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An innovative program teaching a small group of Oakey State High School students to make, market and sell arts products has been announced as a state finalist in Queensland Education’s 2021 Showcase Awards.

The program, OSHOBA (Oakey State High - Own It Believe It Achieve It) Social Enterprise, is one of two schools contesting the The Bevan Brennan ‘Every Child Needs a Champion’ Award.

Commenced in 2019, the program is the brainchild of Terri Delander-Curle who came up with the idea as a novel way to engage students and increase their attendance and participation.

She said the program challenges the students to design products, such as coasters, jewellery, stationery, planters and other accessories and make them out of a range of art and craft materials.

She said the students then promote and sell the items at markets, selected retailers and school events.

Ms Delander-Curle said as well as giving students a hands-on course that contributes to their results, the program builds lasting skills for the young people.

“They are learning about literacy, numeracy, use of IT, visual arts, business concepts which are all linked to the curriculum,” she said.

“They also build on those soft skills like team work and self esteem and get those feelings of success and achievement.”

In addition to countless stories of student successes in the program, a survey

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OSHOBA program coordinator Terri Delander-Curle and principal Danny Keenan show off some of the items made by the Oakey students. conducted with participants found all students attained a satisfactory achievement or higher, with 100 per cent attendance for the class and a marked decrease in suspensions and behaviour incidents as well as over 87 per cent of students reporting that they looked forward to attending the class.

Oakey State High School principal Danny Keenan

said the benefits of the program are clear.

He said to be named finalists in the award is a massive achievement for the school.

“This is the Oscars of education world. This is the premier award,” he said.

“There are 1,200 schools in the state, every single one could have entered this award and we are down to two.”

Ms Delander-Curle said winning the award would just be the beginning with the team hard at work expanding the program.

She said it is early days but the students are looking at new and exciting products as well as more ways to sell their merchandise.

Judging of the awards is expected in early October with the winners to be announced on October 29.

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Voluntary Assisted Dying survey closing

Oakey district residents have just days to have their say on proposed Voluntary Assisted Dying legislation as part of a survey conducted by Member for Condamine Pat Weir.

The proposed legislation will be debated in Queensland Parliament next month.

It would give eligible people the opportunity to choose the timing and circumstances of their death.

Mr Weir urged residents to become familiar with

the bill before taking part in the survey.

He said he will take into account the results of the survey when voting on the legislation.

The survey closes on Friday.

For more information and to complete the survey go to: www.patweir.com.au

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Locals riders get behind tenth annual Team Penning event

To celebrate the tenth anniversary of the first Team Penning event, the Oakey Agricultural Pastoral and Rodeo Society committee is preparing a special weekend of action on Saturday, August 28 and Sunday August 29 at the Oakey Showgrounds.

Oakey Show Society president Judy Byers said the two day event will feature Team Penning on Saturday and Arena Sorting on Sunday.

She said to mark the tenth anniversary, the committee will be hosting a camp oven dinner on the Saturday night.

She said it will be a two course meal with a bar and entertainment.

“A Calcutta will also be run for the ten teams that will compete in the Team Penning Final at 8am on Sunday morning,” Mrs Byers said.

Mrs Byers said the community has already put its support behind the event with entries flowing in for both competitions.

“Entries for both days have come in very quickly and the show committee is looking forward to a great weekend of fun for all the family,” she said.

Mrs Byers said the first ever Oakey Show Society Team Penning was held in November 2011.

She said this was followed by a fundraising event in 2012 which was run in support of Tim and

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The Steele family was the beneficiary of the first charity Team Penning, second ever event, held in 2012. Pictured are Tim, Bec and Layne Steele with Judy Byers.

Rebecca Steele to purchase a special wheelchair for their son Layne.

“The committee along with family and friends of Tim and Bec worked together with the vision to raise $10,000 for the wheel chair,” Mrs Byers said.

“The committee with the valued assistance of local businesses and others were able to present Layne’s mum and dad with a cheque for that amount.

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“John and Kerry and Andrew from Lake Lillerie Feedlot along with Rob from Bernborough Hardware, Riverina Stockfeeds and Geraldine from Wholesale Horsewear House have been sponsors and supporters from the very first event.

“Along with Matt and Alice Edwards of Edwards Livestock, Lester and Peter from Strassburg Transport,

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Ken and Sandra of Oakey News, these supporters have made Oakey’s Team Penning event such a success every year.”

