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Oakey Police unveil First Nations plaque

In honour of NAIDOC Week, Oakey Police unveiled a new plaque inside their station which represents the Queensland Police Service’s (QPS) commitment to establishing a trusting relationship with First Nations people.

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Oakey Police Officer-in-Charge Sergeant John Cooke presenting the new plaque to the community.

Oakey Police Officerin-Charge Sergeant John Cooke said the plaque’s artwork, ‘Look to the Stars’, was designed by Gilimbaa artist Jenna Lee of the Larrakia people and said that it features a blend of Western and First Nations

symbols.

“This ceremony was meant to happen nearly three years ago, but between restrictions, lockdowns and everything else, we haven’t had an opportunity to do it,” he said.

“But in some ways I

think we’ve had a win because it’s in NAIDOC Week and I can’t think of a more appropriate time.

“I wanted to put it here [at the Oakey Police Station Reception] because everyone who visits the station will see it.

“The thought that went

into this, from the police and First Nations people is excellent because it respects our culture, our very recent culture compared to the First Nations culture of course, but also the incredible 60,000 years of First Nations culture.”

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TRC Infrastructure Services Committee chair Cr Carol Taylor said major works on the northern side of Russell Street between Ruthven and Neil streets had been completed.

“Construction is now under way on the southern side of Russell Street between Ruthven and Neil streets,” she said.

“This is the final stage of a major project to revitalise one of Toowoomba’s oldest and most iconic streets.

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“The upgrade will “In addition to also help boost future streetscape works, the economic development in project is upgrading our CBD and provide a key essential stormwater, water connection to the emerging main and communications Railway Parklands precinct infrastructure. and Queens Park”.

“A major component Cr Taylor said Russell of the project involves Street businesses will moving powerlines remain open during underground to improve construction and access to safety and create a more shops will be maintained appealing streetscape. during business hours.

“Council invites our “Single lane closures, nrevdetours, aT ehtraffic T controllers community to come down and check out the and signage will be in completed works and place for the safety of support local businesses in pedestrians, cyclists, Russell Street.” motorists and construction TRC Planning and workers,” she said.

Development Committee “Free, time-limited portfolio leader Cr Bill parking continues to be Cahill said delivery of the in place in Russell Street project was a key outcome during construction. of the Toowoomba City “Free parking for the Centre Master Plan. first 30 minutes will be “This project will help extended to the whole CBD transform Russell Street as part of Council’s New

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Road users may experience minor delays during these works and are encouraged to plan ahead, drive to the changed traffic conditions and follow all signage.

Council will make every effort to minimise construction impacts and once again we thank the community for their patience and co-operation during these works.

This project is proudly funded by the Queensland Government’s South East Queensland Community Stimulus Program in association with Toowoomba Regional Council.

For more information on the Russell Street Refresh Project, visit www.tr.qld.gov. au/russellstreetrefresh or call Council on 131 872 or email russellstrefresh@tr.qld.gov.au

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Police and First Nations people design plaque artwork together Continued from page 1.

Charlie Rowe, Operations Manager at Carbal Medical Centre and member of the Murri Court, said collaboratively creating this plaque is the start of rebuilding relationships between First Nations people and police. “‘Look to the Stars’ is based on the universal human experience of looking up to the stars in wonder, reflecting upon the past, contemplating the present and imagining a better future,” he said. “‘Look to the Stars’ was the start for community leaders and police to come together to have input and values and establish trust, as this has been missing for generations.

“The mistrust between government agencies and our people has been around since colonisation.”

Darling Downs District Officer Joe Jaramazovic said he wants the local region to be at the stage where everyone within the

community is respectful and acknowledges the traditional owners of the land and pays their respect and is really proud of the traditional owners.

“I see these events as small steps moving forward,” he said, “The prime minister’s announcement for a constitutional recognition of our First Nations people is a huge step forward and one that’s been required to be taken and I look forward to that occurring.

“Having a voice in Parliament for First Nations people at the highest level is critical for us to continue this journey of recognition, following the formal apology that was made many years ago.

Superintendent Jaramazovic said he is proud of the QPS for having these symbolic events that continue the discussion and that it’s a positive and optimistic step forward, mainly for our young

‘Look to the Stars’ artwork designed by Jenna Lee.

people.

