy. They said Mr Wassell had time to reflect on his behaviour and learnt a lesson after being locked up in the watchhouse on the 8th March. Since his release there have been no further offences and Mr Wassell is adamant the relationship is over. Magistrate Kellie O’Callaghan sentenced Mr Wassell to eight months’ probation and recommended he attend an anger management program.
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Police found cannabis at an address in Oakey
On the 18th February 2022 Police executed a search warrant at an address in Oakey. Police found 5 grams of the illegal drug Cannabis in Leahanne Keller’s possession. Police Prosecutor Chris Hutchins said despite Ms Keller’s extensive history
of drug use, this is a minor amount and was for personal use. In Oakey Magistrate’s Court, Magistrate Kellie O’Callaghan fined Ms Keller $350.
Oakey woman drives on disqualified license
Rachael Carius, 24, pleaded guilty to driving with a disqualified licence on the 3rd December 2021. Ms Carius was intercepted in Newtown at approximately 3.50pm by police who caught her breaching her three month disqualification. Ms Carius is a mother
of three who lives in Oakey but commutes to Toowoomba for work. Magistrate Kellie O’Callaghan fined her $450 and disqualified her from driving for six months.
Former truck driver caught drug driving
Nathan Lander pleaded guilty to drug driving on Hamlyn Road, Oakey on the 25th January 2022. Police caught Mr Lander under the influence of methamphetamine during a roadside drug test. Mr Lander is a former truck driver who is now
unemployed. Magistrate Kellie O’Callaghan fined him $400 and disqualified him from driving for one month.
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Police advise locals how to prevent and resolve crime
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“Also, what can be nearly as bad as crime is the perception of crime,” Sgt. Rehn said. “Different people are going to have different reactions and feelings about the same town or street. “I wouldn’t say Toowoomba or Darling Downs have really bad crime, but we have ups and downs. “Every town has their turn of going through cycles of high crime rates, and it’s just our turn. “Obviously it shouldn’t be that way, but that’s how it is. “Everywhere has crime and drugs.” Sgt. Rehn said the Toowoomba region had a bad weekend [2nd-3rd April], with ten stolen cars. “But three of those cars were stolen from the same address, so that skews the averages,” he said.
“Our job here is to get amongst the community and educate them. “As well as speak with the media truthfully in hopes that they report a balanced view and spread the facts. “We don’t want to instil fear.” The best piece of advice Sgt. Rehn offers the community is to ensure all valuables are hidden and all doors are locked. “I don’t want to victimblame here because you should be able to leave your doors unlocked and keys out and not have anyone steal them,” he said. “However there’s no denying that taking preventative measures like locking up valuables is the number one way to stop theft. “A lot of stolen cars were stolen because the car doors were unlocked and the keys were sitting on the
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passenger seat.” For more information about preventing and resolving crime, visit https://mypolice. qld.gov.au/darlingdowns/ where police post regular educational blog posts. For emergencies call
000, for non urgent police matters call Policelink on 131 444, to remain anonymous call Crimestoppers on 1800 333 000, or for general local enquiries email DCPC.Toowoomba@police. qld.gov.au.
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Oakey resident Abigail Flaherty is set to publish her first novel at just the age of 16-years-old.
Ms Flaherty’s book, ‘Clandestine The Dawn’, is a fictional adventureromance novel suitable for readers aged 8 to 16 years. The novel revolves around three high school friends faced with the challenge of becoming junior FBI agents.
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The three students must decide what is right when their loyalties are challenged after it’s revealed who they’re really working for. Ms Flaherty said the book is currently in the printing stages and will be published with Singapore based company Partridge Publishing. “I wrote this book about two years ago in the space of about four months,” she said. “I never intended to have it published when I first started writing it, but I’ve had it sitting around for quite some time and decided why not get it published. “It’d be great to have something I’ve worked hard on actually turned into an actual book. Ms Flaherty said despite the book being aimed at younger readers, the book is enjoyable for everyone to read.