Tickets for the camp oven dinner are $22 per adult and $11 for under 12.

The dinner is open to the public with prepaid bookings by August 20 to Judy Byers on 0409 062 442.

COVID-19 sign-in will be in place for both days.

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QCWA birthday event Electorate in state’s worst for road deaths In honour of the Queensland Country Women’s Association’s (QCWA) 99th birthday, the Oakey branch held a Sconeversation event on Wednesday at the Oakey Information Centre to celebrate the achievements of the organisation and highlight the invaluable work the branch does in the local community.

QCWA Oakey branch members and local residents at a Sconeversation event held in conjunction with the Oakey Information Centre volunteers.

Fire fighters contain blaze to back of local residence

Swift action from Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) crews ensured a fire that broke out in an historic Gladsby Street, Oakey property on Thursday night was contained to the rear of the house.

Police chase ends at Oakey

It took 12 vehicles, the dog squad and a POLAIR helicopter to arrest a 26-years-old Toowoomba man who is alleged to have stolen an Audi A6 and evaded Police on Wednesday.

Oakey Police Senior Constable Warren Schefe said Oakey police were alerted that a stolen Audi A6 - reportedly taken from a Toowoomba address was spotted in the town at about 11am.

He said the vehicle was tracked to 4AK Road.

“Police deployed stingers (road spikes) along 4AK Road east of Sussex Drive,” he said.

Senior Constable Schefe said the stingers deflated the car’s tyres with the man decamping and fleeing into

neighbouring paddocks.

“Police teams followed the man on foot. It is believed he was heading back in the direction of Hamlyn Road,” he said.

“He was tracked by the dog squad and taken to the Toowoomba watch house.”

The man, who is believed to have connections in Oakey, was charged with several offences including evading police, stealing, dangerous driving and unlawful use of a motor vehicle.

School lockdown

Oakey State High School went into lockdown for almost ten minutes on Friday due to an “imminent threat between two students on school grounds”.

Police were not called to the incident which caused the school to lockdown at about 12.20pm.

In a letter sent to parents, Oakey State High School said that the threat required students and staff to leave the area.

“Parents of students involved have been contacted,” the letter said.

“Normal school routine commenced at 12.28pm.”

This is the second lockdown in recent weeks with the last incident occurring late last month.

down the area,” the spokesperson said.

“A fire investigation unit was notified shortly after.”

The fire was found not to be suspicious with the initial investigation indicating that it was sparked by an electrical fault.

public on causes of fatal road incidents.

“Oakey Police will be visiting schools and generally trying to get out the road safety message to all members of the public,” he said.

“Road Safety is everyone’s responsibility.

“There has been a concerning increase in the number of fatal crashes in Queensland this year and the fatal five - speeding, drink/drug driving, seatbelts and distractions - will be the focus of education and enforcement activities.”

For more information on Road Safety Week go to: https://streetsmarts.initiatives. qld.gov.au/qrsw-2021

Seniors not interested

The Tech Savvy Seniors Queensland classes run by Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) have proven to be unpopular, with only 32 people attending sessions.

TRC had set a target attendance of 840 across the classes.

They were held in June at TRC libraries in Clifton, Pittsworth, Oakey and Toowoomba City.

Cr Tim McMahon said the classes provide older people with the opportunity to develop the

Public nuisance

Two Oakey residents in their 20s were charged with public nuisance and obstructing police at 12.45am on Sunday at York Street.

Police intercepted the intoxicated man and the woman walking along York Street.

The pair was arrested and taken to the Toowoomba watchhouse.

They will appear in the Oakey Magistrate’s Court.

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A Suzuki Alto stolen from an Oakey address was located dumped near Mason’s Bridge off OakeyPittsworth Road on Sunday afternoon.

A member of the public saw the vehicle and reported it to police.

The vehicle was reportedly stolen from a Berghofer Road address.

Investigations are continuing into the incident.

reinforce the sobering fact Queenslanders are being killed at an alarmingly high rate,” Ms Ritchie said.

“Eighteen of the 20 electorates with the highest number of road fatalities are in regional areas.

“Regional roads are often over-represented in fatalities, with crashes more likely to happen at higher speeds.”

