the person who can have a meaningful conversation with someone who is struggling with life.R U OK? contributes to suicide prevention efforts by encouraging people to
relationships and build informal support networks.Anyone
building the motivation, confidence and skills of the help-giver –
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someone to appropriate support long before they’re in crisis.This is the 10th year Oakey has run an R U OK? stall to raise awareness for the cause and collect muchneeded donations for the charity.
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The Oakey Soccer Club is hosting a fundraiser at its game this Saturday, 17th September, to raise awareness for Motor Neuron Disease (MND).
The State Government has progressed this work over the past 18 months and has completed a strategic business case which is currently being considered by the Australian Government and will lead to the development of a detailed business case.
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As part of Toowoomba Regional Council’s aspiration for a fast passenger rail service from Toowoomba to Brisbane, Mayor Paul Antonio said signs has been installed to further advocate for the service.“Earlier this year I raised the matter as a Mayoral Minute during an Ordinary Meeting of Council so I’m pleased to see the signage now in place,” he said.“A fast rail service would open up so many opportunities for our Region and all the areas east and west of Toowoomba.
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Oakey Soccer Club fundraiser this Saturday
All members of the Oakey community, including Soccer Club life members and sponsors, are invited to attend.
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10am, and there will be an ice bucket challenge after theSomatch.make sure to be at the Oakey Soccer Fields on Saturday to raise awareness for MND.
motor, 220Hp; 4
be raffles and prizes up for grabs, plus for $2 you can get your hair sprayed blue!The feature match of the day will be Under 11s Oakey vs. Rockville at
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“As part of the Mayoral Minute I also raised the need to host a Toowoomba to Brisbane Fast Rail Forum, in collaboration with Toowoomba and Surat Basin Enterprise, with this expected to take place during the first quarter of 2023.”In2018/19 the Australian Government committed up to $15 million for the development of a business case for an improved faster passenger rail between Toowoomba and Brisbane.
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Motorists travelling to and from Toowoomba’s eastern edge may have noticed new signage at the top of the Range this week.
decade.“By installing this signage we’re sending a clear message to the other levels of government how important this service is to our“Itcommunity.wasn’tthat long ago when we did something similar for the Toowoomba Bypass and fortunately we were able to secure the necessary funding to build this piece of infrastructure which was desperately needed.“While this signage will ensure the fast rail service stays in eye sight of everyone travelling up and down the Toowoomba Range, there is no doubt we need to continue speaking with the relevant State and Federal Government Ministers to push our case.
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Oakey local and organiser Deb said Oakey was the first place in the entire Darling Downs region to host an R U OK? stall and event.
“Every dollar that we raise goes back into the localShecommunity.”saidsome of the money will go back to local organisations, including the Lions Club, and there’s also an idea brewing to revitalise the gardens in front of the shops on Campbell Street, Oakey.
Minister for Health and Ambulance Services
However, more forecast wet weather might put a damper on crews efforts.
Local State Member Pat Weir speaking to residents at the R U OK? Day stall before cutting the cake.
The whole community was behind the annual event, with JLC Real Estate and Goondir Health sponsoring the day and Hamlyn’s Meats supplying some of the food for the barbecue which was cooked and prepared by the Oakey Lions Club.
“We would also like
to thank Pat Weir for his support of this event.”
Record health funding across local region
The 2022-23 State Budget has delivered record funding for Queensland’s health and hospital system, including $1.009 billion for the Darling Downs region, to ensure better, quicker healthcare for all Queenslanders.
2 years to repair flooded roads
ABOVE and BELOW: Local schools getting involved!
Toowoomba Regional Council has revealed it will take an expected two years for full road repairs to be completed after the major rainfall events earlier this year.
“The repair bill from this year’s flood events may be more than $100 million,” Mayor Antonio said.
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Member for Condamine Pat Weir spoke about the importance of R U OK? Day and cut the cake with guest speaker Anne Doyle, who has had a long career working in mental health.Local schools were also involved, with the Oakey State High School Wellbeing Team and members of the school community handing out 250 free yellow
to receive first-class healthcare every day,” she said.Ms D’Ath said the budget included $1.1 billion
“The community really did support this meaningful day and we thank all those who were involved.“Thank you to the Lions Club, Goondir and the staff of JLC Real Estate.
“We were the first place to host an R U OK? stall in the Darling Downs, even before Toowoomba,” she said.“And now it’s just spread each year.
Across the state, the record $22.6 billion Health Budget includes investment in new infrastructure and more beds; a larger workforce; a focus on mental health; and innovative reforms to Queensland’s health system.Forthe Darling Downs Health and Hospital Service, this includes the new Toowoomba Hospital, a $1.3 billion investment that will deliver 118 new beds by the second half of 2027.
Entire community celebrates R U OK? Day
ABOVE: Oakey Lions Club members Jennifer, Lois and Norman putting on a barbecue! BELOW: Oakey Lions Club president Lois taking the reins and grilling some sausages.
The R U OK? Day stall at the front of Oakey’s JLC Real Estate building selling merchandise and sausage sizzles!
