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After about four months since construction began, the Oakey Show Society officially opened the massive new pavilion structure at the weekend, with president Judy Byers announcing the new name of the building, The Marsh Pavilion, after husband and wife, life member Di Marsh and long-term volunteer Tim Marsh.

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Queensland Ag Shows president Kerri Robertson, David Cooper from Coops Construction, Toowoomba Region Councillor Geoff McDonald, Oakey Show Society president Judy Byers and Oakey Show Society members Di and Tim Marsh cut the ribbon officially opening the new pavilion. The project was made possible thanks to a grant from the Federal Government’s Regional Agricultural Shows Development Program.

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Mobile Women’s Health clinic

The Darling Downs Health Mobile Women’s Health clinic will be at the Oakey Hospital on Wednesday, August 11 to provide free and confidential health services to local women.

Services include cervical screening tests, breast awareness, sexual health

testing and general health advice.

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ABOVE: The Oakey Odd Fellows team came in first place in the Oakey Wellness Committee’s July trivia event. The team, made up of Alan Hughes, Pam Gill, Wendy Dux and Anne Richards were clear winners at the end of the session.

RIGHT: June Menkins, Erin Kempton and Suzanne Haering were part of the ‘Frosty’ team and were close contenders for the top spot.

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Updates from the Toowoomba Region

Lost pets

QCWA supports Oakey Float

Has your furry friend gone missing?

There are a number of steps you can take to be reunited.

• check the impoundment register on our website • contact your local vets • search around the neighbourhood • check with rescue agencies (social media lost and found groups, RSPCA) and • check with surrounding Councils.

The QCWA Oakey branch is the latest local organisation to get behind the Oakey community Carnival of Flowers float by donating $1,000 to purchase supplies for the project.

The group joins several other businesses and organisations, such as Oakey State High School and Coops Construction, who have already lent

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For more tips on caring for your pet, visit www.tr.qld.gov.au/ animals

We’re excited to be able to work with PaintBack in diverting unwanted paint and packaging from landfill. The Greater Toowoomba Waste Management Facility is now an official PaintBack collection point where commercial and residential customers can drop off up to 100L of paint.

For more information on what types of products can be accepted, visit www.tr.qld.gov.au/waste

Major projects

We’re continually improving, upgrading and maintaining many aspects of our Region.

Our major projects include creating new facilities, improving the safety of our roads and developing infrastructure to support us into the future. Take a look at our current and upcoming projects by visiting our website at www.tr.qld.gov.au/projects

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Our Animal Management Officers will be commencing an inspection program for keeping animals in the Region between September 2021 and February 2022.

The focus of the program is to check: • microchipping of cats and dogs • registrations of dogs • compliance with conditions for keeping a dangerous or menacing dog.

For information on keeping animals in Toowoomba Region and the inspection program, call us or visit www.tr.qld.gov.au/animals

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Join us in serving the community.

Take a look at our current employment opportunities by visiting www.tr.qld.gov.au/jobs

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With Oakey dropping into the negative temperatures last week, many residents woke up to frost-covered lawns and car bonnets. Local Russ Thomas snapped a photo of his lawn on Thursday morning.

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Woolshed future still uncertain

The future of the ten Jondaryan Woolshed staff and countless volunteers remains uncertain after the Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) last week approved a decision to wind up the Jondaryan Woolshed Pty Ltd and take over operations of the historic facility.

Council will continue managing operations at the facility until it receives and considers the results of the Building and Safety Assessment Report which is expected to be presented to Council in late 2021.

Finance and Business Strategy Committee Chair Cr Geoff McDonald said Council would work closely with staff and volunteers to ensure the transition runs smoothly.

“Council is aware this is a complex transition process and wishes to assist the staff and volunteers of the Jondaryan Woolshed through this time,” Cr McDonald said.

“Council and the Board will work together to ensure appropriate decisions are made in relation to existing staff, following consultation with them.”

Cr McDonald said the Board, which currently consists of three people, proposed to step down and take the role of a strategic advisory group.

“Council has agreed to this request and is pleased the current members of the Board want to continue being involved as the shared knowledge from this group will no doubt be valuable as we move forward,” he said.

“This is the best

possible outcome for the Woolshed, its staff and volunteers and the Board while Council undertakes a building and safety assessment.

“The building and safety assessment will also present us with an opportunity to look at the best operating model for this facility as we move forward.

