The Oakey Float entered into the Community Float category and was up against some tough competition.
worker told us only our float wouldn’t fit through the doors of the building.
“Last year the Oakey High School really supported us a lot but it wasn’t a whole township thing.”
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This Oakey Float being driven through the streets of Toowoomba City accompanied by locals and community groups.
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how they judge the floats, so that’s something I’m investigating.“Wewere also meant to have our float displayed inside Grand Central but at the very last minute that morning a council
Last Saturday, the Oakey Chamber of Commerce’s Oakey Float travelled through the Toowoomba CBD to Queens Park as thousands gathered to watch the annual Grand Central Floral Parade.
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However, despite the float featuring over 60 per cent real locally-grown flowers, the float was unsuccessful in securing a place in the top three.“It’s a real shame we didn’t place this year,” Float organiser Zoe Grainger said.“But we aren’t too sure
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Front 9 winner was Daphne Webster with 18 points and the Back 9 was won by Kathy Fenton with
Thursday 15th September, Men’s Single Stableford for a Club Trophy. Winner was Wayne Nemeth with 42 points. Approaches: 1/10, Harry
Thursday 22nd September, Men 9 hole Eclectic Stableford for a ClubLadies’Trophy.Single Stableford for a Club Trophy, Final Round Handicap Matchplay Championship.
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Cover; 2/11, David Cass; 4/13, Gary Buckley, David Scutt and Wayne Nemeth.
On Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th September the members played an 18 hole Stroke in conjunction with the September Monthly Medal.
Just one $5 raffle ticket will buy 21 perch fingerlings that will be released.
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Winner of Division 1 and the Monthly Medal was Doug Fisk with 71 nett.
Ladies Single Stableford for a Club Trophy. Winner was Robyn Drowley with 38 points. Approaches: 3/12 and 5/14, Gloria Scott; 9/18, Jan Mullins.
local businesses, including fishing rods and a kayak.
Goombungee Golf Results
with 37 points (ocb) and winner for Ladies was Robyn Drowley with 38 points. Rundown: Gary Herriman, Murray McLeod, Garry Shea, Royce Polzin, Damien Peters. Pin shots Men: 3/12, Adrian Delaney; 4/13, Craig Kennedy; 8/17, Travis Peters. Approaches: 1/10, Rob Mansbridge; 9/18, Murray McLeod. Ladies’ approach 5/14, Janette Cooper.Members’ draw. No.
Winner of Division 2 was Stan Gillies with 100 nett.Runner-up was Michael Rietveld with 74 nett and the rundown went to Andrew King with 76 nett.
Sunday 18th September, Single Stableford for a Club Trophy. Winner for Men was Rodney Mann
Handicap Matchplay draw for next week: Ann Cass vs. Jan Mullins.
95, Travis Peters, who was present and wins $5. Next week, $5.
- Murray McLeod
The Oakey Freshwater Fish Stocking Association is hosting a Carp Buster event and is selling raffle tickets to raise money for stocking local waterways with fish. On 22nd October at Arthur Shooter Park, the Association will host the Carp Buster competition from 6am to Registrations3pm. close at 10am on the day or you can pre-register via email at oakeyfishstocking@gmail. com
12, which is donated by Andrew King, was won by Doug Fisk and the pin on No. 5/14, which is donated by The Barn, was won by Andrew King.
On Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th September the members will play an 18 hole Stableford as well as the Cecil Plains Carnival.
On Wednesday 14th September the Ladies played an 18 hole Stableford, the winner being Joan Fisk with 36 points.Runner-up was Janice Little with 31 points.
Oakey Carp Buster event
Oakey Golf Club Results
On Wednesday 21st September there will be an 18 hole Stroke in conjunction with the September Monthly Medal.
Sunday 25th September, Single Stroke, Monthly Medal - Club Trophy.
12 points (ocb).
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are heaps of prizes up for grabs donated by
Pin on No. 3 was won by George Wright, No.
Mayor Antonio said the thanksgiving service would be livestreamed.
employment opportunities for hundreds of local workers and suppliers.
Winners Jerry Samuelson and Kim Pham.