Toowoomba Crime Prevention Officer Tony Rehn said this commitment is about meeting First Nations people halfway.

“Our history hasn’t been the greatest, but by being here together and working together, we can make the future better,” he said.

Sgt. Rehn said the artwork featured on the plaque is a blend of Western symbols and First Nations symbols intertwined to show unity and shared values.

“You’ll see nine little dots,” he said, pointing at the plaque.

“Anybody who knows policing history, they are there to recognise the nine principals that Robert Peel put together when he first put together the metropolitan police service, that every Western police service still adheres to.

“One of those principals says that police are the community and the community are police, but police are the only ones paid to actually operate full-time on the obligations of all community members should have.

“We should all be standing up for justice, we should all be standing up and protecting each other and we are all one.

“If we are not looking after each other, we’re screwed.

“We’ve [the police] come along way in terms of relationships in this district because some of us had the guts to sit down and

QRC calls for New Acland to become a ‘prescribed project’

The independent body representing the commercial developers of Queensland’s minerals and energy resources, the Queensland Resources Council (QRC) is calling on the State Government to stop stalling and declare New Acland Stage 3 a prescribed project.

The call follows what the QRC describes as ‘unfounded claims’ by the Oakey Coal Action Alliance (OCAA).

QRC Chief Executive Ian Macfarlane said the Department of Environment and Science took more than six months to hand down a decision regarding New Acland Stage 3’s Environmental Authority and its decision had been thoroughly and appropriately considered.

“The Palaszczuk Government needs to have faith in its own processes and not be held to ransom by minority activist groups,” he said.

“No resources project in Queensland history has been more scrutinised or assessed than New Acland Stage 3.

“New Hope Group, its workers and the local

community have been stuck on a never-ending roundabout for more than 15 years.

“If the relevant government departments and Ministers Stewart (Mining Leases) and Butcher (Associated Water Licence) believe New Acland Stage 3 should go ahead, then they should back themselves.

“If the Palaszczuk Government believes in its processes and people, it needs to declare New Acland Stage 3 a prescribed project.

“Does the Palaszczuk Government really want New Acland Stage 3 to return to the Land Court for a fourth time, and place at risk hundreds of potential new jobs associated with this project?

“It’s time for the Government to act

(Left to right) Darling Downs District Officer Joe Jaramazovic, Sergeant Tony Rehn and Police Officer-in-Charge Sergeant John Cooke addressing media and the community at Oakey. understand.

“I sat across the table from people I used to arrest and we said, ‘okay that was yesterday, how do we go forward now?’

Sgt. Rehn said every plaque in every Queensland police station will be this

same one so that we have a consistency of commitment to First Nations people across this state.

“The one we are putting up in Newtown and Crow’s Nest is the same one here in Oakey.”

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TO THE PAST

Tyson Manor History

The grand house Tyson Manor was built ca. 1880 by Mr. Godsall of a well known Toowoomba family, for Mrs. J. W. Mattinson who was a sister of Lady Nelson, wife of Sir Hugh Muir Nelson of Gabbinbar Homestead.

The top portion of the In 1882, the house was Her Mother went with house retains the beautiful sold to William Sly, a them. western pastoralist who William Sly had died at iron lace railings, which owned “Ardoch” station “Mungi” on December 2, were popular at that time.

Tyson Doneley died in and also “Mungi” in the 1897, after which his wife Burnett, and it was known as sold the house and 40 acres 1915 and Doneley Street, “Strathmore”. of land to Mr. Tyson Doneley Oakey bears his name as His eldest daughter in 1902, who renamed it he once owned Devon Park station.

Emily Celia married William Tyson Manor.

Tyson Manor was sold Kent II from Degllbo on In 1905, Doneley had November 29, 1882 and a second storey of brick again in 1921 to Dr. Alex his second daughter Clara added to the solid bluestone Horn, who donated 30 acres Maud married Sydney portion and a brick wing of land for a public park George Roberts on February was built at the rear of (now Horn Park on Stuart 10, 1887. the house, providing Street, Toowoomba).

Tyson Manor and the Clara passed away at more accommodation “Strathmore”on August 30, for the family and for the 30 acres of land are now permanently owned by 1889, aged only 24. entertainment of guests.