Oakey author Abigail Flaherty. “It’s not too long, only 108 pages,” she said. “I’m currently working on a sequel and have plans for a third book, making it a trilogy. “I’m not sure if I want to be an author. “I just really enjoy writing. “Originally the idea behind the book was inspired by a conversation
I had with my friends at school one day joking about how we would hypothetically rob a bank. “I just thought it would be funny and interesting to write a book about it.” The book is available for purchase online at https://www. partridgepublishing.com/ensg by searching the word ‘Clandestine’.
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TO THE PAST
The Crown Lands Sale
One hundred and forty years ago, on April 11, 1882, a sale of crown lands was held in Toowoomba at the rooms of the Government auctioneers and was fairly attended. The bidding for several of the Lots being very spirited, and some of the land realising high prices.
Sixteen Lots in the Parish of Isaac (at the junction of Oakey Creek with the railway line) were included
in this sale. Up until that time, the majority of habitation at Oakey Creek was on the
ABOVE: The first low-set Western Line Hotel (circa 1900 when Malcolm McLennan was licensee). - Photo, Valerie Weise-Young
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western side of the creek, except for the school which is still at the same location since it opened on August 10, 1874. The railway station was also on the western side of the creek in the vicinity of where the three railway houses were built (only one of the originals remain to this day). Eleven of the Lots, being Portions 128, 131, 132, 133, 134, 136, 137, 138, 140, 141 and 142 (just over 100 acres) were purchased by Jacob Bauer. The remaining five Lots, Portions 129, 130, 135, 139 and 143 (a bit more than 47 acres) were purchased by W. R. Robinson. Following this land sale, the first building to appear
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This hotel still occupies the same site at present, although it is a much grander building. This was the genesis of Oakey’s now thriving CBD. - Valerie Weise-Young
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Three locals charged with drug offences in Oakey
Three Oakey residents have been arrested and charged with possessing multiple drugs, drug utensils, a firearm and a large quantity of cash allegedly at an Oakey property.
The bolt action rifle seized at the property.
Olympic board announced
The State Government has announced the board members for the Brisbane Organising Committee for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games (OCOG) The members of the board are Andrew N. Liveris AO (President), Olympian Rob Scott, Sarah Kelly OAM, Brett Clark and Shelley Reys AO. Queensland Premier and Minister for the Olympics Annastacia Palaszczuk said the Board reflects a breadth and depth of experience that also has its heart firmly in Queensland.
At about 4pm on April 2nd officers from the Toowoomba Tactical Crime Squad and Criminal Investigations Branch executed a search warrant at the Ramsay Street property. Police allege that a total of 11.8 grams of methylamphetamine and 128 grams of cannabis were located and seized. Multiple clip seal bags, drug utensils, a bolt action rifle, and over $22,000 was also located and seized. A 44-years-old Oakey
man has been charged with two counts each of possessing dangerous drugs, possessing anything for use in the commission of crime, possessing utensils or pipes, and one count each of receiving or possessing property obtained from trafficking or supplying, unlawful possession of a weapon, authority required to possess explosives, unlawful possession of suspected stolen property. A 38-years-old Oakey
An 18-years-old Oakey man has been charged with two counts of possessing dangerous drugs. All three alleged offenders will appear in the Oakey Magistrates Court on the 6th of May.
An application for a new service station at Yarraman was approved at Toowoomba Regional Council’s (TRC) Special Meeting on April 6.
TRC Planning and Development Committee chair Cr Megan O’Hara Sullivan said the meeting considered a development application for a Material Change of Use for a service station and Operational
Works for two roof signs on the corner of Margaret and Toomey streets in Yarraman. Cr O’Hara Sullivan said the proposed development was on vacant land within the Local Centre Zone
as defined under the Toowoomba Regional Planning Scheme 2012. “However, due to the location and nature of the land use, Council officers advised Councillors it had not been demonstrated that
On Thursday 7th April there was a two vehicle collision on the Warrego Highway at Oakey. about 5.20pm and three crews were despatched. However, the QAS spokesperson said when the crews arrived there were no transports to hospital and paramedics weren’t required.