Oakey Police Officerin-Charge Sergeant John Cook said road users need to do everything they can to ensure they don’t end up as a part of these shocking statistics.

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“Crews left the scene at 6.30pm after dampening

The electorate, which includes Oakey, Pittsworth, Clifton, Crows Nest and the western edge of Toowoomba was featured in the top 11 worst electorates in Queensland for road deaths.

It tied with the neighbouring Southern Downs and Warrego electorates which each recorded five deaths.

Top place went to Callide, located in central Queensland, with 11 deaths followed by Nanango with ten deaths.

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With five deaths in the past six months, the Condamine electorate is on the hot list as one of the worst for road fatalities.

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A narrow escape

At 1.25pm on Saturday afternoon, August 16, 1930, farmer Fred Bennett had just driven under the western end of the Oakey rail bridge towards the traffic bridge and waved to the engine driver when he heard a resounding noise and saw a wagon fall onto the roadway under the bridge.

The derailment took place 50 yards from the bridge over Oakey Creek to a mixed train from Cooyar.

The second wagon of the train had long firewood on it and it was believed that a piece fell off onto the line and caused the next wagon, which was an F wagon loaded with firewood blocks, to become derailed.

The fourth wagon, which was loaded with six pine logs from Cooyar, was also derailed.

The derailed wagons bumped over the sleepers and smashed the interlocking gear connecting the signals.

Coming onto the bridge, the S wagon, which had the pine logs on it, toppled 25 feet onto the roadway.

The F wagon was on its side on the bridge so the station employees decided that the best way to clear the line was to tip this wagon off the line as well to allow the last 20 wagons to proceed after temporary repairs.

Following this mishap, the Dalby to Toowoomba rail-motor was only delayed around an hour.

The wagon of block firewood had been sent to Mr D. Turner, of Oakey from Nutgrove station for Toowoomba.

He lived close by so he

Aftermath of the derailment with Mr Turner retrieving his firewood with a horse and cart. - Photo, Valerie Weise-Young

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Snake bites on the rise Almost a third of TRC flood

Local veterinarians are warning Oakey pet owners to keep an eye out for possible snake activity and ensure their backyards are clean and tidy with a surprising increase in snake bites across the Oakey region in the past few weeks.

Darling Downs Vets veterinary nurse Alex Walters said she has experienced this increase in snake bite patients.

She said there have been about five cases in the past three weeks with incidents involving dogs being bitten by unknown species of snakes.

“We have been seeing an alarming amount of snake bite patients over the past couple of weeks,” she said.

“Snakes normally go into what we call ‘brumation’ over cooler months, where they become less active due Unseasonably warm days may be the cause of higher to an extreme slowing down snake encounter numbers in the region. of the metabolism.

“Just like us, snakes like of symptoms including: - sudden weakness and to come out of hiding on nice sunny days to bask in collapse (sometimes the sunshine; and unexpected animal will collapse and visitors can startle them and then appear to recover, these patients still may require cause them to strike.”

Snakes usually begin veterinary attention); - muscle twitches; being more active in spring - vomiting; but can be seen moving - dilated pupils; around on warmer winter - loss of bladder or bowel days.

Ms Walters urged pet control; - bleeding; owners to be aware of snake - excessive drooling; and bite symptoms as it is critical that the dog or cat gets - paralysis. medical attention as soon “It is extremely important as possible after a possible that if you suspect that your snake bite. animal has been bitten by a She said depending on snake that they be taken to the type of snake and the a vet immediately even if amount of venom injected, they appear to perk up,” Ms the bite can cause a variety Walters said.

road works completed

Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) has completed more than 30 per cent of its 2021/22 flood recovery program delivering essential repairs to the Region’s roads.

In the order of $25 million, the program is being delivered through the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA), jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland Governments.

The works will repair damage caused by the flood event that occurred in February 2020.

TRC Infrastructure Committee Chair Cr Carol Taylor said Council had completed almost a third of the program, with remaining works to be completed by

the end of 2021.

There is also a program of culvert replacement works under the DRFA, which will be largely delivered by contractors.

These works are expected to be completed in the first half of 2022.

“While this flood event happened some time ago, DRFA programs generally take two years to deliver,” Cr Taylor said.

“This allowed Council time to properly assess the damage that occurred, make submissions, co-ordinate

and manage the restoration program and then finalise claims through the project acquittal process.