The third daughter, Nina, The second storey was the Catholic Church since married Richard Fairlie designed by William Hodgen it was bought by the Hobson on July 27, 1899 and and built by J. France at a Missionaries of the Sacred Heart in 1930. went to live in New Zealand. cost of £2378.

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Tyson Manor was added to the Queensland Heritage Register on August 21, 1992.

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Crime Prevention team gets new van Last Wednesday, the Darling Downs Crime Prevention Unit received its new dedicated Police Beat van that’s designed to be more user-friendly.

Sergeant Tony Rehn drove the new vehicle to the Oakey Police Station

last week to show locals.

“This new vehicle is a purpose-built mobile Police

Darling Downs District Officer Joe Jaramazovic (left) and Crime Prevention Officer Sergeant Tony Rehn (right) with the new dedicated Police Beat vehicle.

Beat which allows us to better engage with the community,” he said.

“We have a TV attached to the side of it now so we can have information, like the Fatal Five, displayed on the screen as people walk past.

“We also have tables and chairs, a sink and charging plugs and power points so we are able to sit down with people for a chat now and it’s a bit more comfortable.

“This van will be going to Highfields for the upcoming ‘Coffee with a Cop’ event on Thursday 14th July at Coles from 9 to 11am.

“The roof is also solarpanelled and is enough to power the electricity for things like the TV and power points on a sunny day.

The TV on the side of the van and the interior space that will soon be fitted out.

New employment provider in Oakey

Local job seekers now have a new provider of employment services on Campbell Street, Oakey.

AimBig Employment opened on 1st July and also opened centres across the Toowoomba Region, including in Chinchilla, Crows Nest, Dalby, Gatton, Miles and Roma.

CEO Tracy McClenaghan said the organisation will work jointly with individuals who require additional support to find sustainable employment, which reduces their risk of becoming or remaining longterm unemployed.

“The core of our service is to improve the lives of the people around us, whether this is helping people overcome barriers to employment, liaising with employers to recruit them talented individuals,” she The new AimBig office front on Campbell Street, Oakey. said.

“We look forward to “The broader Toowoomba “We see great working with the local July 1 and centres on helping communities to create Australians to find and region has a higher-than- opportunities for employkeep a job, or create their average unemployment rate ment in retail, agriculture, opportunities for success.” and [faces] challenges with grain manufacturing, aged AimBig falls under the own job.

Job seekers who are eligible critical shortages of labour. care, cleaning, mining, umbrella of Workforce “Our focus will be on abattoirs, sustainable energy, Australia and is the new for AimBig Employment’s approach for increasing specialised services will be supporting job seekers to be and construction.

“There are also Indigenous employment and skills referred through Centrelink. job ready.

Ms McClenaghan says “This may include specified roles within various services by the Department of Education, Skills and there is a great need for obtaining relevant licences companies and we will also employment support in the or checks or completing work closely with resettled Employment. short training courses. refugee communities.”

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Trivia at the Info Centre

Last Thursday, the Oakey Information Centre at the Railway held its fortnightly morning tea and hosted a trivia event.

The two teams halfway through their trivia competition.

Two teams were quizzed on their general knowledge of history, culture, food, animals, sport and much more.

After an hour of competing, the winning team members each picked two grocery items from the prize pool.

The Information Centre hosts fortnightly bingo and trivia sessions on Thursdays from 10am.

They alternate each fortnight between bingo and trivia, so the next round on the 21st July will be bingo.

Everyone is welcome to this free event and teams are organised on the day.

Come along for a hot cup or tea or coffee and for some fun!

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Do you need more volunteers?

Get along to a free workshop on managing volunteers and how to retain them.

There will be three free workshops run by Volunteering Queensland in Toowoomba, Pittsworth and Crows Nest.

These workshops are relevant to any community groups reliant on volunteers - church, youth, children, events, health, social welfare.

The workshop aims to re-energise your volunteer program and to assist you in recruiting and retaining volunteers, to carry out the vital services and programs you provide to the local community.

Staff from Volunteering Queensland will walk you through delivering best practices in managing and leading volunteers.

You can also ask questions on how to recruit and keep volunteers, what are the current trends, discuss the issues currently facing your organisation since the pandemic, and network with your local volunteer organisations.