New accepting expressions of
which spanned more than 70 years,” he said.
permanent workforce will be approximately 400 fulltime roles, made up of Darling Downs locals.”
mines in Queensland, New Acland Mine does not engage fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) workers, with more than 90 per cent of our previous workforce living within 50 kilometre radius of the “Localsite. businesses can also express their interest in supplying goods and services at New Acland MineDarlingonline.”Downs locals can register their interest in a job at New Acland Mine by visiting interest/current-expressions-of-newhopegroup.com.au/https://
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“On 8th October we have a country music concert with Lindsay Waddington, Allan Castello and Ken Lindsay.”
The winners of the Gowrie Little Plain Spring Dance were Jerry Samuelson and Kim Pham.
interest
New Acland Mine General Manager Dave O’Dwyer.
“Our next dance will be our Anniversary Ball on 15th October, where we will be judging for king and queen,” organiser Barry Heinemann said.
For all enquiries, phone Shirley on 4630 4384.
Mayor Paul Antonio said residents were welcome to attend the public service that coincides with Australia’s national day of mourning for the late monarch.
to beAsuninjured.aresultof the crash, one lane of the Warrego Highway was blocked and motorists were redirected through Oakey.
According to a Queensland Ambulance Service spokesperson, crews arrived on scene at about 8.15am and treated two people who appeared
“Aside from the longevity of her service, it was the Queen’s unwavering devotion to duty and her many personal attributes that
Toowoomba Region
“As our Constitutional Head of State, the service is a fitting way to recognise the late Queen’s extraordinary service,
Watch the livestream at this link: watch?v=pQ4RG_Otidgwww.youtube.com/https://
New Acland Mine General Manager Dave O’Dwyer announced at a press conference last week that New Hope is now seeking expressions of interest from locals who would like to apply for a job if the mine is reopened.
Late last month, Queensland Minister for Resources Scott Stewart approved the mining lease for New Acland, meaning it is now only one step away from reopening. The decision to reopen the mine now lies with the Chief Executive of the
Mr O’Dwyer said New Hope is now in the process of looking for local employees.“Please visit the New Hope Group website and register your interest for a role at New Acland Mine,” he “Oncesaid. the project is underway, we’ll need truck drivers, engineers, electricians, operators, administration staff and mechanics.“Unlike a lot of other
Acland
department administered by Queensland Minister for Water Glenn Butcher who must decide whether to grant the project an Associated Water Licence (AWL).Mr O’Dwyer said the AWL will enable a restart of operations and
endeared her to so many people across the spectrum of society that have been fondly recalled in the wake of her “Toowoombadeath. residents of a certain age will recall when the Queen and her husband Philip, who was then the Duke of Edinburgh, visited the city during their 1954 tour to Australia.“Iremember my mother bringing me to Toowoomba to join the crowds eager to catch a glimpse of the royal party,” Mayor Antonio said.
He said the official events held throughout the world this past week reinforce the end of a significant era in history.
Gowrie Little Plain Spring Dance Winners
“We will have our chance to play a part in the official remembrance services on September 22.”
Truck-Ute crash
On Monday morning, traffic was diverted through Oakey after a truck and utility vehicle collided on the Warrego Highway just past the Oakey turnoff.
“At the peak of construction, there will be close to 600 local workers on site at New Acland Mine,” he “Throughoutsaid. the life of the project, the
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Pty Ltd and as a result the company took over the pig and calf and cattle yards at Quinalow.Inlate 1972, Maclus purchased the business of Corfe & Co at Oakey due to the untimely death of Mr. John Corfe, and after that weekly pig and calf sales were conducted at Oakey.
In 1966, Angus M. MacDiarmid & Son Pty Ltd amalgamated with Eugene Pukallus and became known as Maclus
Maclus Pty Ltd’s origins start in 1907 at Crow’s Nest when an ironmongery and general store was opened up by Mr. D. H. MacDiarmid.
held.In July 1974, Maclus Pty Ltd was engaged to sell one of the big commercial buildings in the centre of Oakey - that being the Fitzpatrick building, owned by Dunlop-I.B.C. whose complimentedmanagementMacluson the efficiency of the sale when the building realised $59,000 and was purchased by George Florentzos.
Company’s origin: Maclus Pty Ltd
Due to the increased overhead in efficiently covering all the territory, it was the decision of the directors of Maclus in 1974 to construct a set of cattle yards at Oakey to endeavour to have a central selling point where weekly cattle sales could be
RIGHT: An advertisement for the sale of the Fitzpatrick building in Oakey.