A spokesperson from the Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) said that they also received a call at 5.20pm and dispatched three crews to the scene. However, they weren’t
required either as there was no entrapment of any persons involved in the crash. The Queensland Police Service (QPS) also provided on scene assistance to QAS and QFES.
The Goombungee-Haden Show
The 2022 Goombungee-Haden Show will be staged on Saturday week, the 23rd April. Celebrating its 108th year, the fireworks display in the the Goombungee-Haden evening. To view the full schedule Show will wow attendees once again with a jam- and times, turn to page 11 in this edition of The Oakey packed schedule. There will be animal Champion. Admission prices for judging competitions in the morning, the lawn mower adults are $12, for 13-17 races at lunch time, pig races years it’s $6 and for children in the afternoon as well as 12 and under $3.
Help update Public Toilet Map
Following last year’s success, the Continence Foundation of Australia is asking for help to update Australia’s public toilet facilities.
The Foundation is hoping to update the National Public Toilet Map when the much-loved Great Dunny Hunt returns in 2022. Without access or appropriate awareness, those living with incontinence can restrict and even limit themselves from leaving their home for everyday activities for the fear of not having access to appropriate toilet facilities. With school holidays and people heading off on holiday for Easter means they are likely to need a
woman has been charged with one count each of possessing dangerous drugs, failing to take reasonable care and precautions in respect of syringe or needle, and obstructing a police officer.
TRC approves new Yarraman service station
Crash on Warrego Highway, Oakey
A spokesperson for the Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) said the collision happened opposite Oakey-Biddeston Road. QAS received a call at
Over $22,000 in cash found at the Oakey property.
public toilet along the way and are ideally placed to update the National Public Toilet Map at the same time. Australians are encouraged to update the facilities on the National Public Toilet Map from now until World Continence Week starting on Monday the 20th June. For more information on how to get involved in th Great Dunny Hunt and your chance to win a $500 eftpos gift card, visit https://www.continence.org.au/ great-dunny-hunt.
the proposed development would ‘primarily service the day-to-day needs of the local community’, and therefore, the proposal was considered to be inconsistent with assessment benchmarks of the Local Centre Zone Code. “Despite this inconsistency, Council officers advised that the proposed service station was considered to achieve compliance with the relevant parts of the strategic framework of the
Planning Scheme. Cr O’Hara Sullivan said the proposed development provided an appropriate supply of on-site vehicle parking spaces. She said the development could be operated in a manner that would ensure off-site impacts on surrounding properties would be appropriately managed. Councillors voted in favour of the officer’s recommendation and approved the development application.
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Winner of Oakey More funding for Ag shows Lions Bingo
Agricultural shows are set to benefit from the second round of the Agricultural Shows Development Grant Program.
The federal government has committed a total of $15.4 million to the program which aims to support the repairs, upgrades, building or buying of infrastructure or attractions for showgrounds. This comes after the first round awarded shows a share of $20 million. Minister for Agriculture and Northern Australia David Littleproud said the funding would support the growth and longterm sustainability of this important industry. “These grants will provide regional communities with the opportunity to make showground facilities safe, attractive and accessible for showground users and the 6 million annual visitors,” he said. “Agricultural shows are important as they are a driver for innovation and education, they
On Tuesday 5th April, Rose won the Lions Club of Oakey’s weekly bingo tournament and received an IGA gift card. Oakey Lions President Lois Thorne thanks J.L.C Real Estate for donating the IGA gift cards to the club. If you want a chance to win a gift card, go along
and play bingo at the Lions Den on Hamlyn Road, Oakey. Doors open at 9.15am every Tuesday, with a 10am start.
Winner of last week’s Bingo game, Rose.
showcase Australia’s food and fibre, and support local economies. “They generate $1 billion for regional Australia in economic benefits, they’re supported by around 50,000 volunteers, and most importantly, they play an important role in the social and economic fabric of regional Australia. “The last couple of years
have seen unprecedented disruptions to agricultural shows, and this is our way of helping out.” Member for Groom Garth Hamilton welcomed the second round of Agricultural Show Development funding. “Our local ag shows are events that are looked forward to by locals in the Toowoomba Region every year.