“We live in a very big region and these things take time, but I am very pleased to say we are making headway, with a number of roads already repaired or scheduled for repairs in the coming weeks and months.”

Cr Taylor said some of the repairs would require road closures and urged residents to remain up-todate with any changes or detours.

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Queensland researchers have sorghum gene breakthrough

Queensland scientists have developed the world’s first pan-genome for sorghum in a breakthrough for crop improvement and gene discovery.

Minister for Agricultural environmental and disease Industry Development and stresses.

Fisheries Mark Furner said “Other genes were also the discovery unlocks the identified for productivity genomic treasures to breed and nutritional traits such improved varieties of the as grain colour, grain weight ancient cereal grain. and seed dormancy.

“This is exciting news “Until now our for Queensland where knowledge of the sorghum sorghum is a staple crop genome has lagged behind used mostly in the intensive other major crops. Armed livestock sector and worth with the pan-genome data, more than $250 million this researchers can now tap into year,” he said. variation at specific genes “A pan-genome describes to breed improved sorghum all genetic variation varieties.” within a species and this Mr Furner congratulated enables researchers to find the scientists from the previously missing genetic Department of Agriculture Dr Emma Mace led the team of scientists who completed information. and Fisheries, Queensland the study aimed at improving productivity in sorghum.

“A team of scientists Alliance for Agriculture - Photo, Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, UQ led by Dr Emma Mace and Food Innovation at the identified novel genes University of Queensland, Nature Plants. crop varieties in Australia He said the new data in the face of mounting from wild relatives of the Chinese Academy of cultivated sorghum that Sciences and BGI Genomics is already being used in challenges to production, could help to increase who jointly announced their breeding efforts to improve including climate change crop adaptation to discovery in the journal the yield and resilience of and increased water scarcity.

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The new tool will enable producers to take advantage of opportunities presented by markets and supply chains wanting red meat with environmental credentials.

There is currently no industry-wide measurement and monitoring system for producers to demonstrate their environmental performance and achieve recognition on an individual business level.

The platform will cover theme areas: biodiversity stewardship, ground cover, carbon balance, tree cover and drought resilience.

It will include measuring

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The free forum will “Growers have been be held at Dalby on asking us for more September 8 from 9am to information about best 1pm. practice harvester set up at The half-day forum the critical time,” he said. led by industry experts “Research has shown will provide information that in some instances and discussion around significant amounts of preventable harvester grain are being left on the losses, improvements ground during harvest. in efficiency and “In canola crops this output, calibrating can equate to income losses harvester technology, of about $75/ha, while reducing the risk of losses in winter chickpeas harvester fires and methods have been observed at of harvest weed seed about $52/ha.” control (HWSC).

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Grassfed beef producers and beef industry stakeholders have the opportunity to be involved in the design of a framework for the environmental sustainability platform, with the aim to create something practical, user friendly and relevant for industry.

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Leyburn Sprints Program helps Oakey students’ event postponed develop essential motor skills

The 25th Historic Leyburn Sprints have been postponed by three weeks until September 11 and 12, because of COVID-19 restrictions.

Sprints president Tricia Chant said although the State Government lifted the Brisbane lockdown, the Premier had asked people from the affected Local Government Areas to refrain from visiting regional areas.

This meant many competitors and spectators from greater Brisbane would not be able to attend the award-winning event on the original date of August 21 and 22.

“We are very mindful of running not only a successful event, but also a safe one, and we feel that this is the best solution

Oakey State School has this term reintroduced the Perceptual Motor Program (PMP) for students in prep to year two to help improve their coordination, fitness, balance, locomotion and eye-tracking skills.

The school is currently facilitating the program four days a week for half an hour.

Oakey State School staff have taken the lead with the activity alongside a dedicated group of year 6 students and parent volunteers.

Alongside a range of other activities, the local PMP program incorporates a dance program which is choreographed and taught by an Oakey State School staff member.

for all involved. We are working as fast as we can to advise our competitors, suppliers, sponsors, supporters and others involved in the Sprints,” Mrs Chant said.

She said the committee were “already almost fully prepared” for the event and that the re-scheduled event will offer the same features and attractions.

The Historic Leyburn Sprints is one of Australia’s most popular historic and classic motorsport events and attracts up to 15,000 visitors every year to the Southern Darling Downs region.