“JLC Real Estate would like to thank all those who volunteered and supported the R U OK? DAY,” owners Jamie and Laurie said.
cupcakes to students and staff to encourage and start the conversation of are you okay?Additionally, St Monicas Catholic Primary School students and staff held a special R U OK? presentation at their school assembly last Friday and Oakey State School were paid a visit by the R U OK? clown!For more information about R U OK? Day, visit https://www.ruok.org.au/
Yvette D’Ath said the State Budget would support strong growth in the health workforce, committing to employ an extra 9,475 staff in this term of Queenslandersassetvitalhealthcare“Investmentgovernment.inourworkforceis–theyareourgreatestandthereasoncontinue
for Queensland Ambulance Service, and a focus on improving mental health and“Thewellbeing.investment will help QAS prioritise regional and rural services to ensure accessible healthcare no matter the location, as we recruit more frontline staff and open new facilities,” sheQASsaid. will commission an additional four Mental Health Co-responder services in the Darling Downs, Mackay, Wide Bay, and Sunshine Coast areas.
“Our disaster management planning is taking notice of regular updates from emergency service agencies, as well as the Bureau of Meteorology’s forecasts for above average rain for most parts of Australia’s east coast this coming spring and summer.”
After visiting a brother in Glen Innes, NSW he worked in Innisfail before marrying in Toowoomba in 1912 and buying the Tangham property the sameEmilyyear.Edith was born in Jamberoo, near Kiama, NSW on December 18, 1884.She was one of the Vidler family of nine children, who moved with her parents to Ipswich and later to Highfields.
Edward Thomas had migrated from Kent, England, in 1911 when he was 24.
Edward had turned 85 on Father’s Day and Edith wasBoth87. were still in good health and operating “Inverness” with their single son, Edward.
In 1941, the Archibald family left “Inverness” when they sold out to Edward and Edith Thomas from Tangham.
Edith lived on to reach her 100th birthday and then passed away nine months later on September 1.
Edith when she was 100 years-old. - Photos, Valerie Weise-Young
She was cremated on September 9, 1985 and was survived by her son, Edward and six daughters as well as 29 grandchildren and 45 great Supplies.to“Inverness”afteronfuneralSeptemberpassedChelseaageddaughter,Coincidentally,grandchildren.aHildaEmily,70,anursingsisterofGardens,London,awaysuddenlyon2,1987andherwasheldinLondonSeptember9,just2yearsherMother’s.Inmorerecentyears,washomeCabarlahParkTurf
They remained on the property until 1975 when they retired to Friend Street, Toowoomba and sold “Inverness” to Clayton Taylor of hisandSeptemberCunnamulla.“Adgingbong”,Edwardpassedawayon7,1977,aged90,sonJimpre-deceasedMotheronDecember2,
1983, aged 63.
Edward and Edith’s 60th wedding anniversary.
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Mr. and Mrs. Thomas, of Kelvinhaugh, celebrated their diamond (60th) wedding anniversary on September 11, 1972.
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The Thomas Family of Inverness
She worked in Toowoomba in domestic service before her marriage at St James’s Church of England on September 11, 1912, to Edward Thomas, after which she went to the mixed farm at Tangham with her husband.
They had eight children - six girls and two boys.
Garth praises Acland decision in Canberra
Garth Hamilton speaking in Parliament.
Authorised by the Queensland Government, William Street, Brisbane.
At the most recent Federal Government sitting week, Member for Groom Garth
“But, given that this mine has met every test that’s been put to it over a prolonged period, over 15 years, I’m absolutely confident that New Hope Group’s predictions that
Mr Hamilton said the State Government’s decision to approve the mining lease is a fantastic result for Oakey.
“We still need to wait for the associated water licence to come through.
want it approved. “It is with sadness that I hear of the mine’s approval as I hoped the division in the town and surrounds might heal in time,” she said.“But this has again stirred up old feelings.
Hamilton delivered a speech to fellow representatives about his excitement for New Acland Mine’s mining lease approval.
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“I note that the New
Acland water licence material has been with the relevant minister for some years now, which could be from three to ten years,” he said.“It is not feasible for this
“For some living near the mine the idea of more noise, vibration, pollution of air and water is not bearable.”While former Oakey man and New Acland Mine worker John Healy said his biggest grievance is how slow the process has been for the government to make a decision.
“I’m delighted –absolutely tickled pink – to be standing in the Chamber today talking about the future of New Acland Mine with a smile on my face. It’s fantastic news,” he said.
matter to be in the approval stage for this period of time.“My view is that any approvals should not linger in a ministerial office for this period of time.”
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“This is not just great news for Oakey; this is great news for Queensland and“IfAustralia.youwant a job in the coalmining industry, come to Oakey.“There are fantastic opportunities waiting there for“There’syou. no better place to live, work and raise a family.“I call on the Queensland Government to commit to their decision, grant the water licences and let Oakey get back to business.”However, despite large media coverage showing overwhelming support for the mine’s approval, there are mixed feelings in the community.Local landowner Merilyn Plant is one such resident who has said she’s suffered negative impacts from the mine and doesn’t
this mine will be back up and running at the start of next year will come through.MrHamilton said when he was door-knocking through Oakey, the message was loud and clear: ‘Great news. Where do I sign “Peopleup?’want jobs and people tell the stories of how New Hope has supported the local community and done so much. They’re a great community asset.