“There is a general agreement the existing business model may no longer be the best fit for this facility and as such, we will need to speak with the local community and potential business partners, to look at what could be a better fit.”

Cr McDonald said the transition means the Woolshed won’t be taking more event bookings.

“There are number of event bookings already

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TRC Finance and Business Strategy Committee Chair Cr Geoff McDonald said the existing model may not be the best fit for the facility. received and scheduled well into the 2022 calendar year,” Cr McDonald said.

“While no new bookings will be taken for the time being, Council has every intention of honouring

A 26-years-old Oakey man was charged with strangulation and assault following an incident at a Pittsworth dwelling on July 13.

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TO THE PAST

The return of ‘The Attic’ The original “Attic” which was conducted by the McConnels & Baden

Rush vacated the premises at 3 Cherry Street, Oakey by 1977, around the same

time that Baden Rush sold the present “Burrendong” property to Dr Eric Donaldson.

In the same year, another business, also trading as “The Attic” opened in 108 Campbell Street (the old fruit shop), the owners being Joan Crighton and Lillian Staal (nee Crighton).

They specialised in ladies’ and children’s wear, jewellery, materials and all sewing needs, McCalls patterns, macrame and Berlei undergarments.

They were also a book exchange.

During the period that they operated in Campbell Street, 3 Cherry Street was being used by the owner himself, Les Bourke, selling second-hand furniture as well as carrying out his auto electrician work in shop 1 of the complex.

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In later years, part of the building was used

by John Mercer, gas and electrical repairer and installer as well as John McLay, refrigerator and airconditioner service.

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ABOVE: The three sheds during the tenancy of the second ‘Attic’ in the 1980s.

LEFT: Advertisement for ‘The Attic’ in Campbell Street.

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Meanwhile, some time during the late 1980s, “The Attic” re-located from Campbell Street to 3 Cherry Street as a frock salon under the management of Josie (?) and the same

phone number was kept.

This business closed in the early 1990s.

The wheel had turned full circle so to speak.

To be continued...

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Old fashioned service meets modern edge at Ray White Rural Oakey

With their new premises officially opened at the corner of Campbell and McDonald Streets, Oakey residents Geoff and Julie Byers are now well established local business owners with Ray White Rural Oakey providing a friendly face and wide variety of professional and technologically savvy real estate services for Oakey district residents, from property management to rural, commercial, residential and clearing sales.

Geoff and Julie said it has been eight months since the they opened the business, first from their kitchen table, then moving to a building on Middle Street before taking over their current location which was formerly owned by Oakey identity Dr EAF McDonald.

They said the addition of the new signage put up on Friday signals the end of the long journey from an idea to reality.

“To have the location in place and to put our big signs up has been great,” Geoff said.

“We wanted the signs to be something that stood out and something that is

new and modern. Yes, the building is old but we want it to be fresh and alive,” Julie added.

“We have also kept some of the old fashioned charm and features as well.”

Born and bred Oakey resident Geoff said the local community has also backed the venture.

“The locals have been very supportive of the business,” he said.

“I’m born and bred in Oakey, so it helps that I have the local knowledge and background.”

Geoff said he believes it is their customer service and old fashioned values alongside the local

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ABOVE: Geoff and Julie Byers in the new premises which keeps some of the classic original features alongside some modern new upgrades.

LEFT: The new LED signage and window displays create an unmissable focal point for people driving into the Oakey CBD. experience. It also helps that they are committed to the community on a personal level, through the Goombungee Show Society and sports clubs, as well as a professional level,” she said.

BRIGHT FUTURE FOR OAKEY MARKET Geoff and Julie said the real estate market in Oakey is very positive with

potential buyers coming from across the country to look at local real estate.

“Oakey is growing. It is still very affordable for people to come and buy,” Geoff said.

“We are seeing a lot of out of towners and people from afar wanting to come to buy.

“We’ve had people from Inverell, from Singleton,

Coffs Harbour, from north and west Queensland.

“Now, we just need more listings. We’ve got buyers waiting, so we need more to offer them.”

Anyone needing locallyfocused real estate services is invited to call into Ray White Rural Oakey’s new location or give them a call on 4670 9685.

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connection that has made the business an early hit.

“We do what we say we are going to do, we do the follow up and work to look after people’s assets. It’s as simple as that. It’s our goal and it’s what we are doing,” he said.

