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Staff at the Oakey Community Pharmacy celebrated Pyjama Day last Thursday; a day that raises funds and awareness for children in foster care.

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Gianna and Cassie dressed up in their pyjamas at work to raise money for The Pyjama Foundation.

Every year The Pyjama Foundation encourages Australians to wear their favourite pair of pyjamas on National Pyjama Day to help raise much-needed funds for children in foster

care.

Oakey Community Pharmacy Retail Manager Gianna Kelly said the whole store banded together to show support for this important day.

“We have decorated the store and counter,” she said.

“We also have a donation box on the counter for customers to put money into, which we will send off

to The Pyjama Foundation.

“We also have posters up explaining where the money will be going and a bit about what this day means.”

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Have your say on Do you want to E-scooters and E-bikes work in Council?

Residents are being encouraged to have their say on a six-month trial for an e-scooter and e-bike hire scheme in Toowoomba.

Toowoomba Regional Council Infrastructure Committee Portfolio Leader Cr Melissa Taylor has asked members of the public to bring forward any feedback they have by 12 August.

“Around Queensland, E-scooters and other E-micromobility devices

like E-bikes, are becoming popular as an affordable and environmentally friendly mode of transport,” she said.

“We want to gauge if they will be an appropriate transport for our community.

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we’re keen to hear from all members of the community and their views.

“This includes current users, potential users of the proposed hire scheme and those within the community with any concerns about the project for Council to take into consideration as the trial is developed.

“There are options for residents to contact the team if they’re not able to provide feedback via the website, including at popup information stands in the CBD over the coming weeks.

“Feedback will be used

by Council to help shape the proposed E-micromobility trial.

“If there is interest from the community and potential suppliers are identified then we will consider a trial, possibly beginning at the end of this year.”

Consultation is now open and available until 12 August 2022.

The public can make comment via the YourSay website at https://yoursay. tr.qld.gov.au/e-devices-survey or by contacting Council on 131 872.

Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) is implementing a new training program which aims to upskill locals and help them get temporary and casual jobs in Council.

TRC is calling for expressions of interest for a new in-house casual and temporary employment pool (TEMPO Pool).

Finance and Business Strategy Committee Chair Cr Geoff McDonald said the TEMPO program aims to address the number of vacancies within Council’s workforce.

“In the current market there is a lot of competition for jobs and we need to ensure we’re doing everything we can to attract potential suitors to our organisation so we can continue delivering quality outcomes for our community,” he said.

“We are looking for people for both our indoor and outdoor temporary employment pools.

“The ideal candidate should have some background in the relevant field, be highly motivated, readily available and have a willingness to learn.

“Council will provide

training to develop or upgrade skills to increase employability with our organisation.

“At its core, this is a community outreach program.

“We understand our Region demographics and know there are a lot of people who are struggling to find work and remain disadvantaged.

“We particularly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with a disability, migrants, mature age jobseekers, school leavers, people re-entering the workforce after a lengthy absence and veterans to apply.”

TRC Finance and Business Strategy Portfolio Leader Cr Kerry Shine said as one of the biggest employers in the Region, the program was an opportunity for local job seekers to get a foot in the door.

“TEMPO isn’t designed

to train people from scratch.

“Applicants should have some background in the relevant area and a positive attitude is a must,” he said.

“Participants who successfully complete the training and demonstrate high performance throughout the program may have the opportunity to join Council’s pool of casual and temporary employees.

“We see this as a great way to help our community get back into the workforce after a particularly challenging couple of years.”

For more information on how you can apply, visit the Council website or call them on 131 872 between 8.30am to 5.15pm Monday to Friday.

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According to The Pyjama Foundation, 149,611 pairs of pyjamas have been worn and so far more than $480,700 has been raised Australiawide.

“With the money raised from National Pyjama Day, you’ll be helping us offer learning skills to more than 1000 children, fund educational resources and help

provide stable, positive relationships,” the Foundation said.

Everyone is welcome to sign up and register, including groups, individuals, schools and

workplaces.

To learn more about National Pyjama Day or how to sign up, visit https://fundraise. thepyjamafoundation.com/ event/npd-2022.

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Vehicle crashes into a horse

Last Saturday night, a driver crashed into a man riding a horse on Peters Road in Meringandan West.

A spokesperson for the Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) said at about 6.05pm paramedics transported the horse rider, a male in his 40s, to Toowoomba Hospital in a

stable condition.