Several years later, Mr. Doug MacDiarmid was joined by his brother Mr. Angus MacDiarmid and the firm then became known as MacDiarmid Bros.In the mid 1920s, Doug MacDiarmid resigned and Angus changed the firm name to Angus M. MacDiarmid.
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It was at this stage that weekly pig and calf sales were conducted in Crow’s Nest by Angus.
“Eventually I’ll need another room if we want to offer double massages.
Ann demonstrating how she meditates in the new meditation space that anyone is welcome to use.
Wright has been pivotal to actualising two murals at Grand Central Shopping Centre, including the large Culture Wall in Dent Street and the 2022
‘Tea bag’ exhibition a conversation starter
who offers a range of services including massages, life coaching and aroma
“Hopefully this time next year I’ll have a receptionist, that’s my goal,” she said.
The new premises offer clients a separate private massage room, a spacious and calming meditation area and a store offering crystals, oils, ointments, creams and other healing devices.
A special double-sided complete fossil up for sale.
“There’s a few crystal sellers at the markets, but no other permanent crystal shop [in Oakey].”
The exhibition’s Artist Talk is at 11am on Sunday.
Ann has moved to Shop 3, 81 Campbell the other Oakey
“My plan is to also have meditation groups and essential oil classes.
Wright lives in the worker’s cottage that has been in her Summers family for six generations, spanning 98 years.
Ann has ambitions to grow the shop even further.
Her opening hours are from 8am to 5pm Monday to Friday and Saturday mornings by appointment.Contact Ann on 0408 422 764 or stop by and say hello at her new shop.
An exhibition highlighting treasured moments of personal interaction titled, ‘Want a cuppa?’, is on display at Crows Nest Gallery from September 21 to October 16.
therapy.
ABOVE: Ann’s new crystal range. BELOW: Ann showing off her new private massage room.
Wright enjoyed conducting Tea Bag art workshops at the Curious Arts Festival and the Toowoomba Regional Art Gallery and will be working with the Crows Nest QCWA members to produce art to contribute to this latest exhibition.
Jennifer Wright’s (Summers) exhibition combines artworks made from tea bags and other reminders of warm conversations.Thedifferent elements invite viewers to share experiences and reconnect in an exhibition space that encourages (COVID-safe) personal interaction.
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She has previously worked with school students to analyse a shopping centre’s waste output while exploring ways to reduce people’s energy and waste footprint.
She said the buses of people coming here during the Carnival of Flowers is an untapped opportunity.
Wright was born in Crows Nest during the Second World War.
“That way I can have someone out here answering the phone and managing customers while I can focus on helping people.
“I want to start Monday meditation sessions to start off the week and manifest what you want to achieve, and perhaps run essential oil classes teaching people how to use them on “PeopleWednesdays.just put whatever oil in their diffuser, but there’s so many more benefits people don’t realise!
frankincense - it’s pretty much for everything.”
Her grandmother was an active community volunteer and member of the Queensland Country Women’s Association (QCWA), which is celebrating its centenary thisInyear.2012, Wright was awarded a Regional Arts Australia Award for outstanding contribution to the arts in regional Australia.Sheis committed to sharing skills and has run many workshops, including Weaving with weeds at the Brisbane EcoScience Precinct, Hampton Festival, the Crows Nest Gallery and other venues.
She hopes her expanding business is a drawcard for tourists coming to visit Oakey.
side of The
To stay up-to-date with upcoming activities, visit her Facebook page.
Ann said it provides internal balance which applies to so many aspects of our lives.
“If ever in doubt, use
Owner Ann Brewer is an holistic support coach
permanent NAIDOC mural Champions for the Future inside the shopping centre.
She particularly loves the Crows Nest Gallery, not just because she was born in the old hospital, but because of the active and cohesive creative community.
The artist reveals her appreciation of art’s important role in creating more cohesive, connected communities.Sheisholding two Tea Bag art workshops with Crows Nest QCWA members and their art will be added to artworks in the exhibition.‘Wanta cuppa?’ is the culmination of Wright’s varied professional and personal experiences.
Street, Oakey, now on
“It’s a good way to familiarise kids with the dentist before they have to come into the office.
by Dr Reeves explaining how to brush their teeth properly, what bad ‘bugs’ and germs are and the right food to be eating to protect teeth from them.
BELOW: C&K kids eagerly awaiting the surprise visit!