Rural Aid photography competition returns Rural Aid’s Spirit of the Bush photography competition has returned for 2022.
More than 250 entries were received in the first week of the competition. Rural Aid CEO John Warlters said it’s encouraging to see how eager Australians are to tell the stories of the bush
through photography. “Now in its third year, our Spirit of the Bush competition just keeps growing,” he said. “The competition’s popularity is a testament to how much our nation supports our primary producers. “We’re so excited to again choose a set of 12 ripper photographs for use in Rural Aid’s 2023 calendar.” A Rural Aid panel will be tasked with the difficult job of choosing the most striking photos when the competition closes in May. “We saw some breathtaking entries last year,” Mr Warlters said. “Incredible photographs of mustering, fencing, kids playing and rural landscapes were just some
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of the images that made this year’s calendar. “Looking at country life through a camera lens is one of the best ways to give the wider public a glimpse into life on the land. “I encourage anyone with a camera and a love for the bush to send their entries in.” Entries are encouraged via social media and through Rural Aid’s website. In addition to having their photos used in Rural Aid’s annual calendar, winners will also receive a $250 pre-paid visa card. Entries can be made here via their website at www.ruralaid.org.au/spiritof-the-bush or by tagging #SOTB2022 in your Instagram or Facebook caption.
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Across the weekend smokers and barbecue enthusiasts from around the Downs gathered at Meatstock’s annual Toowoomba festival.
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ABOVE: A southern hemisphere first, the Boning Wars.
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Tomorrow, 14th April, the Toowoomba COVID-19 vaccination centre is set to close after administering a total of 80,029 doses. The centre has been operating since the 13th September 2021 and has been a vital part of Darling Downs Health’s COVID-19 response. Darling Downs Health Acting Chief Executive Shirley-Anne Gardiner said the success of the clinic demonstrated how health services can quickly respond to emerging situations. “The Toowoomba vaccination clinic was a purpose-built facility which allowed us to provide care and protection to the community during an unprecedented time,” she said. Acting Executive Lead Health Emergency Operation Centre Michelle Forrest congratulated all of the residents who came forward to receive their vaccination. “Members of the public were provided an incredible opportunity to get vaccinated and we were
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Drowley 73 net. Best Gross Men, Trent Peters 82; Ladies, Ann Cass 88. Rundowns: Val Drowley, Errol Hartman, Steve Elfverson, Greg Schull, Dave Scutt. Pin shots, Men: 4/13, Graham Elton; 8/17, Nino Capuzzo. Approaches: 2/11, Errol Hartman; 5/14, Dave Humphrey. Pin shots, Ladies: 8/17, Ann Cass. Approach, Ladies: 5/14, Robyn Drowley. Members’ draw. No. 28, John Harth, who was not present, so next week, $10. NEXT WEEK Thursday 14th April, Easter Hamper Day. Mixed Event, Secret Draw Four Ball Stableford. Sunday 17th April, Single Stableford for Club Trophies. - Murray McLeod
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Thursday 7th April, Men’s Flag Event for a Club Trophy. Winner, Garry Shea, 19th fairway. Approaches, Men: 3/12, Wayne Nemeth; 7/16, Harry Cover; 9/18, Greg Lyall. Ladies’ Single Stroke, Monthly Medal, Putts for Val Hartland Trophy. Winner, Jan Mullins 68 net; Putts, Jan Mullins 24 putts. Approaches, Ladies: 1/10, Jan Mullins; 4/13, Ann Cass; 7/16, Helen Scott. Friday 8th April, Chook Run winner, Nino Capuzzo 35 net; Second, Bill Robertson; Third, Paul Ladewig. Sunday 10th April, Single Stroke, Monthly Medal for Booth Family Trophies. Winner Men, David Cass 70 net; Runner-up, Robyn
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Oakey Men’s Bowls Club Results
Competition results from Saturday April 9: “A” Singles: R. Henry defeated P. Wolski. “B” Singles: G. Nash defeated M. Park; M. Hall defeated T. Woodham.