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Garth Hamilton with Support New Acland sign at Parliament House, Canberra.
- Photo, State Library of Queensland
“A trained bat handler visited the property, collected the animal, and transported it to RSPCA.
“Her steady leadership as reliable as the rising sun.
Bat disease in Kingsthorpe
“Only people who are trained and appropriately vaccinated should ever handle bats.”
“It was tested and found to be positive for Australian Bat Lyssavirus.
The Garden Pack was won by Dave.
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Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Phillip arriving at Oakey airport in 1954.
The Tea Pot Set was won by Belinda. If you’re one of the lucky winners, make sure to collect your prize!
first visit to Australia in 1954 as part of her Regional Tour.Federal member for Groom Garth Hamilton spoke highly of the late
“Since becoming Queensland’s Head of State in 1952, Her Majesty has been a powerful symbol of continuity and stability, a peerless exemplar of duty and“Asservice.Queensland’s 27th Governor, I join with all the people of Queensland in mourning Her Majesty’s death.“May her wisdom and calm assurance forever remain a source of strength, encouragement and solace to us “Godall.Save The King.”
by Doug Doelle.
If you find a sick or injured bat contact the RSPCA on 1300 ANIMAL (1300 264 625).
“Bats should never be handled by members of the public, including if you come across a sick or injured bat, or even if the bat appears to be dead.
If you have been bitten, scratched or exposed to bat saliva, seek urgent medical attention or call 13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84).
Remembering Queen Elizabeth II
“She showed us that whilst the world may change around us, our basic principles, those of decency and love of our common humanity, need not.”On Monday afternoon, the State Executive Council joined Her Excellency The Governor at Government House and Parliament House as she proclaimed King Charles III our new Head of QueenslandState. Governor Dr Jeannette Young said, “On behalf of the people of Queensland, Graeme and I extend our deepest condolences to the Royal Family following the death of our Head of State, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second,” she said.
Congratulations to all the winners of the St. Augustine’s Guild Raffle, which was drawn on Saturday 10th September.
“This result was notified to Queensland Health and relevant follow-up was undertaken by our unit.
The positive result is a timely reminder not to touch bats under any circumstances, as all bats and flying foxes in Australia have the potential to carry “AustralianABLV. Bat Lyssavirus can be fatal in humans,” Dr Flynn said.
Last Friday morning, Australians awoke to news of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s passing at her Scotland home, Balmoral Castle.
ABOVE LEFT: Pat Weir at Parliament House in Brisbane on Monday standing next to a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II.
“We have all benefited from her example of how to put others needs before our own, how to serve even during times of personal hardship and loss.
“The strength of the bond between our people and our Sovereign was evident during Her Majesty’s eight remarkably successful visits to our State.
Both State and Federal Parliaments’ sitting weeks have been postponed along with other formal processes as a sign of respect for the latePremierQueen.
with fondness by millions of visitedwhenSomeQueenslanders.”mightrememberQueenElizabethIIOakeyduringher
Queen.“Alife of service has come to a peaceful end,” he said.“Her grace and dignity were ever present features of the modern world.
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State Member for Condamine Pat Weir said he was honoured to sign the Condolence Book for Queen Elizabeth II at Parliament House where he also attended Queensland’s Proclamation of the new sovereign King Charles III.
The Diamond Dot Picture was won by Chris Rowen.Wildlife Books was won
Darling Downs residents are being urged not to ‘wing it’ when it comes to sick or injured bats, after a confirmed case of Australian Bat Lyssavirus (ABLV) in Kingsthorpe.
and is in line with the Australian andwonderfuldisasters,”inandstatevisits,“ThroughParliament.hereightshecelebratedourwithQueenslandersprovidedreassurancetheaftermathofnaturalshesaid.“Shecreatedmanymemorieshere,willberemembered
Annastacia Palaszczuk said this is undertaken as a mark of respect while a period of mourning is observed
Darling Downs Health said the injured animal was found in a backyard in August, with the residents alerting appropriate authorities.Director of Public Health and Community Medicine Dr Liam Flynn commended the members of the community for following all the right steps.“They didn’t touch or handle the bat in any way which is really important, and means that no one was exposed,” Dr Flynn said.
ABOVE RIGHT: Pat Weir signing the Condolence Book.
The Club is holding an information session on 21st August for those who would like to get more information about the season and the club.
If you would like to join the Chappy’s Murder Mystery activity, see Chappy Sharon to register on the day.
PCYC’s Kat Medland will be running a second Oakey Community Day this year on Wednesday 21st September coinciding with the upcoming school holidays.
Oakey Junior Touch Sign Up!
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Theprice.Holiday Academy is ideal for boys and girls between 6 to 16 years at all skill levels to come and fall
There will be stalls, support services, giveaways, face painting, craft activities and music, plus free sausage sizzles and steak sandwiches, cupcakes, snow cones as well as coffee, tea and other
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drinks.There will be a 3-on3 basketball competition run by Daniel Sims from the Toowoomba Basketball Association with prizes up for grabs.