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‘A house is built by wisdom’. Proverbs 24:3 Our church recently celebrated 40 years since the current church was built. We heard a wonderful sermon about the conflicts that have been happening over the years about building temples and churches dating back to the times of King David. The conclusion drawn had to be that our relationships with God, Jesus and each other should always be more important than buildings.

This was personally followed by a Daily Devotion from ‘The Word for Today’ that says: ‘The storms of life will test whether or not you’ve done a good job with your family. An important key to succeeding at home is communication. Ask yourself these four questions.

1. How well do I communicate with the people I love?

Eg. Do I retaliate? Do I dominate? Do I isolate? Or do I co-operate and encourage?

2. Have I identified my communication killers? The internet, mobile phones, texting and TV are often culprits.’

It’s possible the average couple can spend 5 hours a day watching TV but only one hour a week in meaningful conversation. Is this why we are time poor?

3. Do I encourage everyone to speak their minds? Is this done respectfully?

4. Do I think creatively? Is time spent together as a family?

Is the daily commute a good catch up time?

‘Communication can happen anywhere, but it only happens when you make it a priority.’

Hoping you appreciated these words of wisdom as much as I did. I think we all fall short at times but being aware of how and where to make changes is a good start.

- June Evans, Anglican Church member

Stay safe around level crossings

Queensland-based rail freight company, Aurizon is urging the community to stay rail safe as part of national Rail Safety Week, with near misses for local train drivers occurring “almost on a weekly basis”.

Regional Operations Manager Andrew Hack says Aurizon train drivers continue to experience serious near misses at level crossings and in the rail corridor.

“Over the past year, we have continued to see reckless behaviour, almost on a weekly basis across

the Darling Downs,” Mr Hack said.

“While the majority of people do the right thing, there are a number of motorists who ignored the signs and flashing lights.

“We’ve even seen pedestrians and vehicles stopped in the middle of the tracks, and motorists

Australia Day Award nominations

Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) Deputy Mayor and Australia Day co-ordinating committee chair Cr Geoff McDonald is encouraging Oakey residents to nominate local achievers for a 2022 Australia Day award.

Award categories include: Citizen of the Year, Citizen of the year – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Young Citizen of the Year,

Cultural Award, Sports Award (senior and junior) and Community Group/ Event of the Year.

Nominations can be

completed at www.tr.qld. gov.au/australiaday and close on October 31.

Enquiries about joining the local Australia Day

committee or the awards can be directed to Council’s Community Development Officers by calling 131 872 or emailing info@tr.qld.gov.au

driving around boom gates as our trains approach the crossings.

“People need to understand that every near miss can have a real and traumatic impact on our train drivers.

“Every incident can have a devastating outcome for the people involved and our drivers and their families.

“Our drivers can’t simply stop or swerve to miss you, and even when the emergency brakes are applied, our trains can’t stop quickly.

“We’re urging people to slow down and stop taking short cuts, it’s just not worth the risk.

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“The law and the level crossing protections are in place for your safety and the safety of our people.

“Our message to the community is simple: Stop.

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Aurizon’s call to action comes as part of the national Rail Safety Week which is a community awareness week held by rail industry body The TrackSAFE Foundation.

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Crime Stoppers Queensland Deputy Chair Greg Beale said he and another Crime Stoppers director met with Oakey residents to educate them about the risks unsecured firearms can pose to the community.

“The fight against gun crime is stronger than ever and by joining forces with Oakey, Toowoomba and surrounding regional communities, we can all play our part in keeping our towns safe and reducing the risk of illicit weapons falling into the wrong hands,” he said.

“As a recreational shooter, I know the importance of not only registering your firearms but also ensuring that they are stored safely.”

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“Firearms are often kept in innocence and ignorance of their illegality or simply overlooked and forgotten in people’s homes.

“There are occasions where someone might have Grandad’s old gun in the back shed, have received a gun from a friend or family member, or a firearm is legally registered but no longer needed.”

Being caught with an unregistered or illegal firearm outside amnesty conditions could result in a fine of up to $66,725, up to 13 years in jail, and a criminal record.

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tour with visits planned to Miles, Mitchell and Dalby later this month.

“During our regional road trip, our key focus is to educate the public on the threat of unwanted, unregistered and illicit firearms in our communities,” Mr Beale said.