He reportedly went to hospital with minor injuries and spinal precautions after a vehicle struck the horse he was riding along Peters Road.

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Toowoomba based beef exporter Mort & Co has been nominated and named a finalist for two categories for the Premier of Queensland’s Export Awards 2022. nominated have achieved global success.

“Queensland is an export driven economy’” he said.

“The value of our exports has almost doubled in the year to May 2022, to a

Mort & Co CEO Stephen O’Brien and Founder Charlie Mort won the QLD Regional Exporters Award last year.

Mort & Co is a privatelyowned beef cattle lot feeding, management and marketing company with sites in Dalby and Millmerran, and has recent acquisitions in Pittsworth.

It has a finalist for the Agribusiness, Food and Beverages Award and the Regional Exporter Award.

A total of 34 companies will compete across 13 categories with the top exporter to be named Exporter of the Year.

All winners then

represent Queensland at the Australian Export Awards in Canberra in November.

The awards will be presented at a gala event at the Royal International Convention Centre at the RNA Showgrounds on 5th October 2022.

Treasurer and Minister for Trade and Investment Cameron Dick said despite tough trading conditions through the ongoing impact of the pandemic, the companies that have

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This money will go towards helping the family provide for children that are in their care for the duration of their stay.

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TO THE PAST

“Euston” Part II: Murray River to Spring Creek

On January 10, 1860, Edmund Morey married Alice Parker at St John’s Church, Tunbridge Wells, England.

Their first son, George residence and premises of Edward, at “Euston” where Parker Morey, was born at Dr William Armstrong at sadly a month later, on “Euston”, Murray River on Drayton, was purchased August 8, Alice passed away October 6, 1860.

by Edmund Morey on leaving a grieving husband A second son, Edmund September 11, 1862, where and three little boys without Stephen, was born on a third son, Edmund Elliott, a Mother.

November 3, 1861 at was born on March 15, 1863.

Edmund sold “Euston” to Douglas Hill, Kurrajong and Shortly after, he William Kent (of Jondaryan he passed away on March 17, purchased land along Station) in mid 1869.

1862 at Hunter’s Hill.

Spring Creek on the outIn January 1871, Edmund By now, Edmund had skirts of Drayton which Morey was appointed sold his “Euston” station on he called “Euston” after Police Magistrate (P.M.) at the Murray and moved to his former station in New Banana.

Queensland.

South Wales (hence the He continued his duties In April, 1862, he present name of Euston as P.M. in various locations purchased “Mitchell Road). throughout Queensland Downs” on the Maranoa He had a grand until he retired in 1902.

River in partnership with homestead built here.

To be continued next T. S. Mort and T. W. Smart.

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Students celebrate NAIDOC Week after the holidays Students at Oakey State High School participated in NAIDOC celebrations a couple weeks after the official NAIDOC Week, which clashed with school holidays.

(Left to right) Oakey State High School Indigenous workers Alice Collins, Glenda Hume, Just Stanton, Debbie Anderson and Jodie Collins with students.

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The NAIDOC cake enjoyed by students.

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Students at lunch time eating the NAIDOC cake and Indigenous foods.

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Oakey Social Golf Results Bathroom Fire On Sunday 24th July we played a Two Person Aggregate Stableford on the front nine with 27 players.

Winners on 41 points were Paul Jones and Mal Krahenbring and runners-

up were Alison Parks and Mark Lorrimer on 40 points.

Pins/Approaches: 1, 4, 5, and 9, Mal Krahenbring,; 2, Over 60, Peter Flynn; 3, Brett McDonald; 6, Leonard Bartley; 7, Over

60, Peter Flynn; Under 60, Jason Lipp; 8, Bob Costello.

Long Drives: A Grade, M. Krahenbring; B Grade, Alison Parks; Over 60, M. Lorrimer.

Members’ Draw number 44, Bruce Lucht for $20 and

was present.

Raffles going to 19, Greg Little and 79, Paul Jones.

Next week’s game on 31st of July is a Single Stableford on the back nine with a 7am tee-off.

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Last week, fire crews and paramedics responded to a reported bathroom fire in Oakey.

A spokesperson for the Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) said they received a call at 11.07pm on Tuesday 19th July and sent paramedics to the address on Cooper Avenue, Oakey.

However, no patients were reported at the scene.

A spokesperson for the Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) said four fire crews arrived at the scene at about 11.15pm.