If your child is one of the winners, the club will reimburse you the $40 ticket
pcyc.org.au or phone on 0459 836 335.
The Community Day held in July this year.
- Under 10 Girls - born 2013-2014 (play Friday evenings)-Under 12 Boys - born 2011-2012 (play Friday evenings)-Under 14 Boys - born 2009-2010 (play Wednesday evenings)“Weare so close to being able to get these three grades on the field, we need your help to fill the remaining spots!” a spokesperson said.
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Those returning for another season can use the links below to register their child.Under 8 & 10: oakeytouchassociation/16653teamlinkt.com/register/go/https://app.
“It’s shaping up to be a ripper season of fun and learning for our club.”
Another opportunity is the upcoming Q Holiday Academy, thanks to Queensland Touch.
in love with touch footy! Date: Monday 19th SeptemberTime:1:30pm – 4.30pm Location: Oakey Rugby League - 128 Kent St, Oakey,Who:44016– 16 years Cost: $40 per person Register at about/qldtouch.com.au/qtf-academy-https://
The Community Day will run from 10am to midday and a murder mystery event will be held afterwards from 1pm to 3pm.Make sure to come down to the Oakey Skatepark so you don’t miss out on this fun day!
Team registrations are essential.
Oakey Junior Touch is eager for more players to sign up for the new season, and is also hosting a Queensland Touch Holiday Academy.
(Left to right) Danielle Langton, Andrew Langton, Nicole Langton and Courtney Riethmuller.
thanks to the team holding the fort while we were away.
Under 12 - 16: oakeytouchassociation/16673teamlinkt.com/register/go/https://app.
“We have also been named as finalists in the 2022 National Retail Association Small Retailer of the Year,” Mr Langton said.“The awards are this Friday 16th September at the Gold Coast.”
“This wouldn’t be possible without the hard work our incredible team puts in each and every“Andday.an even bigger
“Thanks everyone for the well wishes leading up to the “Weawards!couldn’t do it without your continued support for our small business.However
“Whilst we didn’t get the win, we are so very proud to be a national finalist of over 3500 entries,” owner Andrew Langton said.
Contact Kat for more information and registration details via email katarina.medland@
“To enter the draw all you need to do is be a registered player for this
The club is seeking registrations for the following groups:
For those who just want to secure a spot, get in now and register.
“We are excited to bring this Holiday Clinic to our Oakey players, parents and Coaches.“Asan exciting extra bonus Oakey Junior Touch is giving away five tickets to attend this clinic.
Oakey
Another Oakey Community Day!
On Saturday 3rd September, some of the Oakey Electrical team travelled to Sydney to attend the Australian Small Business Champion Awards.
taking the policy review will allow us to explore ways to make the scheme more“We’daccessible.liketo hear from you about your experiences with the scheme, how you’ve used it in the past or how you would like to use“Youit. don’t have to own a Heritage Building to have your say, you could operate a business nearby a Heritage Building, or have an interest in maintaining our valued places.”
TRC Planning and Development Committee Chair Cr Megan O’Hara Sullivan said the policy oversees the CBD Heritage Incentives Scheme grants.
During Electrical Safety Week (5-9th September), Ergon Energy Network launched a new community education campaign after incident statistics highlighted a shocking 75 per cent increase in the number of vehicles hitting pillar boxes in the last year.
TRC reviews IncentivesHeritagePolicy
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Local residents can have their say by completing an online survey at https:// yoursay.tr.qld.gov.au/ or by emailing tr.qld.gov.auheritage.advisor@
Pillar boxes, which are commonly found on the council-owned nature strip, are secure covers installed over connection points in the underground network.Ifthey are damaged, live parts can be exposed and pose a risk to members of theTherecommunity.are thousands of pillar boxes across Queensland cities and suburbs with underground power.Because they are so common, people may not even look out for this hazard close to home.
Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) is undertaking a review of the Heritage Incentives Policy and wants to hear from residents.
“The CBD Heritage Incentives Scheme provides grants on a competitive basis for approved conservation works,” she said.
“Under the scheme, Council contributes $1 for every $2 spent in conservation works up to a maximum contribution by Council of $10,000 per project.“Council is hoping to improve the uptake of the Heritage Incentives Scheme grants, under-
to do in the event of accidental contact with a pillar box: Stay in the vehicle, Call 000 and Wait for help.
Warning about pillar boxes
Pillar box damage from a vehicle accident on the Gold Coast.
Ergon’s new campaign is a reminder people to be aware of their surroundings to avoid incidents and know what
Oakey Men’s Bowls
Approaches: 4/13, Jan Mullins; 6/15, Ann Cass; 7/16, Gloria Scott.