This workshop is especially suitable for volunteer organisation office bearers, volunteer coordinators and managers.

Register for any of the three events below here at http://www.volunteeringqld. org.au/training-events.

- Pittsworth 25th July 9.00am-2.00pm - Toowoomba 26th July 9.00am-2.00pm - Crows Nest 27th July 9.00am-2.00pm

Nominate now to become a Toowoomba Youth Leader

Nominations are now open for Toowoomba Regional Council’s (TRC) 2023 Youth Leaders Program and young people from across the Region are encouraged to apply.

The morning tea spread arranged by the volunteers at the Information Centre.

Young people who live, work or study in the Toowoomba Region aged 14 to 24 years are asked to consider applying as TRC looks for 25 of the Region’s best and brightest youth to join the 2023 program.

TRC Environment and Community Portfolio Chair Cr James O’Shea said the Youth Leaders Program was a great way for young people to engage with Council and have their say on the future direction of the Region.

“The Regional Youth Leaders play an important role in ensuring our programs are relevant, meet the needs of local young people and have the greatest reach possible,” he said.

“The Youth Leaders also get the opportunity to learn about our processes and the role of local governments.

“We encourage them to have a say and develop grassroots projects to create positive change – not only for our Region’s young people but the wider community.

“As part of their role, the Youth Leaders provide a voice for other young people, identify community issues and share information on opportunities for young people to connect to events, programs and service providers.

“The Youth Leaders represent areas from across the entire Toowoomba Region.”

TRC has an equal employment opportunity policy and all recruitment will be based on merit.

Applications are strongly encouraged from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander young people, young people from a range of cultural and linguistic backgrounds, young people with disabilities and LGBTQIA+ young people.

TRC also aims to achieve a gender-balanced group.

Nominations close on Sunday 31 July and can be submitted at https://www. tr.qld.gov.au/communitybusiness/community-support/ youth/12122-youth-leadersprogram-apply-now.

Hendra virus detected in Mackay horse

Biosecurity Queensland is managing Queensland’s first case of Hendra virus since 2017 after receiving a positive test result from a horse in the Mackay area on 8 July 2022.

Biosecurity Queensland Chief Veterinary Officer Dr Allison Crook said one horse had been euthanased on the property after its condition rapidly deteriorated.

“We are working with the property and horse owners to ensure the risk is contained on the property,” she said.

“We are also working with Queensland Health’s Public Health experts to determine if any humans had contact with the infected horse and stand ready to provide any assistance, counselling, information, testing or

treatment that may be required.”

Dr Crook said vaccinating horses was the most effective way to help manage Hendra virus disease.

“Unfortunately, in this case, the deceased horse had not been vaccinated for Hendra virus.

“If a horse becomes sick, owners should contact their veterinarian immediately.

“People in contact with horses need to remember to continue to practise good biosecurity and personal hygiene measures even if a horse is vaccinated against Hendra virus.”

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Oakey Park Run Oakey Social Golf

On Saturday 9th July, Oakey Park Run competitors completed their weekly 5km course at Arthur Shooter Park, Oakey.

In 1st place was Faith McKay with a time of 22 minutes and 31 seconds, which was also a personal best (PB).

Coming in 2nd, Bradley McKay with 22 minutes and 32 seconds and 3rd was Jenny Rohan with 25 minutes and 50 seconds, also achieving a PB. There was a total of thirteen competitors, with four PBs in total.

The other two PBs were earned by Adabelle Spies with 27 minutes and 47 seconds and Louise Byers with 35 minutes and 27 seconds.

Oakey Park Run

On Sunday 10th July, we played at Laidley Golf Course with 23 players.

The winners on 66 ½ nett were Rex Dearling and Bob Costello and the runnersup were Mal Gardner and Dave McMonagle on 67½ nett on a count back from Lindsay Bradford and Tony Boyd.

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Grand Hotel, L. Bartley; 6. sponsored by Oakey RSL, M. Bradford; Holes 7-18, sponsored by Kids Patrol Oakey, 7, 9 and 15, M. Bradford; 8. B. Costello; 12, 13, 14 and 17. B. Fenton; 18.

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Long Drives: A Grade, L Bartley; B Grade, M. Hall, Over 60, B. McDonald.

Members’ Draw No. 59.