Get on down to the Oakey skatepark today for an awesome community day run by PCYC’s Kat Medland and school chappy Sharon.
drinks.There will be a 3-on3 basketball competition run by Daniel Sims from the Toowoomba Basketball Association with prizes up forTeamgrabs. registrations are essential.Ifyou would like to join the Chappy’s Murder Mystery activity, see Chappy Sharon to register on the Contactday. Kat for more information and registration details via email katarina.medland@
Below is the program:
more years of experience running the workshops in Dalby.“We ran these workshops annually for five years when we were at our Dalby practice and have done two rounds since we moved to our Oakey practice,” he said.
‘Floss’ pays a visit to local kids
11am – Start the barbecue (steak sandwiches/snags) and
charming princes and were presented to Snow White as potential suitors once the wicked Queen’s plan had been discovered and she had turned from her evil“Theways. audience was wonderful and your venue is great,” Production Principal, Alli Pope (aka The Wicked Queen) said.
Thereday! 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
10am – Start with small games that will be set up around the area.
Some students from the audience performing on stage!
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- Joanne Evans
Oakey Community Day is Today!
Oakey & District Arts Council members were responsible for the live performance and were delighted to have students from three local schools in attendance.Thestory, which included a special emphasis on good eating habits, was humorously delivered and happily absorbed by a very responsive audience.Some local schoolchildren found themselves on stage in various roles.
Floss, Dr Chris Reeves and kids from the C&K Childcare Centre in Oakey
The kids listened eagerly to a short presentation
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
Oakey Family Dental’s mascot ‘Floss’ the giant tooth paid a visit to five local childcare centres to teach kids the importance of looking after their teeth.
“We don’t want them to perceive a dentist office as scary territory, so I come out each year and meet them in this environment first.”
Oakey Family Dental owner Chris Reeves and mascot ‘Floss’ visited local childcare centres to introduce young ones to the idea of regular dentist visits and maintaining healthy teeth.
Six cool dudes were chosen from the crowd, dressed with caps and cool shades, and were then asked to demonstrate their extraordinary dance moves in their own minute of fame.Two young boys became
10.30am – Start the 3-on3 basketball competition.
pcyc.org.au or phone on 0459 836 335.
This is the second year Dr Reeves has run this workshop in Oakey, however he has many
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ABOVE: Oakey Family Dental’s mascot ‘Floss’.
Snow White comes to town
After more than two years of negotiation and postponements due to pandemic restrictions, local schoolchildren witnessed Jally Productions’ twist on the popular Snow White fairy tale last Thursday in Oakey’s Cultural Centre.
“We really enjoyed bringing our show to Oakey.“Our next stop is Wandoan, then on to Warwick.”Theshow concluded with a short Q and A segment, where children endeavoured to find out some of the secrets of live performance and the featured characters.
the township’s support this year,” Ms Grainger said.
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local news on Channel 7 or 9 I “Wethink. got some advertising coverage for the town which is good.
ABOVE: Zoe (left) and Rev. Eddie (right) drumming up support from the crowd.Local dancers following the float.
Champions childcare. “It’s good to see them all recycling and upcycling the materials and giving the kids something they can use and have fun with.”
• General non-urgent enquires can be logged our website by visiting www.tr.qld.gov.au/onlineservices
(Left to right) All of the model replica buildings of the Oakey businesses who sponsored this year’s Float, (above) Bernborough Tavern, The Oakey Pharmacy, the Oakey Newsagency, Ray White Rural Oakey, (below) Riverina Stockfeeds, Oakey Electrical, Great Country Pies Bakery and Kerrytown Meats.
year’s float because they want to help out, which is great to “Hopefullyhear. a knock on effect has happened.
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• Toowoomba Region Libraries and Art Galleries are closed. opening hours will on Friday, 23 September 2022 www.tr.qld.gov.au
Regular
• Our Customer Service Centres are closed on Thursday. If you have an urgent matter, please phone our afterhours service on 131 872
“We ended up on the
• Milne Bay and Highfields Aquatic and Fitness Centres are open 9am - 4pm.
“Some of the businesses
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• Our waste collection waste facilities will remain operational as usual.
ABOVE: Rev. Eddie with his group of drummers providing musical entertainment during the parade. BELOW: Riverina Stockfeeds’ model replica on the float.
Oakey Scouts leading the march in front of the Oakey Float.