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Wednesday, September 14, 2022 THE OAKEY CHAMPION Page 9 COMPETITIONTIPPINGFOOTYWEEK2022FINALSTWO The Oakey Champion Pat Weir MP Phone 4570 4100 Pat TotalScore:Weir2Score:136 BernboroughTavern Phone 4692 0900 MichaelTotalScore:Carpenter2Score:132 Coops Pty Ltd Phone 4691 5868 David Cooper “Coops” Score: 1 Total Score: 134 Black Toyota Phone 4691 1033 Tim “The Tipper” Wicks Score: 1 Total Score: 140 Oakey Pharmacy Nathan Jervis Phone 4691 1048 Score: 2 Total Score: 130 DownsDarlingVets Phone 4691 9000 Glen TotalScore:Laws2Score:143 Mclean Care CWA House Oakey Phone 4691 1130 Score: 2 Total Score: 109 Phone 4691 1219 Kim Fleming Grand Hotel Score: 2 Total Score: 116 OakeyPharmacyCommunity Phone 4691 1062 Gianna TotalScore:Kelly3Score:140 OakeyDentalFamily Phone 4564 7115 Christopher Reeves Score: 2 Total Score: 125 Eels Rabbitohs Eels Sharks Raiders Sharks Eels Rabbitohs Eels Rabbitohs Raiders Rabbitohs Eels Rabbitohs Raiders Rabbitohs Eels Rabbitohs Raiders Sharks OAKEYPHARMACYCOMMUNITY LindaRen yyoT*oaRoanceadivsonoTooaFnanceAustaaLmeggadaaetdaaefaotcatocnwrnrnreedkomeresbenmalatsAun yullFServiceHistorgIndependentBackrInspetoi90Pnctionyothsmo12eenToutuaGuaatrnteedF TOY1172_TCPOV_WindscreenBanners_1000x225mm_v5.indd At Black Toyota Oakey OH WHAT A FEELING Tim Wicks 0487 761 730 Branch Manager Moses Abraham 0408 150 680 Sales Consultant Terry Graham 0499 990 141 Sales Consultant Black Toyota 177 Bridge St, Oakey QLD 4401 Phone (07) 4691 blacktoyota.com.au1033 VEHICLESPRE-OWNED 58,292kms SN: O83260 OFCARTHE WEEK One owner local vehicle with low mileage in great order. Owners Manuals and 1 key Factory ordered with the Premium Leather interior. This vehicle has been fitted with Alloy Rims upgrade, TRD Door Trims and premium Shift lever, Genuine Poly Tub Liner to keep the cargo area schmick! Hilux 4x4 SR5 2.8L T Diesel Automatic Double $64,990Cab AWAY+DRIVE 97 Campbell Street Oakey E: Admin@ddvh.com.au W: www.ddvh.com.au Phone 4691 9000 All Hours - Oakey & Wellcamp E: 97www.ddvh.com.auAdmin@ddvh.com.auCampbellStreetOakey Drs Glen Laws, Steve Rayner and Associates Vaccinations are an important way to avoid preventable illnesses and diseases in our fur friends ARE YOUR PET’S VACCINATIONSUPTODATE? All Hours - Oakey & Wellcamp Call us on (07) 4691 9000 to book your pet in at our Oakey Clinic
Pennants Division 3 Final: Toowoomba 71 defeated Oakey 61. Competition called for Saturday September 17: Club Pairs: V. Rush & W. Patterson vs. P. Wolski & P. Boyton.Competition called for
Handicap Matchplay Draw for next week: Ann Cass vs. Denise Volz, Gloria Scott vs. Jan Mullins. Saturday 10th September, Janielle Wieck Memorial Day, Two Person Ambrose. Winners, Col Jenkins & Russell Gardner 641/2 nett (overall trophy winners), Matty & Adam Burgess
- Murray McLeod
Thursday 8th September, Men’s Single Stableford for Shane Hughes and Gary Buckley Trophy. Winner was Tony Sheridan with 38 points. Approaches: 1/10, Murray McLeod; 3/12, Dave Scutt; 9/18, Gary Buckley. Ladies’ Single Stableford for a Club Trophy. Winner, Gloria Scott 39 points.
Goombungee Golf Club Results
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Burgess; 8/17, Michael Rietveld. Approaches: 2/11, Matty Burgess; 6/15, Mark Carter; 7/16, Rob Mansbridge. Ladies approaches: 2/11, Ann Cass; 3/12, Carmel Cover. Club points: Goombungee 320, Oakey Members’245.draw No. 6, Greg Buckley, who was present, won $25. Next week $5.
Grand Hotel 1 on 104 points, Grand Hotel 2 on 115, Bernborough Tavern 1 on 79 , Bernborough Tavern 2 on 72, Bernborough Tavern 3 on 68.
Matchplay Championship. Sunday 18th September, Zone 3 Championships at Allora. Single Stableford for a Club Trophy for players at home.