Geoff said it has always been one of his long term goals to join the real estate industry and he took about six years to plan the venture to ensure he did it right.

“It’s always something I have been passionate about. I like real estate and I always had,” he said.

“We are in a good spot and with the development that is around the area, I think Oakey is just prime to continue to grow. We want to be part of it.”

The Byers have employed a team of other well respected community members including property manager Tamara Mickleborough and Errol Luck who handles rural and residential sales.

Julie said Tamara and Errol have been a big help in getting the business off the ground.

“They’re both great and bring their own level of local knowledge and

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Young judges, New local Agtech Hub connects paraders finals farming industry with innovation postponed

Agricultural Shows of Australia regrets to inform that the national finals for young judges, young paraders and rural ambassadors will be postponed, and will not be held at the Royal Queensland Show in August as planned.

Following a meeting of the working groups and organising committees of Agricultural Shows of Australia and the host body Queensland Ag Shows last week, the unanimous decision was made that the national finals would not be conducted in conjunction with the 2021 Royal Queensland Show (Ekka).

Queensland Ag Shows confirmed that the Queensland State Young Judges and Paraders, Rural

Ambassador and Showgirl competitions will continue as normal at the Ekka.

This announcement affects the state winners who were eligible as national competitors in the young judges competitions for poultry, alpacas, Merino sheep, Merino fleece, meat sheep breeds, dairy and beef cattle, paraders in dairy and beef cattle competitions and rural ambassadors.

The joint committees will reconvene on 6 August.

The newly opened Agtech and Logistics Hub at Wellcamp is growing quickly, and is already making inroads to develop local innovation and technology thanks to the apportionment of a community manager, Stephen Dummett.

Mr Dummett said it’s a with and validating solution great opportunity to be providers.” involved in developing The multi-million dollar Toowoomba’s growing AgTech Hub is jointly Agtech industry. funded by the Queensland “We are the conduit Government with the FKG between industry and Group, Toowoomba and solution providers to bring Surat Basin Enterprise, about outcomes that solve University of Southern real world problems,” he Queensland and the said.

University of Queensland.

“My position is essentially Mr Dummett is to act as the concierge for the encouraging businesses Agtech and Logistics Hub to involve themselves in connecting entrepreneurs, the hub to connect and industry bodies, government collaborate. departments and the farming “There are currently nine community. residents already operating “The hub will serve out of the Agtech and New AgTech Hub community manager Stephen Dummett the region’s agricultural Logistics Hub with room for with AgTech Hub manager Owen Williams. community by collaborating more,” he said.

“We need to find requirements.” further efficiencies for our Anyone interested in agricultural producers and being involved in the Agtech technology is going to be and Logistics Hub should a key component of the contact Stephen Dummett at strategies of meeting these stephen@tsbe.com.au

Organic Grain Farming Systems Field Day event

Australian Organic Limited (AOL) is hosting an Organic Grain Farming Systems Field Day in the Darling Downs on August 4.

The event will include will also be giving networking opportunities information under the topic: and site tours to two “Organic Weed Control organic enterprises Options: Where are we?” in the Darling Downs Tours will run from Bellevue Grazing Company, 8am to 3pm with networking a mixed agricultural from 5pm to 7pm. enterprise in Millmerran The cost of the event is and Kialla Pure Foods in $20 which includes guided Greenmount. tours, lunch and drinks.

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Grant for cotton market diversification

The Australian Cotton Shippers Association (ACSA) and Cotton Australia (CA) have received a $692,456 grant from the Australian Government to develop and implement a strategy for market diversification.

Minister for Agriculture and Northern Australia David Littleproud said the grant would play an important role in coordinating a plan for the future of the cotton industry.

“This grant will establish a long-term strategy for market diversification for the entire cotton industry,” he said.

“This will explore as many options as possible to make Australian cotton a fibre of choice for textile

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“The more consumers, brands and retailers understand about the sustainability and quality of Australian cotton, the more they can make informed decisions when buying,” Mr Littleproud said.

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End of an era for Oakey saleyards Police to enforce new mobile rules

After almost 80 years as a key meeting place of the Oakey region’s farmers and agriculture industry members, the pig and calf saleyards on the corner of Cory and Queen Streets are no more with the Oakey Men’s Shed given the task of dismantling and re-purposing the last surviving structure.

Oakey Police will be on the look out for drivers who have a mobile phone in their hand or resting on any part of their body as part of new rules that came into effect on Monday. they are wearing, provided they can’t see the screen and only operate the phone by using their voice.