Oakey Float support expected to grow
will be keeping their model replicas of their stores and some are donating them to local“Kerrytownchildcares. Meats is giving theirs to Little
“However, this year because we got some of the local businesses involved as sponsors and had them represented on the Float, it felt like we had more of
Wednesday, September 21, 2022 THE OAKEY CHAMPION Page 7 National Day of Mourning Thursday, 22 September 2022 HM QUEEN ELIZABETH II 1926 - 2022 Thursday, 22 September 2022 has been declared a National Public Holiday to honour the life and service of Her Majesty the Queen Elizabeth II.
“After the parade, more residents have come up to me asking me to tell them when we will start next
TONIGHT
Grand 1 vs. Grand 2 at
Bernborough Pool & Darts
The final scores for teams going into the finals.
- Wayne
“It is a welcoming, modern facility which includes a library, customer service centre, public meeting space and community hub all rolled into one,”he said.
“The previous library was visited by over 50,000 people each year.”
TRC Environment and Community Committee Lead Cr Tim McMahon said the $14 million upgrade of the Highfields Library was designed to meet the needs of the Highfields community now and into the future.
Highfields Library officially opened
Grand 1 with 115 points, Grand 2 with 128 points, Tavern 1 with 85 points, Tavern 2 with 74 points, Tavern 3 with 76 points.
Earlier this week, Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) officially opened the newly upgraded Library at Highfields.
The Grand BernboroughHotel. Tavern 1 vs. Bernborough Tavern 2 at the Bernborough Tavern. Good luck to all of the teams.
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page.Oakey ParkRun happens every Saturday morning fromFollow7am. this link to register as a competitoroakey/https://www.parkrun.com.au/
Oakey ParkRun
On Sunday 18th of September we played 4BBB Stroke with 33 players on the back nine and the winners were Bruce Lucht and Brett McDonald on 28
Don’t forget 2nd October we are travelling to Gatton Golf Course for 18 holes.
Under 60, S. Nicholson; 17, HL; 18, D. Harvey.
Saturday November 5: Visit from Wellington Point, 1pm start, mixed. Names on the board please.
please.Sunday October 23: Visit from Northern Rivers, 12.30pm start C/S. 30 players required mixed.
morning achieving their goals!Oakey ParkRun is always looking for more volunteers, as without them ParkRun cannot go ahead.Ifyou’re interested in helping out on Saturday mornings, contact Oakey ParkRun on the Facebook
First placed was Faith McKay with a time of 23 minutes and 30 seconds, 2nd place was Jessica McKay with 26 minutes and 39 seconds, 3rd place was Mark Wheatley with 32 minutes and 12 seconds and 4th place was Vicki Dearling with 35 minutes and 43 Wellseconds.doneto all twelve competitors who spent the
Long Drives: A Grade, M. Krahenbring; B Grade, S. Nicholson; Over 60, P. Flynn.Members’ draw was 1, Murray Bradford, who was not present for $25.
nett.The runners-up were George Fenton and Gary Lange on count back to Sean Petrie and Graham Byers with 30 nett.
Oakey Men’s Bowls
results: Winners were Dave & Vince; Runners-up were Paddy & Andrew; Last round, Ian & Kim.
Oakey Social Golf
Raffles going to numbers 93, P. Wolski and 98, M. NextMorgan.week’s game on 25th September is Single Stableford on the front nine with a 6.30am tee off.
- Flynny/Macca
Last Saturday 17th September, Oakey ParkRun competitors gathered in Arthur Shooter Park to complete their weekly 5 kilometre course.
Sunday October 2: Irish Theme day, sponsored by Alison & Matt Park, 1pm start, 3 bowl pairs, barbecue to follow the game. Names on the board
The winners of the pins/approaches are: 10, B. McDonald; 11, Over 60, G. Byers; Under 60, A. Cherry; 13, M. Krahenbring; 14, T. Boyd; 15, A. Cherry; 16, Over 60, D. McMonagle;
1. How beef cattle and sheep producers currently supplement their livestock?2.Which delivery forms of methane reducing products are producers most likely to use?
While grainfed exports rose by 13 per cent year-onyear, grassfed exports rose by 23 per cent to 62,752 tonnes.
Following was New South Wales with 4.4 million head (18 per cent), Victoria with 3.6 million head (15 per cent), South Australia with 1 million head (4 per cent), Western Australia with 2.1 million head (9 per cent), the Northern Territory with 1.7 million head (7 per cent) and Tasmania with 800,000 head (3 per cent).