Oakey Ladies was Yvonne Lebeter with 27. Runnerup for Goombungee Men was Bill Robertson with 37, and runner-up for Oakey Men was Michael Rietveld with 33. Runnerup for Goombungee Ladies was Val Drowley with 38, and runner-up for Oakey Ladies was Joan Fisk with 26. Rundown: Goombungee - Greg Schull. David Schloss, Ann Cass, David Lowe, Lynden McGinn, Oakey Andrew King, Alen De Voss, Mark Carter, Bob Dearling, Doug Fisk. Pin shots Men: 3/12, Bob Dearling; 4/13, Matty
651/2 nett, G. Challenor & P. Knight 68 nett. Runnersup, Greg Schull & Dave Humphrey, Marty Edser & Jaden Thorpe, Brad Pike & Adam Alden. Pin shots Men: 4/13, Col Jenkins; 8/17, Dave Humphrey. Team approaches: 6/15, Matty & Adam Burgess; 7/16, J. Thorpe & M. Edser. Long drives: Travis Peters, Peter Dioth, Ladies Sarah Wolski. The day raised in excess of $1000 for the CancerSundayCouncil.11th September, Single Stableford, Goombungee vs. Oakey. Winner for Goombungee Men was Trent Peters with 37 (ocb), and winner for Oakey Men was George Wright with 35. Winner for Goombungee Ladies was Carmel Cover with 41, and winner for
Thursday 15th September, Men’s Single Stableford for a Club Trophy. Ladies’ Single Stroke for a Club Trophy, Round 2 Handicap
Sunday September 18: Club Pairs: M. Park & J. Harrison vs. R. Henry & P. Maker.Competition is now open for the upcoming 2022/2023 season, with competition forms now available at the club.
New permits for beekeepers
In a planned treatment area, officers will need to enter a yard or fly over a property to spread fire ant bait.Under the Biosecurity Act 2014, officers are legally authorised to complete fire ant treatment on targeted South East Queensland properties.Whileteams try their best to give affected property owners or tenants a heads up, this is not always possible.
Sorghum growers in Southern Queensland should be testing soil temperatures now to determine whether they can take advantage of early sowing opportunities.
“I’m looking forward to seeing her improve over the next 6–12 months as she continues to transition into her important role working in the field.”
Fire ants can have irreversible consequences on the environment, economy, human health and outdoor way of life.
“Our new State sponsor, the University of Queensland, is providing a $2000 grant to Queensland’s finalists.
Fall armyworm is a tropical migratory pest and is expected to be present year-round in warmer areas, and for part of the year in temperate zones.
The National Fire Ant Eradication Program has teams all over South East Queensland ready to access properties and treat fire ant infestations.
economic risk analysis for horticultural crops in Australia.“Wehave developed the eHub to share the outcomes of this work, including regular video and results updates from demonstration sites, event information, moth activities, insecticide resistance results, and to allow growers to engage in discussion.”Forall your fall armyworm information, visit fallarmywormengagementhub.com.au/https://daf.
Growers dealing with fall armyworm (FAW) can now access the latest online resources using the new FAW engagement eHub, which features information on pest management, moth activities and research results.
Stella in this world-first way.“Watching Stella progress from a raw bundle of energy who wanted to chase cows, to an odour detection dog that’s capable of finding fire ants is the most rewarding part of the job,” he said.
The program has also recently welcomed its newest canine recruit Stella!Stella completed her training in May and has since become an extremely effective team member being able to detect fire ants that aren’t visible to the human eye in challenging terrain.Her handler Chris said shares his favourite part of teaching and working with
While Queensland remains free of varroa mite, beekeepers are still being urged to keep checking hives to minimise the risk of this pest entering the state.
“She learns quickly, and she’s only going to get better!
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Fall armyworm found on sweetcorn.
she“Oursaid. research, through extensive trials, has shown there are opportunities to plant sorghum when the soil’s as cold as 12 degrees as long as temperatures are rising for the following seven days.“When testing the soil temperature, it’s advised growers wait to plant until their soil is recording 12 degrees at a minimum (tested at 8am) at intended seeding depth.”
Officers will always: - Be wearing a National Fire Ant Eradication Program uniform - Display Queensland Government identification - Have a vehicle with the National Fire Ant Eradication Program logo on the side.
Meet Stella, the newest furr-recruit to the fire ant odour detection dog team.
Minister for Agricultural Industry Development and Fisheries and Minister for Rural Communities Mark Furner said since the exotic plant pest arrived in far north Australia in early 2020 it had spread across much of the south,
Struggling with fall armyworm?
“This involves field surveys and monitoring, control strategies, new techniques, compiling a literature review, and an
Minister for Agricultural Industry Development and Fisheries and Minister for Rural Communities Mark Furner said the AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award was Australia’s leading award to celebrate and acknowledge exceptional women from rural industries and communities.“Thanksto the generous sponsorship of Westpac, the Queensland winner of the Rural Women’s Award will receive a $15,000 grant to further their work and represent Queensland at the national awards where they have the chance to win an additional $20,000
grant,” he said.
So, how can you be sure that someone who says they are from the National Fire Ant Eradication Program and needs to access your property is legitimate?
“Applications for the 2023 awards close at 10pm AEST Wednesday 19 October 2022 and I encourage emerging female leaders who want to innovate and make a difference to rural and regional Australia to apply for the InformationAward.” about the Award is available at awardleadership/rural-womens-agrifutures.com.au/people-www.
The 2023 AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award applications are now open.
“Stella’s confident and headstrong, and it challenges me to think about how to constantly motivate her.
The team helping you eliminate fire ants
However, fire ant teams are there to help.
Following consultation with the Queensland Beekeeper’s Association, biosecurity instrument permit conditions have been developed for bees, hives, and equipment returning to Queensland from attending the 2022 almond pollination event in Victoria and South Australia.Allbeekeepers are encouraged to check their
Sorghum season is here!