Drivers with a Learners or P1 licences under 25 are prohibited from using any function on a mobile phone while driving, including where used through Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.

Their passengers are also prohibited from using a mobile phone’s loudspeaker function.

Anyone found using a phone illegally when driving can receive a $1,033 fine and have four demerit points recorded against their traffic history.

For more information go to: www.qld.gov.au/ transport/safety/road-safety/ mobile-phones

Suspended gaol term for local man

A 29-years-old Oakey man received two months’ imprisonment suspended for nine months, an extension to his probation and a $250 fine after pleading guilty to several offences at the Oakey Magistrate’s Court earlier this month.

Seeking Santa Fair stallholders

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Santa Fair will be held on Saturday, December 4 from 4pm to 8pm at the Oakey Football Grounds, Kent Street.

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Law, told the court that the defendant had come a long way since his earlier offending which led to a prison term last year.

He said Gillis’ is now not using methamphetamines which he become addicted to at just 16 years of age and is working to wean himself off cannabis.

Magistrate O’Callaghan took into account Gillis’ commitment to changing his life choices and family circumstances when sentencing him to two months imprisonment suspended for nine months, a $250 fine for breaching probation and an additional six months of probation.

She said if Gillis’ offends in the next nine months he will have to serve the prison term.

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Several companies owned the site from Primaries Mactaggarts (Primac) and Elders until the saleyards closed in 2007.

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Bradley Gillis pleaded guilty to five bail breach offences ranging in dates from January 11 this year to June 27.

He also admitted to being in possession of 27 grams of cannabis, a glass pipe used for the smoking of a dangerous drug and possessing a knife in a public place on January 27.

He also pleaded guilty to an older charge of possessing a glass pipe used for the smoking of a dangerous drug on October 1, 2020.

Magistrate K. O’Callaghan also added to the list one count of breaching probation which relates to Gillis’ pledge not to commit further offences while on probation for previous charges.

Gillis’ duty lawyer, Ryan McCullough of MacDonald

ABOVE: Oakey Men’s Shed members working to remove the hardwood frame include Graeme Garvis, Chris Gorton, Lex Hudson, Arthur Wingett and John Greenhalgh.

RIGHT: The large shed is the last structure standing.

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However, drivers can hold their phone or a wallet with a phone in it when the car is stationary to: - produce a licence or other document as required by a police officer; - pay for goods and services (eg. at a drivethrough); or - enter a road-related area like a car park.

Residents with an open or P2 licence can continue to use a phone hands-free, for instance in a cradle attached to the vehicle.

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Although opened by Brideson’s in 1938, the final standing shed is a newer addition, built some time in the late 1960s to house the pigs up for sale.

Oakey Men’s Shed president John Greenhalgh said the group was approached by Riverina to remove the structure.

He said the iron roof and hardwood frame are still in very good condition considering their age.

“There is no rust in the iron and the wood shows no sign of rotting,” he said.

“It shows how well people made things in the old days.”

Mr Greenhalgh thanked Riverina for letting the group use the resources.

He said they hoped to either create new items or re-sell the pieces with all funds going to support their organisation.

Secretary Graeme Garvis said he remembered the impact the yards had on Oakey community when they were operating.

“You couldn’t get a park in town,” he said.

“The place was full of people who had come to take part in the pig and calf

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RESULTS Wednesday, July 21: under terrible windy conditions ladies played an 18 hole Stableford, the winner being Hazel Harvey, 28 points. Runner-up was Daphne Webster, 25 points.

Yvonne Lebeter defeated Kathy Fenton, two up, in Challenge Cup Matchplay.

Joan Fisk and Yvonne Lebeter to play off in the final.

Sunday, July 25: members played Mixed Foursomes Championships over 27 holes with trophies donated by Lightn Plumbing.

Winner of Honour Board was father and daughter combination, Andrew and Jenna King with 133 gross.

Winner of net was Alison Park and Bob Costello with a 114.25 net. Runners-up were Patrick and Joan Fisk, 115.25 net. Second runnersup were John O’Keefe and Sheryl Barlow, 117.5. Alan De Ross and Iris Thompson were third runners-up with 119.25. Pin on No. 3 was won by Bob Costello.

Ladies’ pin No. 8 to Sheryl Barlow. Ladies’ second shot on 5/23 was Jenna King

ABOVE: Andrew and Jenna King with Patrick Fisk. and the second shot on No. 17 was Marlene Deans.