Crime Stoppers Queensland CEO Carmen Jenkinson called on the Oakey community to come together to combat gun crime.

“Our focus in the Darling Downs and surrounding regional towns is to educate the public on the threat of unwanted, unregistered and illicit firearms and encouraging residents to hand in these firearms so that they cannot fall into the wrong hands,” she said.

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Personal best times went to Toby Carter, 23:51 minutes, and Ben Kaiser, 36:26 minutes.

Members of the Running Mums Australia, Blood, Sweat and Beers, Hound Dog Fit and Derek Zoolander Centre for Kids Who Can’t Run Good clubs took part in the event.

Oakey Parkrun was made possible thanks to this week’s volunteers: Benjamin Morgan, Curt Batterham, Kate Paige, Oliver Jones, Sian Thurlow, Simmone Batterham and Tara Duffy.

Everyone is welcome to join Oakey Parkrun which is held on Saturday from 7am at Arthur Shooter Park.

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Oakey Golf Club results Goombungee Golf Club RESULTS Wednesday, August 11: the Ladies played an 18 hole Stroke in conjunction with the August Monthly Medal.

Winner of the Monthly Medal and Division 1 was Marlene Deans with 73 net.

Runner-up on a countback was Iris Thompson, 74 net.

Front nine winner was Christine Little, 22 points.

The back nine was won

by Hazel Harvey with 20 points.

Winner of Division 2 was Daphne Webster with a 74 net.

Pin on No. 3 was won

by Sheryl Barlow and No. 12, which is donated by Andrew King, was won by Iris Thompson.

Winner of the Putts was won by Joan Fisk with 29 putts.

Saturday, August 14 and Sunday, August 15: the members played an 18 hole Stableford.

The winner was Christine Little with 40 points.

Runner-up was Michael Rietveld with 39 points on a countback.

Ball rundowns went to Alan De Ross, 39 points;

Bev Bacon, 38 points; and Wayne Wirth, 37 points.

Pin on No. 3 was won by Ted Lucht, No. 8 to Mark Carter and the Pin on No. 12, which is donated by Andrew King, was won by Michael Rietveld.

COMING EVENTS Next Wednesday, August 18: the Ladies will play an 18 hole Stableford.

Saturday, August 21 and Sunday, August 22: the members will play an 18 hole Stroke.

Sunday, August 22: Crows Nest Carnival.

- Marlene Deans, Secretary

RESULTS Thursday, August 12 was a Men’s Single Stableford for a Club Trophy.

Winner was Harry Cover with 41 points.

Approaches went to 4/13 Harry Cover, 5/14 Charlie Sipple, 7/16 Dave Scutt.

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

The net winner was Gloria Scott with 75 net on a count back.

Putts winner was Val Hartland with 29 putts.

Approaches went to 1/10 Robyn Drowley, 2/11 Val

Drowley.

Sunday, August 15 was a Single Stableford for a Club Trophy.

Winner for the Men was Bill Robertson with 43 points.

Ladies winner was Robyn Drowley with 39 points.

Rundown went to Val Drowley, Greg Schull, Matty Burgess, Harry Cover.

Pin shots Men: 4/13 Dave Lowe, 8/17 David Humphrey.

Approaches Men went to 6/15 Dan Darlington, 5/14 Trent Peters, 2/11 Steve

Scores from the 400 yard shoot on August 7: Target Rifle: Ashley B., 105.14; John G., 102.9; Jack B., 93.3.

F Standard: Darryl P., 123.6; Hamish O’D., 121.9; Jason S., 120.5; Ray O’N., 119.9; Glenn E., 117.4; Scotty D., 115.3; Neil A., 112.3; John L., 104.2; Darryll M., 99.2; Wade F., 94; Tania O., 47.1 retired.

FTR: Rob F., 124.11.

F Open: Jane T., 118.3; Dennis B., 113.8; Bill O’B., 112.3; Bethany F., 109.5; Beth C., 106.

Visitors: Craig C., 121.5; Beau-Daniel B., 111.7; Staci B., 96.1.

Scores from the 500 yard shoot on August 14: Target Rifle: Mick D., 105.11; John G., 103.01; Hamish O’D., 85.2.