It pays to be safe, so if you’re visited by someone claiming to be from the program and you aren’t sure, call 13 25 23 to confirm.
west and east of the country.“As part of providing better services to industry, the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries is leading research and extension through Queensland Government and Hort Innovationfunded projects to codevelop an integrated FAW management strategy,” he said.
New South Wales Department of Primary Industries Research Agronomist Loretta Serafin said traditionally, optimal soil temperatures for sorghum planting have been between 16 to 18 degrees.“The downside to that has been that growers have been unable to avoid their crops flowering at peak temperatures during summer - causing significant yield loss from moisture and heat stress,”
They can destroy crops, damage machinery, and render paddocks, parks, playgrounds and backyards unusable.
In Australia, FAW has been mainly attracted to grass species with whorls, including sweet corn.
hives and report online using the quick and easy Bee 123 online form at h report-your-results-com.au/varroa-mite/news/ttps://daf.engagementhub. or call 13 25 23 for information. Help protect our bees by reading the latest FAQs or ask the Department of Agriculture and fisheries a question at varroa-miteengagementhub.com.au/https://daf.
The long-awaited Queens Park revitalisation project in Toowoomba is now complete after Stage 7 of the Queens Park Master Plan improvement project reached completion.
“We have new stalls booked in plus Brookvale Nursery will be with us,” she“Againsaid. we will have our sausage sizzle and our now famous bacon and egg muffins.
“New stalls are always welcome.”Contact Lois Thorne on 0423 548 955.
Toowoomba Bridge Street Quarry update
Bridge Street Quarry Development Advisory Committee Chair e Kerry Shine said Council was committed to the project and had set aside $500,000 across two financial years for work associated with rehabilitating the site. additional studies and progressed six viable geotechnical options to make the site safe.
Cr Shine said these options were narrowed down to one preferred option.“This is a long-term project that will require substantial funding and consultation with residents to reach the full potential of what can be achieved on this site.
“Last financial year, Council undertook
with almost $2.8 million in Building our Regions funding.“Queens Park is the heart and soul of the city for local Toowoomba families, and we’re proud to be supporting the Council’s efforts to make it even better,” Ms Boyd said.
The Stage 7 Queens Park Master Plan improvement project was developed with the support of the Queensland Government’s Building our Regions program in association with the Toowoomba Regional Council.
Club President Lois Thorne said it looks like it might turn out to be a beautiful spring day.
“The completion of this
The markets will start at 8.30am and run until about 12.30pm.Lions
A beautiful morning at last month’s markets.
Oakey Lions Club monthly markets will be held this Sunday 18th September at the Oakey Railway Station car park.
“At the moment, our number one priority is the rehabilitation of the site,” Cr Shine said.
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“As a Council, we place an enormous value on our parks and appreciate the vital role they play in people’s lives by providing green space, recreational areas and places of solitude and contemplation.“Thisis why the Queens Park Master Plan improvement project has been so important to us.
The
“A study completed by KPMG in 2018 looked at a variety of possible recreational uses of the site, but at the end of the day, the site is still a quarry and until it’s properly rehabilitated, it cannot become a park or recreational area.
“As part of the overall upgrade program for the park, Council have installed two new playgrounds (off Lindsay Street and Margaret Street), and constructed five upgraded or new public amenities across the park, including an accredited changing places room,” Cr McMahon said.
Assistant Minister for Local Government Nikki Boyd said the Queensland Government was proud to support and improve Toowoomba’s lifestyle
“The $5.5 million Stage 7 project took two and a half years to complete and was partly funded by the Queensland Government’s Building our Region fund,” he “Sincesaid. 2012, more than $15 million dollars’ worth of works have been carried out in Queens Park as part of the Master Plan improvement project.”Council completed extensive community consultation in 2012 ahead of creating the Queens Park MasterDetailedPlan. design work occurred at various stages of the project with the first stage of the park improvement works undertaken in 2014.
“Work also included extensive pathway upgrades and other access improvements including significant car parking upgrades, improved lighting throughout the park, extensive landscaping, upgraded shelters with accessible picnic facilities, wayfinding and interpretive signs, new park furniture, improvements to the designated dog off-leash area and provision of City Safe security services.
Lions Markets this Sunday
project has been nine years in the “I’dmaking.like to thank everyone who’s been involved.“The improvements completed at Queens Park involved a significant investment and commitment from Council and I’m excited to see the vision we created back in 2013 finally come to life.”
Toowoomba Regional Council Environment and Community Portfolio Leader Cr Tim McMahon said the revitalisation project included construction of pathways, installation of an entry statement to Queens Park, upgrades to Margaret Street playground, upgrades to the Botanic Gardens and Vera Lacaze Park amenities, installation of lighting and security cameras, landscaping and the construction of an interpretive shelter.
“Hope to see everyone come along and support the fantastic stall holders and the local Lions club.
Queens Park revitalisation project complete
The winner was Goombungee with 320 points to Oakey’s 245.
about the Oakey Float, visit the Facebook page Oakey’s - Carnival of Flowers Float.