Men’s second shot on No. 6 was won by Andrew King.

COMING EVENTS Saturday, July 31 and Sunday, August 1, members

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Saturday, August 7 is Cli/Oak Shield at Oakey.

Names in at 10.30am for an 11am start.

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RESULTS Midweek Triples was won by A. Gibb’s team with I. Hedge’s team coming second. Best round to G. Green’s team.

In pennants, Pittsworth 1, 57, defeated Oakey, 48.

COMING EVENTS Pennant teams to play North Toowoomba at Norths on Saturday, July

31. Teams are: 1 - M. Hall, B. Lucht, G. Usher and P. Boyton; 2 - P. Viney, G. Fenton, P. Wolski and S. Bradford; 3 - R. Henry, D. Dreyer, I. Hedge and P. Rudken.

Sunday, August 15: Wide draw bowls day, C/S three bowl pairs with a noon start. Two games of 12 ends and barbecue to follow.

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RESULTS Thursday, July 22 was a Men’s Single Stableford for a club trophy. Winner was Dave Lowe with 44 points. Approaches went to: 8/17, Alan Bryce; 6/15, Murray McLeod; 2/11, Alan Bryce. Ladies played a Single Stableford for a club trophy. Winner was Val Hartland with 35 points (ocb). Approaches to: 5/14, Robyn Drowley; 7/16, Val Hartland.

Sunday, July 25: 4BBB Stroke, qualifying for 4 Ball Matchplay, Steve and Charlane Elfverson Trophies. Winners for Men were Dave Scutt and Geoff Bach. Winner for the Ladies was Val Drowley with 33 points. Rundown: Jacqui Smith, Nino Capuzzo, Steve Elfverson, Gary Herriman, Bill Robertson, Matty Burgess, Dave Lowe. Approaches Men: 1/10, Matty Burgess; 9/18, Murray McLeod; 7/16, Bill Robertson. Pin shots Men: 8/17, Dave Humphrey.

Ladies’ approaches: 1/10, Robyn Drowley; 3/12, Carmel Cover.

Draw for 4 Ball Match-

play: Dave Scutt and Geoff Bach versus Greg Schull and Dave Humphrey; Dave Lowe and Matty Burgess versus Mark and Trent Peters; Nino Capuzzo and Steve Elfverson versus Rodney Mann and Gary Linane; Gary Herriman and Bill Robertson versus Jamie Kennedy and Greg Buckley.

To be played by end of play August 8.

Members’ draw No. 11

went to Charlie Sipple who was not present. Next week the draw will be $15.

COMING EVENTS Thursday, July 29 Men will play a Single Stroke for a club trophy and Ladies will play Round 2 Matchplay and Single Stableford with a club trophy for other players.

Sunday, August 1: Single Stableford for a club trophy.

- Murray McLeod

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Grandparents’ Day provided the perfect opportunity for local students and their grandparents to share facts and impart wisdom at St Monica’s Primary School on Friday.

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ABOVE: Wendy Hedge and Trish McCormack with grandchildren Corbin, Arabella and Alfie.

ABOVE: Karolyn and Paul Shaw at the morning tea with grandchildren Holly and Savannah.

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BELOW: George, Louise and Jim Reimers and Brynee.

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In her day job Corporal Miranda Lucas is an instructor at the Rotary-wing Aircraft Maintenance School (RAMS) where she imparts her knowledge, and significant operational experience, to the future tradespeople of the Australian Army Aviation capability.

Outside of these obligations she also volunteers with the Rural Fire Service in a role she has enjoyed for the past three or so years.

Prior to living in Oakey with her husband Michael, Miranda was posted to the Navy’s 808 Squadron in Nowra where she began serving her community as well as her nation as a volunteer firefighter with the New South Wales Rural Fire Service.

She commenced her training in May 2018 and by August was actively fighting fires on the South Coast.

“I had just worked all day with Army and went straight home to get changed and go help with property protection,” Miranda said.

“We spent the next 12 hours trying to keep the blaze at bay and managed to save a house from being burned down.”

Despite being completely exhausted the feeling she got from helping was “incredibly rewarding”.

In 2019/20 Miranda was again called upon to protect her community from the devastating bushfires,

working as a Fire Fighter at the Basin View Fire Brigade.