F Standard: Jason S., 124.12; Glenn E. 121.8; Ray O’N., 119.6; Shawn B., 119.4; Neil A., 111.3; John L., 108.2; Jack K., 94.2; Darryll M., 91.

F Open: Trevor V., 124.11; Dennis B., 123.10.

Visitors: Brian P., 125.11; Craig C., 122.3.

COMING EVENT Next week will be 600 yard shoot starting at

12.30pm.

For those who wish to try target shooting, visitors are most welcome.

A club rifle is available and coaching can be provided.

The zero range is available by appointment only.

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

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The latest scores for the Bernborough Pool & Darts competition: The Grand 1, 85; The Grand 2, 89; Bernborough Tavern 1, 52; and Bernborough Tavern 2, 52.

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Approaches: 6/15 Robyn Drowley, 3/12 Carmel Cover.

Results for 4 Ball Matchplay were: Dave Scutt and Geoff Bach won, 3 to 1, over Mark and Trent Peters; and Jamie Kennedy and Greg Buckley won on 19th over Nino Capuzzo and Steve Elfverson.

Final round to be played by end of play on August 22.

Members’ draw No. 23 went to Dan Darlington who was present.

Next week the draw will be $5.

COMING EVENTS Thursday, August 17 will be a Men’s Single Stableford for a Club Trophy.

Ladies will play a Single Stableford, Putts, for the Monthly Medal for a Club Trophy.

Sunday, August 22 will be the final round of 4BBB Matchplay Championship and Single Stableford for Harry Cover Trophy.

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Held in conjunction with North East Downs Landcare and Southern Queensland Landscapes, the workshop gave participants a start to finish method for propagating native plants from making a perfect cutting mix to choosing and preparing cuttings and the planting stage.

Mr Cockburn answered questions and worked one-on-one with members to enhance their plant propagation skills.

The workshop also highlighted the hard work of Oakey Urban Landcare volunteers who are using the native plant propagation techniques to bring to life the Koala Habitat Project.

The project, spread over 30 hectares of land, aims to increase koala populations in the region.

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With decades of hands-on experience working with local plants and landscapes, Oakey Urban Landcare president Trevor Cockburn was the ideal guest speaker to lead a large group of over 40 people from across the Toowoomba Region who gathered at the Cockburn Research Centre on Saturday for a Plant Propagation Workshop.

ABOVE: Learning more about native plant propagation are workshop participants John McNab and Michelle and Victor Fluri.

ABOVE: The workshop included a viewing of a documentary made about koala research undertaken at the former Brookvale Park.

RIGHT: Oakey Urban Landcare members Trisha Parks, Brett Evans and Hilton Jeffrey showcase their expert barbecuing skills.

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Oakey Social TOMNET Annual General Meeting Golf Club notes

After cancelling its 2020 meeting due to COVID-19 restrictions, the The Older Mens Network Inc. (TOMNET) Oakey group held its Annual General Meeting on Friday at the Oakey Historical Museum with Bruce Hoppe returned as president.

Oakey Social Golf Club played a Single Stableford with 31 players on the front nine on Sunday.

Oakey Social Golf winner W. Wirth and stand in for runner-up T. Flynn is T. ‘MF’ Lucht.

The winner was Wayne Wirth with 26 points and runner-up was T. Flynn with 22 points.

The Oakey Social Golf Club like to welcome a new player to our group, Brendan McDonald.

Thanks go out to Stan Gillis and Nashy for putting on a barbecue after our golf.

Pins and approaches went to: 1 - under 60, S. Petrie and over 60, R. MacKenzie; 2 - A. Cherry; 3 - Dylan Harvey; 4 - M. Krahenbring; 5 - Brett McDonald; 6 -

Paul Green will continue as vice president and Jerry Samuelsen accepted the role as secretary/ treasurer.

Andrew Langton will continue to act as patron to the organisation.

Mr Hoppe thanked the executive and all TOMNET members for their help and hard work.

“I want to thank the members. I’ve got a wonderful crew,” he said.

“It has been a wonderful achievement to be a part of TOMNET. “We’ve been able to keep in contact with everyone and if anyone is sick or their wife is sick, give them a ring and make sure they are right.”

S. Petrie; 7 - under 60, M. Krahenbring and over 60, R. MacKenzie; 8 T. Flynn; 9 - M. Krahenbring.

Long drives went to: A Grade - M. Krahenbring; B Grade - Stan Gillis; over 60 R. MacKenzie.