On a regional level, Queensland’s Fitzroy Basin was the area with the most cattle in Australia, totalling 2,523,546 head, which is more than all states except New South Wales and Victoria.Ofthe 68 million sheep counted in Australia for 2021, the distribution was far more equitable with the five biggest regions spread across four different states.
Australian beef export sales for the month of August were reportedly 23 per cent higher than July’s sales, and 19 per cent stronger than levels this time last year.
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- Japan accounted for 24% - USA accounted for 17%,- Other markets made up the balance (about 19 perMeatcent). and Livestock Australia (MLA) attributes this increase in beef exports to significant growth in grassfed exports.
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has released data showing herd and flock numbers by region for the 2021 financial year, and Queensland leads in Cattle.
Lamb exports to the emerging market of SouthEast Asia rose by 70 per cent on July 2022 volumes
Although higher than July, chilled beef exports fell by 9 per cent year-onyear to 20,400 tonnes.
Red meat exports outperform year-ago levels
supplementing livestock will depend on the individual operation.
To complete the survey,
Herd and flock numbers in each region released
The two surveys will take approximately 15 to 20 minutes to complete.
Both lamb and goat meat exports performed well.
Have your say on methanereducing supplements
then South Australia with 10.8 million head (16 per cent), Western Australia with 12.7 million head (19 per cent), Tasmania with 2.4 million head (3 per cent) and finally Queensland with just 2.1 million head (3 per cent).
In August, Australian beef exports reached 92,080 tonnes – the highest monthly total since June 2020.Beef exports rose in all major markets but increases were especially
Reducing enteric methane emissions from red meat is a key challenge on the red meat industry’s journey to becoming carbon neutral by 2030 (CN30).
According to Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) there are more sheep in New South Wales than there are cattle in the whole of Australia.TheBureau said Queensland has the least amount of sheep of any state or territory, yet it has most animals overall.
- Greater China accounted for 20%
pronounced in South Korea (43 per cent year-on-year) and China (37 per cent year-on-year).Thisisthe break down of exports per market: - Korea accounted for 20%
New South Wales took the lead with 24.7 million head (36 per cent), followed by Victoria with 15.4 million head (23 per cent),
Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) wants producers to fill out a survey so it can understand what the best method of supplementing livestock will be depending on the individualSpecifically,operation. the two questions it wants answered are:
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and goat exports in August were 90 per cent higher than year-ago levels.
With new methane reducing active ingredients becoming available, supplementation is shaping up to be one of key tools producers can use to address this challenge onfarm.However, as producers know, the best method of
According to the findings, there were 24.4 million cattle (dairy and beef) in Australia in 2021 with Queensland having 10.7 million head; nearly half of all cattle in the country (44 per cent).
Lieutenant Colonel Groves said they left the base at 10.45am and arrived at the school at approximately 11.45 am.
relations and more.
Once at the school, three training airframe aircraft were put on display in the school carpark for students and onlookers to view and get a ‘hands-on’ learning experience.Thethree aircraft on display included a 1:1 scale
Commanding Officer of the Rotary-wing Aircraft Maintenance School (RAMS) Lieutenant Colonel Trent Groves said the activity aimed to strengthen ties with the school and the local
After students observed the aircraft displays in the carpark, they made their way to the school oval where they waited in anticipation for the arrival
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of yet another aircraft, the ARHFlyingTiger.in, the ARH Tiger helicopter landed on the oval on time at 1pm, where crews completed a typical training exercise for the students to see.
“Butsafety.Lieutenant Colonel Groves really put in the effort and made it happen and we cannot express how grateful we are.”
personnel.Circular arm movements convey to crews to keep pumping fuel and horizontal side-way movements mean to stop pumping fuel.
Last Friday, local students were treated to a visit from Army Aviation personnel and aircraft sent from Oakey’s Swartz Barracks base.
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Something you don’t see every day in Oakey! A Black Hawk and MRH90 Taipan training airframes were being towed from the base through town to the Oakey State High School. - Photo, Bradley Richardson
- Photo, Bradley Richardson
“It took about an hour to get all three aircraft from base to the school while police were escorting them and managing traffic.”
“We had over 500 visitors from other schools, including St Monica’s Catholic Primary School, Oakey State School and Kulpi State School,” he said.“Our relationship with the base has only grown more since Lieutenant Colonel Groves has been in command of RAMS.