Matthew Haack for $20 and was not present.

Raffles going to 124.

Two competitors rugged up for the chilly morning! welcomed two competitors from other clubs - Dave Mackay from Stealth

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Darling Downs Vets in Oakey said taking your pet to a dog park increases their risk of catching worms.

Dog parks provide the ideal space where dogs and their owners can exercise, play and socialise in a safe environment.

L. Bradford; and 171.

B. McDonald.

Next week’s game on 17th of July is a Single Stroke with a 7am tee-off on the back nine.

The Social Club would like to thank our sponsors Kerrytown Meats, Oakey RSL, Kids Patrol Oakey and the Grand Hotel, plus we would like to welcome back to the club Murray Bradford and Mal Gardner.

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Recent studies performed by the University of Melbourne, in conjunction with Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health, have

shown that more than forty per cent of parks across Australia were found to be contaminated with canine intestinal worms such as hookworm, roundworm and whipworm.

In addition to their impact on animal health and wellbeing, many of these parasites are zoonotic (transmitted between animals and people).

It might be all well and good that you pick up after your dog at dog parks or whilst on walks, but can you say the same for other dog owners?

The worm parasites are passed in the faeces via eggs and/or larvae and

if even a small amount of faeces remains on the ground, another pet is exposed.

This information highlights to us the importance of regular worming of your pets with good quality worming products.

Puppies should be wormed every two weeks until twelve weeks of age, then monthly until six months of age.

Once they have reached six months of age, a puppy can transfer onto an ‘adult’ worming schedule.

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A recently released report by Cubico Sustainable Investments (Cubico) and Toowoomba and Surat Basin Enterprise (TSBE) shows that there is no shortage of businesses with experience to work on wind farms in the Western Downs.

The Wind Farm Capability Assessment Mapping Study is the ‘Ultimate Guide’ to over 160 businesses which have expressed interest in working on Cubico’s Wambo Wind Farm and shown their capability to work on other wind farms in the Southern Queensland region.

Construction of Wambo Wind Farm, in the heart of Queensland’s energy capital – the Western Downs – is due to start later this year.

The Jandowae-based project will create up to 200 jobs during the construction phase and up to 20 staff will be required once it is operational, with a focus on local labour by owner Cubico.

Stage 1 of the major project will deliver around 250MW of renewable wind energy from 42 turbines into the national grid and contribute to the Queensland Government’s target of 50% renewable generation by 2030.

Wambo Wind Farm is expected to begin operating and producing clean power in late 2023.

Once complete, it will produce enough energy to power approximately 170,500 houses per year and prevent emissions of more than 1.1 million tonnes of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere annually.

The goal of the study is to maximise the relevant opportunities for local

companies and the community by making the supply chain more visible to wind farm project buyers.

Local businesses were encouraged to complete a capability questionnaire to map the region’s potential supply chain capacity.

TSBE’s General Manager of Energy and Infrastructure Lance MacManus said it has been great to work with Cubico to engage local businesses in its project.

“Wambo Wind Farm is an extraordinary project for our region, not only contributing to renewable energy targets but also creating great supply chain opportunities,” he said.

“This study we have complied identified businesses with significant prequalification experience, very established in civil construction, earthwork, local roads, transport, electrical contracting and engineering.

“They have background from other work in development from concept to design, construction, operations and maintenance.”

The capability questionnaire received nominations from local, state and national businesses highlighting the interest in Southern Queensland’s renewable sector.

The report is available here at www.tsbe.com.au/ wind-farm-capability.

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During NAIDOC week, Darling Downs Health reaffirmed its commitment to improving health outcomes and achieving health equity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

Darling Downs Health Indigenous Health Director Ms Rica Lacey said after pausing inperson celebrations for a number of years, staff and communities came together to celebrate and reflect.

“We are committed to improving health outcomes and life expectancy parity of our First Nations people,” she said.

“This year the Indigenous Health Team has been working in partnership with our prescribed stakeholders and communities to develop the First Nations Health Equity Strategy.

“This strategy will put Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voices at the centre of how we design and deliver health care services.

“We talked and heard from our communities...

We have a plan.

“And now is the time for action and the implementation of this plan.”

The Health Equity Strategy is currently being finalised for endorsement and prioritisation of projects.