Oakey Float organiser Zoe Grainger wants all of Oakey to go along to the Parade in Toowoomba on Saturday at 10am, whether you’re walking alongside the float or watching as part of the audience.
Annual Inter-club event.
Achieving this target will see an extra 500,000 people living in the regions, above the estimated prediction of 10.5RAImillion.CEO Liz Ritchie said the Regionalisation Ambition 2032 – a Framework to Rebalance the Nation, places twenty key targets at the centre of strengthening our regions which will close the divide between life in the city and theItcountry.focusses on regional housing, education, health, jobs and skills, digital inclusion, transport, childcare, community participation, migration, climate, innovation and the resilience of regional communities – as well as population.“Today marks an historic day, and the start of a collective national movement to see a more productive and liveable Australia,” Ms Ritchie said.
It’s not too late to register your interest to walk with the Oakey Float in the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers Parade this Saturday morning at 10am.
Regional target of 11 million people by 2032
- Marlene Deans Secretary
- Queens Park Ferris Wheel (16th - 25th September) on the corner of Lindsay and Campbell Streets, -Toowoomba.LaurelBank Park Twilight
to show their support, by pledging here.”
“It’s all about promoting how great Oakey is and celebrating the Carnival,” she“Everyonesaid. is welcome
OTHER CARNIVAL OF FLOWERS EVENTS
- Flynny/Macca
Oakey Golf Club
“More than 3.7 million regional Australians live in a ‘childcare“Regionaldesert’. home building approvals have
Raffles going to numbers 22, J. Byrne and 56, P. Jones. This week’s game on Sunday, 18th September, is 4BBB Stroke on the back nine with a 6.30am tee off.
Winners for Oakey were George Wright for the Men and the runner-up was MichaelLadies’Rietveld.winner was Yvonne Lebeter with Joan Fisk the runner-up.
On Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th September the members will play an 18 hole Stroke in conjunction with the September Monthly Medal.
Oakey Social Golf
“We know you can’t solve the skills deficit, without improving education“Healthcarestandards. can’t be improved without focussing on digital connectivity.“Butachieving the targets we have set for 2032 is a challenge not just for the RAI, or even needstogovernment.“Forregionalisationbetrulyrealised,ittobeacollective effort, a national effort to rebalance the nation - and all Australians have a part to play.”MsRitchie said economic modelling commissioned by the RAI also shows when regional Australia reaches 11 million people, national output will reach $2.3 trillion by 2032.
If you go a little earlier, you might catch a glimpse of the Australian Air Force Cadets who will confer Freedom of Entry to the city of Toowoomba.
The Regionalisation
The parade, officially named the Grand Central Floral Parade, is a free event that will be held in the Toowoomba CBD.
The Regionalisation Ambition 2032 sets out the goals and targets under five key pillars - Jobs and Skills, Liveability, Population, Productivity and Innovation and Sustainability and Resilience.Aftereleven years of research, these are the areas the RAI says are holding regions“We’veback.seen more than a 100 per cent jump in job vacancies in the last 2.5 years.” Ms Richie said.
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The Regional Australia Institute (RAI) has set a target of 11 million people living prosperously outside the capital cities by 2032 - a key goal announced as part the Regionalisation Ambition 2032 launched at its National Summit in Canberra earlier this week. declined in five out of the last ten “Remoteyears. students do half as well as their metropolitan counterparts in NAPLAN.“Weknow that you can’t solve the jobs crisis without addressing housing.
to walk along with the float as well, you’ll just have to contact me first and sign a media permission form as the event will be broadcasted.”Ifyouwould like to walk with the float during the parade, email Zoe at grainger24@gmail.com or message the Facebook page.For more information
Each year, the RAI will release a progress report outlining an update of pledges and the collective actions undertaken to reach each target by 2032.
Tours for $5 entry, where you can explore flower displays at night from 6.307.30pm at 50 Hill Street, -Toowoomba.Visitalong list of public parks that will feature beautiful flower displays: Spring Bluff Railway Station Gardens, USQ’s Japanese Gardens, Boyce Gardens, Peacehaven Botanic Park and Newtown Park and Queensland State Rose Garden.
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Ambition 2032 was launched at the RAI’s National Summit in Canberra which was opened by the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Catherine King.
“At Federation, just under two thirds of Australia’s population lived in the region,” she said.“Now, just under two thirds of Australia’s population is living in the capitals, and the cities of Sydney and Melbourne on a trajectory to ‘mega city’ status – more than 10 million – by the middle of this“Wecentury.are now calling on industry, government, the private sector and community representatives
On Sunday 11th September we played American Foursomes with 28 players on the front nine and the winners were Tony Boyd and Dylan Holmes on 28 nett.The runners-up were HL and Ian McDonald on a countback to Peter Flynn and Aaron Cherry with 30 nett.Winners of the pins/ approaches: 1, P. Jones; 3, L. Bartley; 4, HL; 5, G. Byers; 6, P. Flynn; 7,
Oakey Float in Parade this Saturday!
Last year’s Oakey Float in the Parade.
- Toowoomba Exhibition Gardens which feature specially selected private gardens (read the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers pamphlet for address details).