The fire is being treated as not suspicious and crews were able to extinguish the fire within minutes of arriving.

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At Allora over the weekend, one of the features at the town’s Jumpers and Jazz event was a large display of military memorabilia.

(Left to right) Mark Lorrimer, Alison Parks, Mal Krahenbring and Paul Jones.

New Oakey service station opens Over the weekend, United Petroleum officially opened its doors and began trading at the newly built Oakey premises.

Construction was halted and the site was sitting abandoned for some time, but the new Oakey service station has finally opened its doors to the community.

The new service station provides fuel to both car users and trucks, and has a PieFace drive-through.

Progress seemed to be back underway at the beginning of the year, which saw the closure of a section of OakeyPittsworth Road.

According to the Queensland Traffic website, these works started on the 24th March and were expected to be completed by 17th June 2022.

However, a series of wet weather events throughout the region delayed the construction schedule.

A spokesperson for Queensland Transport New Oakey service station open on the corner of Oakey-Pittsworth Road and the and Main Roads said the Warrego Highway. intersection upgrade works at Oakey-Pittsworth Road near Oakey have been built because of the new development.

“They are private BELT works and are not being undertaken by Transport BUCKLES and Main Roads,” the spokesperson confirmed.

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Among the equipment on display was this unidentified and unknown item (photograph below).

It is not known what it is, but the organisers would like to know and are asking the Darling Downs community if anyone can identify it.

What is known is that it is in a sturdy wooden box and that it is marked

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Raffle proceeds go to Oakey Scouts

Raffle proceeds from the Community Chest Raffle, sponsored Bernborough Tavern, went to the Oakey Scouts Group.

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(Left to right) Scouts leader Jacqueline Barnes, Raffle Coordinator John Webster, Scouts leader Jess Barnes, Bernborough Tavern Owner and Raffle Treasurer Michael Carpenter with Scouts kids.

Raffle Coordinator John Webster said they had raised $485 over the past month towards the Oakey Scouts.

Oakey Scouts Leader Jess Barnes said she was extremely grateful for the gesture.

“What you do in the community John is amazing and we are really grateful for what you guys are doing,” she said.

“The money will mainly go towards equipment in the club.

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“Anything left over will go towards the camps we host, which will lower the cost for families.

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The raffle is drawn every Saturday at 1.30pm, when ticket holders have the chance to win an array of prizes, from meat trays to bar tabs.

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Family and friends are warmly invited to attend a celebration of Stan’s life to be held at the Oakey Uniting Church, 16 John Street, Oakey, Service commencing at 11.00 am, Monday, 1st August 2022, followed by interment at the Oakey Cemetery.

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“It’s important we do this to raise awareness of the project and to seek guidance on any upcoming funding that may become available.”

At the Ordinary Meeting of Council on 19th July, Council voted in favour of having a delegation made up of the Mayor or Deputy Mayor, Chief Executive Officer of Southern Queensland Tourism, the Chair of the Bridge Street Quarry Development Advisory Committee and another representative nominated by the Bridge Street Quarry Development Advisory Committee to speak with the State Government.

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“To make sure we’re in a position to take advantage of any funding opportunities that may arise, Council will organise a delegation to visit the Minister for Tourism, Innovation and Sport, Stirling Hinchliffe and the Director-General for Department of Tourism, Innovation and Sport, John Lee. “While the State Government has previously shown interest

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On Wednesday 20th July, the Ladies played an 18 hole Stableford, the winner being Joan Fisk with 33 points.

Runner-up was Kathy Fenton with 30, whilst the front 9 was won by Yvonne Lebeter with 16 and the back 9 was won by Christine Little with 17.

On Saturday 23rd July, the Ladies played an 18 hole Stroke in conjunction with the first round of their championships.

Winner was Dawn Bradford with a 75 nett,

and Runner-up Christine Little with a 77 nett.

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by Kathy Fenton with 18 points, and the back 9 was won by Janice Little with 18.

Today, Wednesday 27th July, the Ladies will play an 18 hole Stroke in conjunction with the July Monthly Medal.

On Sunday 24th July, the Members played an 18 hole Stroke in conjunction with the 1st round of their championships.

The winner was Andrew

King with a 74 nett, whilst the runner-up was Alan De Ross with a 75 nett.

Rundown went to George Fenton with a 77 nett. Pin on No. 3 was won

by George Fenton and the pin on No. 8 was won by Andrew King.