Ms Lacey said the importance of working together with communities has been especially important over the past few years.

“COVID-19 put a spotlight on the health and wellbeing of our First Nations’ communities.

“Darling Downs Health supported a First Nations COVID Response, which was fully led and implemented by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

“Our Aboriginal Health Workers were on the front line, vaccinating, testing, contact tracing, providing social and emotional support to families in isolation.”

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On Wednesday 6th July there was no golf for the ladies due to the wet.

Today, Wednesday 13th July is the Ladies Open Day with trophies being sponsored by Black Toyota.

Winner of the Thursday Sporters was Terris Muir.

On Saturday and Sunday 9th and 10th July there were insufficient numbers for a competition.

On Sunday 10th July, on a beautiful winter’s day, the members played their Mixed Foursomes Championships with trophies being donated

by Lee and Patrick Fisk.

Winners of the Honour Board and Gross were Iris Thompson and Alan DeRoss with 143 gross over 27 holes.

Winners of the Nett were Joan and Patrick Fisk with 124.50, with the runners-up Marlene Deans and Terris Muir on 128.75.

Rundowns went to Alison and Matthew Park 129.75, Kathy Fenton and Marcus Welk 130.50, and Jenna and Andrew King with 136.75.

The Pin on No. 3 was won by Patrick Fisk, Ladies 4th Shot on No. 13 went to Jenna King, whilst the 2nd shot on No. 6 went to

Matthew Park.

On Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th July, the members will play an 18 hole Stroke in conjunction with the July Monthly Medal.

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Ladies will play on the Saturday and Men on the Sunday.

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- Marlene Deans Secretary

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Thursday 7th July, Men’s Single Stableford for a Club Trophy.

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Govt’s 5 year plan to grow Ag workforce

Attracting, training and retaining workers in Queensland’s agriculture industry is the focus of a fiveyear plan launched by Minister Di Farmer.

The plan is a joint initiative between the Queensland Farmers’ Federation (QFF), Jobs Queensland (JQ) and the Rural Jobs and Skills Alliance (RJSA).

The Queensland Agriculture Industry Workforce Plan 2022-2027 covers the current and emerging workforce needs of the grazing, horticulture, cropping and aquaculture agribusiness sectors.

“In 2020-21 Queensland’s primary industries were estimated to contribute more than $20 billion in total value to our state economy and we want to ensure the sector keeps growing and is ready to take advantage of emerging opportunities,” Ms Farmer said.

CEO of the Queensland Farmers’ Federation Jo Shephard said the future sustainability and

growth of Queensland’s agriculture industry relies on being able to attract and retain a highly trained and skilled workforce.

“The workforce shortage is having a day-to-day impact on businesses across the agricultural sector,” she said.

Ms Farmer said the plan builds on some important partnerships and investments made by the Queensland Government into the agriculture sector in recent years.

“This includes our Agribusiness Gateway to Industry Schools project, which has engaged with 77 schools this year — up from 32 schools a few years ago — to inform students of the range of career paths available and connect them with industry partners to guide their training and employment plans once they finish school.”

National saleyard supply declines

Statistics reveal that in the 2022 financial year, national cattle supply fell by seven per cent as producers drive tight supply due to significant rebuilding intentions.

Overall sheep supply across the nation fell by five per cent, most notably in Victoria - the country’s second largest sheep

state.

However, sheep supply in New South Wales rose by 4.5 per cent in the 2021– 22 financial year.

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Profitability vs sustainability The relationship between profitability and sustainability was a key point of discussion at the 2022 Australian Beef Sustainability Framework (ABSF) Annual Update panel discussion moderated by Sky News’ Andrea Crothers.

A panel of four leading beef industry professionals navigated the importance of ensuring environmental, social and financial sustainability across the value chain.

They referred to Meat and Livestock Australia’s (MLA) new research, regenerative practices, innovation and data.

The four panelists were Barb Madden (President of the Australian Lot Feeders’ Association (ALFA) and Financial Controller at Smithfield Cattle Co.), Jenny O’Sullivan (a beef and sheep producer in the South Gippsland region), Carl Duncan (Chief Sustainability Officer at Teys Australia) and Kari Moffat (Animal Welfare Assurance Manager at AUSTREX).