Membership number 17 was Pete Wolski was present for $20.

Raffles went to 33 G. Nash and 40 K. Darr.

COMING EVENT Next week’s game is a two Person Aggregate Stableford on the back nine with a 7am tee off.

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Mr Hoppe said the hard work members have put in collecting and recycling

newspapers has been a large source of fundraising for the group.

He also announced that the organisation will be expanding its partnership with the Oakey Historical Museum by volunteering to keep the grounds and gardens maintained.

ABOVE: Member for Condamine Pat Weir and Toowoomba Region Cr Nancy Sommerfield with TOMNET Oakey president Bruce Hoppe, secretary/ treasurer Jerry Samuelsen and patron Andrew Langton. Absent is vice president Paul Green.

LEFT: TOMNET Oakey members with invited guests at the AGM including patron Andrew Langton and QCWA Oakey president Wendy Gordon.

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Free Trivia session

Oakey Wellness Committee together with the Oakey Information Centre is hosting free a Trivia event tomorrow from 10am to 11.30am at the Information Centre.

Everyone is welcome to attend.

A free morning tea will be available during the session.

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Wednesday, August 18, 2021

60th Wedding Anniversary VALERIE AND LLOYD GODBEE

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Valerie and Lloyd Godbee (front) with children Cathy Withers and Trevor Godbee.

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Valerie and Llyod Godbee of Goombungee celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary amongst family and friends at the Oakey RSL on Saturday.

The couple met when Lloyd was working at a sheep station and Valerie was helping her family run the household at Bollon in western Queensland.

They married on August 12, 1961 and welcomed the birth of two children Cathy & Trevor.

The Godbee’s lived in Beaudesert before moving to Goombungee about a year ago.

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The couple now boasts five grand-children and ten great grand-children.

Valerie and Lloyd said the key to their long marriage is that they keep working at their relationship and are always patient with each other.

“You’ve got to keep working at it,” the couple said.

“And you can’t run after the first argument.”

In addition to well wishes from family and friends, the couple received diamond anniversary celebration cards from Queen Elizabeth II and Governor-General of Australia David Hurley.

Oakey Bowls Club Last Bears home

New Acland Mine Community Liaison Bec Meacham was excited to attend Oakey State High School last week to present to year 10 students as part of their ‘Welcome to the World of Work’ program. Thank you Oakey State High School for inviting us to participate in this excellent program.

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PENNANTS Pennant teams if playing Saturday, August 21 will be: 1 - P. Viney, P. Wolski, J. Harrison, S. Bradford; 2 - R. Henry, G. Fenton, I. Hedge, P. Rudken; and 3 - M. Hall, D. Barfield, P. Boyton, G. Usher.

Reserves will be B. Lucht, W. Patterson If no Pennants, Club Pairs will be played with R. Krause and S. Bradford versus D. Pokarier and G. Fenton.

Bob will be in contact with regards to Pennants.

RESULTS Saturday, August 14 was Club Pairs with

D. Pokarier and G. Fenton defeating J. Harrison (sub) and W. Patterson; and L. Hudson (sub) and S. Bradford defeating P. Viney and I. Hedge.

The Sunday, August 15 results were: winners B. Poole and G. Fenton; and runners-up - Egon and A. Jackson.

First round: P. Rudken.

Last round: Emzy and I. Hedge.

COMING EVENT Sunday, August 22 will Long Tan Day, with a 9.30am start.

Come along and have a game with the Vietnam Veterans.

game for season

The Oakey Bears will be taking on Highfields Eagles in their last home game for the season this Saturday at Trevor Mickleborough Oval.

The games will begin with the Under 18s at 1pm followed by Reserve Grade at 2.30pm and A Grade at 4pm.

The bar, canteen and barbecue will be operating.

The home game comes after the A Grade side clinched a tight win, 24 to 20, against Brothers at the weekend.

Captain Nick Ferris led his team to victory

alongside hard working veteran Steve Rodgers who also played well.

Tries went to Dylan Adamson, Josh Stanton, Steve Rodgers and Jason Ferris with four goals to Dylan Adamson.

The talented Under 18s team also had a win against Brothers, 36 to 26, while the battling Reserve Grade team was defeated, 58 to 10.

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