Draw for Sunday 31st July is: 8am Andrew King, Terris Muir and John Grawich; 8.06 Mikey Rietveld, Alan DeRoss and George Wright; 8.12 will be George Fenton, Doug Fisk and Michael Rietveld.

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There was no competition on Thursday 21st July.

Sunday 24th July, 4BBB Stroke for Steve and Charlane Elfverson Trophies.

Winners Men were Greg Schull and Dave Lowe 64 nett and Ladies winner was Carmel Cover 33 points.

Rundown: Val Drowley, Dan Darlington, Nino Capuzzo, Bill Robertson, Gary Herriman, Dave Scutt, Matty Burgess.

Pin shots Men: 3/12 and 4/13, Matty Burgess; 8/17, Nathan Bonney.

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More rain to come with a possible 3rd La Niña

According to latest modelling from the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM), increased rainfall is expected to persist into November with the BOM forecasting a fifty per cent chance of a third La Niña to return in 2022.

The BOM has said that all five climate models surveyed are forecasting for the negative Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) weather pattern to persist until November.

A negative IOD occurs when there is a warming of sea surface temperatures in the eastern Indian Ocean on Australia’s west coast, coupled with westerly winds driving increased cloudiness in north-

western Australia.

A negative IOD will deliver a higher chance of increased rainfall west of the Great Dividing Range for eastern Australia, setting up and supporting favourable grass and pasture availability into the key growing season of spring.

As a result of the wetter than average spring and warmer air temperatures

following winter, a negative IOD will provide an opportunity to improve the finished quality of livestock prior to sale.

Improved weight gain performance, finished quality of stock and optimal grazing conditions that will be supported by this increased rainfall will continue to underpin Australia’s herd rebuild and flock growth across the eastern seaboard.

Be on the lookout for these livestock diseases

Biosecurity Queensland is encouraging livestock owners including those with cattle, buffalo, camels, sheep, goats, deer and pigs to be prepared and on the lookout for lumpy skin disease (LSD), foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) and African swine fever (ASF).

While LSD, FMD, and ASF are not present in Australia, if introduced, they pose a significant impact on production, businesses and families.

Livestock owners are reminded that feeding pigs food that contains or has been in contact with meat, eggs and untreated cooking fats and oils (swill feeding) is illegal, as it can spread animal diseases.

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Mr Gearon manages a family farming enterprise with his parents, Paul and Naureen, and his wife Nikki and their three children, Milena, Ryde and Steele.

He completed a Bachelor of Business with the Queensland University of Technology, majoring in International Business and Management and has completed the Australian Institute of Company Directors Course.

Before joining the GRDC regional panel, Mr Gearon was the vice-president of AgForce Grains, a peak organisation representing Queensland’s rural producers.

Mr Gearon has been an active member of the Northern Region Panel since 2015 and most recently its deputy chair.

New GRDC Northern Region Chair Arthur Gearon.

“It will be challenging, but I am honoured to be taking over from John Minogue, he has been an outstanding and engaging chair,” he said.

Mr Gearon will take on the Northern Region Panel chair role on September 1.

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Trooper Sally Campbell: Army recruit and chef extraordinaire!

Trooper Sally Campbell began her career training as an Aviation Groundcrew Aircraft Support (GCAS) trainee at Oakey’s Swartz Barracks base in early May this year.

Trooper Campbell has been in the Australian Army for one year and three months now and said her favourite aspect has been the support and friendliness she’s experienced.

“I do like the structure that is here,” she said.

“You’ve always got someone you can talk to and ask questions who has the experience and will help you.

After working in several jobs that were not a great fit, she said joining the Army has been “like a breath of fresh air for me.”

“I like the community aspect of it all.

“You come in here not knowing anyone and next thing you know, you’re walking down the road and asking everyone how they’re going today.

“One of my mates who I met at Kapooka like a year ago and haven’t seen since, I saw him last week and we clicked just like that!

“I love that aspect where you make friends and family all over the country.”

Trooper Campbell left school at age sixteen after completing year 10 and moved to Sydney for work.

However, half-way through she changed her mind about becoming a flight attendant and enlisted in the Australian Army.

“I love every day of my job, even when it’s raining!

“And I love all the cool experiences I’ve had, like getting to drive big trucks and working with dangerous goods and the qualifications I get from

that.