Consolation Singles: B. Lucht defeated A. Jackson Competition called for Saturday April 16: “A” Singles: P. Maker vs. G. Fenton (P. Rudken) “B”Singles final: M. Hall
vs. G. Nash (P. Boyton) Consolation Singles: S. Gillis vs. B. Lucht (V. Rush) COMING EVENTS Sunday April 24. C/S 3 bowl pairs, mixed, midday
Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th April, Members played an 18 hole Stableford. Winner was Christine Little with 31 points. Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th April, Members will play an 18 hole VSS. Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th April, Members will
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to pennants or after the pennants players have hit off. Wednesday 13th April, Ladies will play an 18 hole Stableford with names in at 8.30am for a 9am hit-off. Happy Easter everyone! - Marlene Deans Secretary
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Oakey Swimming Club celebrates end of the season On Saturday 2nd April, the Oakey Swimming Club celebrated the end of the season with a break up party and an end of year presentation. Oakey and District Amateur Swimming Club Secretary Jade Gollan said the day was a
success. “We had an inflatable party followed by a sausage sizzle and pizza
ABOVE: Junior Overall Winners - Norma (1st place), Bethany (2nd place) and Shakinah (3rd place). See Us on Facebook Ryan Kennedy
kindly donated by the Oakey RSL,” she said. “Each member received a medallion. “The winner of our major award, The Lloyd Achilles Best Club Person, went to Isabel Edwards and was presented by his wife Beryl. “We have a new season starting from Wednesday 5th October at 6pm at the Oakey Aquatic Centre. “We look forward to seeing everyone there.”
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Toowoomba Mayoral Skateboarding Competition Bring all the skills you learned at the skateboarding workshops and compete against other local skateboarders for cash, prizes and the title. The competition will be held at Chalk Drive Skate Park from 10am-4pm on Saturday 23rd April. For more information, visit the Toowoomba Region website.
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ABOVE: Swim Stars of the Season were Hannah, Brock, Sophie, Amy and Beau.
ABOVE: Lloyd Achilles Best Club Person - went to Isabel Edwards (left) and was presented by Beryl Achilles (right).
Oakey Park Run Results
On the 9th of April, competitors completed a 5km weekly park run course. In 1st place was firsttimer Jarred Gunn with a time of 18 minutes and 6 seconds, 2nd was Bradley McKay with 21 minutes and 1 second and 3rd was Joanna McRae with 21 minutes and 12 seconds. There were seven first time competitors on the day. Jenny Rohan achieved a personal best of 26 minutes and 18 seconds. For more information on how to get involved, visit
the Facebook page.
Oakey Social Golf Results
On Sunday we played a 2 person Ambrose with 26 players at Crows Nest. The winners were HL and Dewayne (Poka) Popalopalus with 60½ net, the runners-up being Bob Costello and Jason Lipp having 34½ net. Pins/Approaches: 1 and 13, P. Morgan; 2, S. Gillis; 3, W. Bostock; 4, sponsored by Oakey RSL, was HL; 5/14 and 18, HL; 7, D. Harvey; 9, G. Nash; 10 and
15, Poka; 11, B. Costello; 12, sponsored by Kerrytown Meats was B. Lucht; 16, M. Hall; 17, sponsored by the Grand Hotel, was HL. Long Drives: A Grade, Dylan Harvey; B Grade, HL; Over 60, G. Nash. Members’ Draw number 53, Poka for $20 and was present. Raffle going to 12, A. Cherry and 97, Ted Lucht. Next week’s game, 10th April is a Single Stableford
nine with a 6.30 tee-off. The Social club would like thank our sponsors Kerrytown Meats, Grand Hotel and Oakey RSL, plus a thank you to Jim and the Crows Nest committee for a great day on their course. The social club will be playing on Easter weekend and Anzac weekend at Oakey, with weather permitting. - Flynny/ Macca.
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Peranga Regenerative Agriculture Workshop
On 27th April a Regenerative Agriculture Workshop will be held in Peranga. Hosted by Southern Queensland Landscapes, the workshop aims to educate attendees about enhancing productivity and profitability of rural land with regenerative agriculture.