This is the second year this event has been held and both Oakey State High School and the Australian Army Aviation Training Centre (AAvnTC) hope to continue to work together so they can bring this event to future students.
They demonstrated to students some of what happens daily on base by refuelling and rearming the aircraft while the aircraft was still running which is called a “Hot Refuel” by Army Aviation, as well as showing the
The Oakey State High School carpark was a hive of students all eager to get an up-close look at the Army Aviation displays.
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Oakey students and residents gather to watch Army helicopter display
“It’s about showing kids there’s more than just pilots in Army Aviation,” he “There’ssaid. a whole team of people behind what we do, from refuelling and rearming aircraft to public
correct hand signalling for communication between
Once the exercise was complete, the ARH Tiger took off from the school oval at about 2pm, giving the students and onlookers one last impressive fly past before heading back to base.Oakey State High School
The highly manoeuvrable ARH Tiger lifts off from the school oval on its departure back to base. What a site to see.
Oakey residents lined the streets to catch a glimpse of the aircraft being towed through the centre of town during their journey from the Army Aviation base to Oakey State High School.
model replica of an MRH90 Taipan made in Germany just for training, an older pilot training aircraft, the Kiowa and a Black Hawk that after being involved in an accident many years ago is now a training airframe also.
- Photo, Bradley Richardson
“Thishim. event hadn’t happened in a few years (before 2021) it’s been really hard for us to get it approved because of health and
“We just really want to thank
Principal Danny Keenan said the welcome visit was a huge success.
community.Lieutenant Colonel Groves said it’s important for the base to be involved with the local community and give students an opportunity to learn about possible career paths in Army Aviation as well.
“Our community life is greatly enriched by the efforts of the volunteers whose passion and
For enquiries about joining a local Australia Day committee or the awards, call 131 872 or email info@tr.qld.gov.au
He said different species of plants require different environments.
enthusiasm keeps their respective groups running, especially in the aftermath of floods and other challenges.“Weall know someone who contributes countless hours of assistance and run facilities or events for the benefit of fellow residents.
include:Citizen of the Year (for a person older than 26), Citizen of the Year –Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Young citizen of the year (for a nominee under 26), Cultural award, Sports award (senior and junior), and Community group/event of the year.
Landcare workshop room.
Pop on down to Oakey’s Urban Landcare Group this September where club president flowers.
For further information, contact Trevor Cockburn on 0409 633 352 or call to the Landcare Building at 50 Oakey-Kelvinhaugh Road, Oakey.
Deputy Mayor and Australia Day coordinating committee chair Cr Geoff McDonald is encouraging residents to recognise the Region’s volunteers and community workers.“Our local government area has hundreds of citizens who devote their time and expertise to running community organisations and events that contribute to all sectors across the Region,” he said.
Trevor Cockburn is holding free classes on growing and propagating native plants and
Nominate community achievers for 2023 Toowoomba Region Australia Day awards
Free Oakey Landcare workshops this month
workshops are free for people who attend and will teach the valuable skills of how to grow different varieties of native plants as well as how to grow and maintain a healthy koala habitat.
The workshops will be running every day from now until Sunday 25th September from 10am to 4pm.There are vast displays of flowers, all grown locally in the Oakey area, as well as demonstrations.propagationMrCockburnsaidthe
“Wattle seeds need to be grow in individual pots because they won’t all grow if they’re cramped together,” Mr Cockburn said.“While eucalyptus seeds are as fine as sawdust and need to be put in a bigger pot.“The point of this open workshop is to show people what we do and how they can get involved.”
Native flower display.
“I encourage residents to nominate our true blue achievers.
“It is a fitting reward for any of these people to be nominated and then considered for the various award“Thecategories.beauty of the awards is that residents
can nominate fellow citizens who have gone the extra mile to help their communities during very trying“Takingtimes.a few minutes to complete an online nomination form or sending in a nomination form to Council is a fitting way to honour someone you know who has stepped up during the past year, or who selflessly volunteers at a community group or organisation.”CrMcDonald said residents needed to lodge nominations by October 31 to allow local Australia Day committees time to review and judge categories in readiness for next year’s
Oakey Landcare president Trevor Cockburn.
Toowoomba Regional Council is inviting residents to nominate our communities’ achievers who will be considered for 2023 Toowoomba Region Australia Day awards.
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