Barb Madden said the feedlot industry had listened to market research undertaken by MLA, which found that consumers were motivated by animal welfare, so they have committed to all feedlots being fully shaded by 2026.

“We’re setting that benchmark of 2026 - we’re at about 60 per cent now but we expect all feedlots under the national feedlot accreditation scheme to be fully shaded and we think it will be a wonderful day,” she said.

Jenny O’Sullivan said she’s committed to improving the land.

“We want to create

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- Photo, Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) habitat for biodiversity, we want to make sure our animals are healthy and flourishing and we want to make sure that our people and our families are happy and healthy and flourishing as well,” she said.

Carl Duncan said while the need to be innovative is crucial, the little things are important too.

“No leaking taps, every kilowatt hour counts, every drop of water counts, all those lean manufacturing types of activities,” he said.

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Kari Moffatt said another benefit of staying up-todate with market research and data collection is risk management.

“Data and information is getting digitally captured and I’m getting

all that information here in Australia in real time and that helps with corrective action or training requirements,” she said.

“But it’s also helped us, in collecting that data, to make better decisions in how we manage risk.”

Ms Moffatt said her company, AUSTREX, has developed an app using the data which acts as custombuilt auditing app for the supply chain.

Foot and Mouth Disease still not in Australia

Despite criticism from the Queensland Liberal Nationals about the Federal Labor Government’s handling of Foot and Mouth Disease, the disease has yet to be detected in the country.

Last week, the Australian Government confirmed that cases of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) had been detected in Bali, Indonesia.

Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) said Australia is currently free from FMD, and that their priority is to keep it that way.

“It’s the Australian G o v e r n m e n t ’ s responsibility for protecting Australia from these diseases, and the industry is doing everything we can to support their work,” MLA said.

“The Australian Government has announced a range of new measures for travellers from Bali into Australia.

“These include biosecurity detector dogs at

airports, additional signage and information about FMD for travellers and staff, as well as biosecurity officers present on all flights from Indonesia to Australia.”

Meat and Livestock Australia, in conjunction with the Government, is working closely with the Indonesian Government and Industry via a biosecurity support program to help control the spread of FMD in Indonesia.

Livestock producers are strongly encouraged to be prepared, vigilant and on the lookout should it arrive in Australia.

For information visit https://www.mla.com.au/ news-and-events/industrynews/foot-and-mouth-diseasewhat-you-need-to-know/.

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Four ARH Tiger Pilots graduate and say goodbye to Oakey

On the 1st of July, four Lieutenants who completed their training at Oakey’s Swartz Barracks base were acknowledged at a graduation ceremony held at the Australian Army Flying Museum.

All four graduates earned their Army Flying Badge

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They were in Session 0021 and their course ran from July 2021 – July 2022.

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Blake Walker who has a Bachelor of Cybersecurity and Computing.

All four Lieutenants are now qualified ARH Tiger pilots and are to be posted to Darwin to commence their careers with 161 SQN and 162 SQN.

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Oakey’s first My Murri Kitchen Rules Last Thursday, Goondir Health hosted a community day and a My Murri Kitchen Rules-style cook-off at its premises on Bridge Street to celebrate NAIDOC Week. many smaller, week-long celebrations.

The community day was a stellar turnout, with free drinks from the coffee van,

Katrina, Helen and Melinda of Goondir Health organised the first ever My Murri Kitchen Rules held in Oakey, as well as the

Sharon cooking her Kangaroo stir fry.

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free sausage sizzles and free raffle tickets for the chance to win NAIDOC 2022 merchandise.

The event of the day, My

Murri Kitchen Rules, was a success with five teams battling it out over two hours to make the perfect dish for judges.

One of the competitors, Chloe, was competing on behalf of Queensland Health.

“We got to pick one of

three meats to cook with out of chicken, beef or kangaroo,” she said.

“As well as use any of the produce from the table.”

Megan (left) and Arianda (right) making their Kangaroo stir fry with noodles.

Oakey Police Officer-in-Charge Sergeant John Cooke helping competitor Vicki with her dish.

Father Daughter duo Ray (left) and Tiarnie (right) are all smiles as they cook their stir fry-styled beef stew.

Sergeant John Cooke taste-testing some of Vicki’s Kangaroo Goulash.

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