“Eventually I want to become an Aircrewman.

“I think it’ll be an amazing job, especially when I got to see them assist in the floods earlier this year.”

Trooper Campbell said she wants to show her gratitude for her time at the Army Recruit Training Centre - Kapooka and in the Indigenous Pre-recruitment Program.

“I would also love to have the opportunity to go back to Kapooka and be an instructor.

“I had really good instructors… I kind of want to just pay that back.

“If I didn’t do the Indigenous Pre-recruitment Process, I wouldn’t be the person I am today.

The Indigenous Prerecruitment Program incorporates Indigenous recruits from all three services (Army, Air Force and Navy) into a three week camp and prepares them for life at Kapooka where recruits are trained to become soldiers.

“The Program shows Indigenous recruits the different standards of dress, how they have to iron them and look after them, their drills and you learn a little bit about each service.

“It just gives you that extra step before going into actual basics.

“It’s more in-depth [than Kapooka] because it’s a smaller group and you can do one-on-one.

“It shows you the history of past Indigenous personnel in Defence and

how they’ve contributed and how the Army are doing things to incorporate cultural stuff.

“Most people who are Indigenous who join Defence haven’t had that structure before.

“This just gives you that extra little step so it’s not so much of a culture shock when you go into Kapooka.

“It was definitely a confidence booster for me.

“I’m really hoping I get the chance to go back and give back what they gave me.

Originally from Bundaberg and a hospitality family, she spent eleven years in the industry, working in Bundaberg, Ipswich and Sydney.

Her mum was previously a chef in the Army and Trooper Campbell said that she served as part of her inspiration to enlist.

“I had a few family members in Defence, so I knew it was always an option for me.

“I will be aiming to become a Sergeant later in my career because I plan on staying longer than my four years.”

When she’s not working on the base, Trooper Campbell loves to cook!

“I don’t go to the mess, which a lot of people find shocking.

“It’s just, I like to cook and I prefer my own cooking because I can spice things up and do crazy stuff.

“I cook my own lunch, breakfast, dinner, sweets… whatever I’m feeling I just cook it up.”

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Lions host Cent Sale Last weekend, the Lions Club of Oakey hosted a cent sale at the Oakey Cultural Centre on Campbell Street.

Lions Club President Lois Thorne was pleased with the outcome and thanked everyone who attended.

“I’d like to give a very special thanks to Aim Big Employment, J.L.C. Real Estate, the Oakey Newsagency and

Alan Hughes for their donations,” she said.

“I would also like to thank all the people who donated prizes and the Lions members and volunteers who put in many hours putting this all together.

“The support from the local community was fantastic to see.”

All of the money that the Oakey Lions Club raises goes directly back into the local community and helps support vulnerable people.

If you would like to join or get involved, contact Lois on 0413 548 955.

To stay up-to-date with Lions events, visit their Facebook page or pop on down to the Lions Den on Hamlyn Road on Tuesday and Friday mornings.

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It’s not too late to become a Youth Leader!

Youth from 14-24 years are invited to volunteer in the Youth Leaders Program 2023 working alongside the Toowoomba Regional Council.

Applications are open now and close on 31st July 2022.

Visit https://fal.cn/3pYcs for more info.

Free movie night at Pittsworth Town Hall Pittsworth State High School is hosting a Ghostbusters ‘Afterlife” movie night on the 29th July from 5.30-8.00pm at the Pittsworth Town Hall.

There’s free entry with food and drinks available for purchase.

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PCYC Oakey Connect service is available for local young people.

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Over the weekend, Oakey Park Run competitors completed their weekly 5 kilometre course at Arthur Shooter Park.

In first place was Benjamin Vogelzang with a personal best (PB) time of 19 minutes and 39 seconds, 2nd was William McRae with a PB of 19 minutes and 51 seconds, 3rd was Bradley McKay with 20 minutes and 3 seconds, 4th was Amanda Klein with 21 minutes and 5 seconds and 5th was Dave McRae with 22 minutes and 56 seconds.

Out of the 24 competitors, there were four first timers welcomed - Andy Watkins, Stephen McCann, Arabella McCormack and Katie Otto.

Runners from Highfields, Sandgate and other regions travelled to join in on the fun!

If you’re interested in Oakey Park Run, visit https://www.parkrun.com. au/oakey/ to learn how to register.

RIGHT: Oakey Park Run competitors battling it out to beat their times!

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