The event will run from 10am-2pm at the Peranga Hall, 1 Denham Street, Peranga. RSVP by the 21st April to Glenys Bowtell via email at glenysbowtell@bigpond. com or call 0428 751 070.
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50+ threatened species benefit from wildlife grants program
Over fifty threatened fauna species including Regent Honeyeaters, Platypus, Koalas and Greater Bilbies have benefitted from the WIRES Landcare Wildlife Relief and Recovery Grants Program. This program is one of the largest donation-driven wildlife grants programs in Australia. Launched in April 2020, it has provided $1.185 million to 49 bushfire recovery projects and 15 drought resilience projects which were implemented by 64 landcare groups across the country. More than 5,000 people took part in the projects, which saw almost 100,000 plants sowed, over 1,900 nest boxes installed and 435 biodiversity surveys carried out. WIRES CEO Leanne Taylor said she was impressed with the outstanding results delivered through the partnership. “After one of the worst environmental disasters
this landscape has ever known, the progress and results produced by the WIRES Landcare Wildlife Relief and Recovery Grants Program are indicative of the connection and solidarity the Australian people have with our native species,” she said. Landcare Australia CEO Dr Shane Norrish applauded the work of the landcare volunteers and their local communities, saying that it demonstrated the strength of the Australian Landcare movement. “These projects showcase how passionate Australians are about protecting our wildlife and biodiversity,” he said.
Funding to transform your property into a nature reserve the environment.” Ms Scanlon said the funding could be used for habitat restoration, refuge expansions greater than 1,000 hectares, weed and feral animal control programs, the development of cultural heritage plans or the installation of fences or other control measures to restrict stock access to environmentally sensitive areas. A nature refuge is a voluntary agreement between a landholder and the Queensland Government to conserve the significant natural and cultural values of privately managed land. “A nature refuge is one of the strongest ways a landholder can demonstrate their environmental stewardship and to ensure that their
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good land management practices will be continued into the future, even when the property changes hands,” Ms Scanlon said. “Since 2015, the Palaszczuk Government has increased the amount of protected areas across Queensland by 1.2 million hectares and committed $60 million to continue expanding and managing these areas. Ms Scanlon said since the NatureAssist program started in 2007 and almost $16 million had been provided to 120 projects across the state. Expressions of Interest are now open and will close at 4pm on 20th May 2022. For more information or to apply, visit https://www. q l d . g o v. a u / e n v i ro n m e n t / parks/protected-areas/private/ program.
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Chad Morgan performs at Gowrie Little Plain Hall
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Chad Morgan performed to a full house at Gowrie Little Plain Hall on Saturday the 2nd April.
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Kylie Hogan was the supporting act on the night. Barry Heinemann from the Gowrie Little Plain Hall said everyone had a good
night. “They [Chad and Kylie] will be back here on the 22nd April 2023,” Mr Heinemann said.
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ABOVE: Chad Morgan performing on stage at Gowrie Little Plain Hall. LEFT: Audience members watching the performance.
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COVID Vax mandates ease Tomorrow, 14th April, most venues will see their vaccination mandates for workers and customers removed.
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said the relaxed mandates will come into effect after 1am on the 14th April. Venues that will no longer have vaccination mandates are pubs, clubs,
cafes and restaurants, in place for ‘vulnerable theme parks, casinos settings’. and cinemas, weddings, This includes hospitals, showgrounds, galleries, aged and disability care, libraries, museums and prisons, schools and early nrevchildhood aT ehcentres. T stadiums. However, vaccination Ms Palaszczuk said the mandates will remain vaccine mandates have achieved their purpose of slowing the spread of COVID. “More than 90 per cent of Queenslanders 12 and over have been fully vaccinated,” she said. “The Chief Health Officer advises we can now safely ease these settings and still maintain a high level of protection. Health Minister Yvette D’Ath said businesses and patrons are being given plenty of notice. “These measures have done their job,” she said. “By April 14th, it is anticipated we will be at a stage of the current wave where we are comfortable
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