“We were working to try and redirect the fire away from residential areas, so we were fighting right in its path,” she says.

Even if, at times, it seemed a lost cause, Miranda and her husband Michael continued to fight until they were no longer required.

“We spent weeks in smoke, helping people evacuate, back burning where we could and seeing first-hand the destruction,” she said.

With that spirit of service at the forefront of her mind the first thing Miranda did when arriving in Oakey was apply to join the local Gowrie Little Plain Rural Fire Brigade – a role she loves as is it, “gets you out there with the families who need help.”

When asked if she will ever stop, she says that, “there may be times when I need a break, but so far I’ve managed to still be involved despite surgery, deployments and moving.”

“So I think I’ll find a way to give back some way or another.”

Corporal Miranda Lucas wears the colours of her two uniforms as instructor at RAMS and volunteer at the Gowrie Little Plain Rural Fire Brigade.

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Hamilton makes official visit to Swartz Barracks

The Federal Member for Groom, the Hon. Garth Hamilton joined the Member for Condamine, the Hon. Pat Weir and the Member for Toowoomba North, the Hon. Trevor Watts for an official visit to Swartz Barracks last week.

The Commandant Army Aviation Training Centre, Colonel Eamon Barton escorted the visitors to various locations around the Base including the new Air Traffic Control Tower, the site of the new Base Hospital and to the Rotarywing Aircraft Maintenance

School’s Aircrewman Simulator, amongst others.

The guests also enjoyed lunch in the Officers’ Mess as part of the visit and took the opportunity to engage with a number of Swartz Barracks personnel to discuss the Army Aviation capability.

RIGHT: Member for Toowoomba North Trevor Watts, Member for Groom Garth Hamilton and Member for Condamine Pat Weir with Commandant Army Aviation Training Centre, Colonel Eamon Barton on the tarmac at Swartz Barracks with an MRH-90 helicopter.

FAR RIGHT: Member for Condamine Pat Weir inspects the cockpit of an MRH-90 helicopter with Member for Toowoomba North Trevor Watts.

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Oakey Parkrun results followed by Bert Simon in 25:28 minutes.

Personal best times went to Penelope Cavanough, Faith McKay and Megan Halliday.

Tony Royle was the only first time Oakey

A total of 19 people braved the chilly and windy conditions on Saturday to complete the Oakey Parkrun.

Regular participant Bradley McKay won the day in 22:57 minutes,

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The event was made possible thanks to this week’s volunteers: Amy Johnson, Danielle Wiesner, Helen Johnson, Joy Dearling, Russell Johnson and Vicki Dearling.

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Continued from page 1 Oakey Show Society president Judy Byers highlighted the work of Di Marsh and her family who progressed the project from an idea to completion.

She said Di was the driving force in the committee’s success with a grant application of over $214,000 from the Regional Agricultural Shows Development Program.

“This grant has been the largest and most detailed application that our life member and grant writing expert Di Marsh had ever attempted on our behalf,” Mrs Byers said.

“On behalf of the Oakey community, thank you Di for your hard work and passion.”

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Alongside Mrs Marsh and husband Tim, Mrs Byers and Ag Shows president Kerri Robertson, Cr Geoff McDonald officially opened the structure.

Cr McDonald said the pavilion is result of the combined efforts of the Oakey community and businesses.

“It’s great to have a local contractor, local builders, local suppliers alongside local supporters and volunteers who put their time, energy and effort to make sure this project is successful,” he said.

“This is quintessential of Oakey, people coming together to help each other out. Congratulations to Judy and well done to the committee and to all the volunteers who tirelessly turn up and produce the shows and other activities to create those memories.”

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In reply, Mrs Marsh said she was overwhelmed by the committee electing to name the building after her family.

“We feel very humbled by this gesture. Never in my wildest did I ever imagine such an honour,” she said.

“The pavilion will be an enormous asset for our Society and has been a huge project for our small committee.

“It has taught us many valuable lessons along the way including patience, persistence, bravery and that slow and steady wins the race.”

Mrs Marsh thanked engineers Michael Matthewson and Jason Edge who provided advice throughout the process.

She also commended the work of local business Coops Construction who built the structure in just four months despite periods of

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Queensland Ag Shows president Kerri Robertson, David Cooper from Coops Construction, Toowoomba Region Cr Geoff McDonald, Oakey Show Society president Judy Byers and Show Society members Di and Tim Marsh outside the new pavilion.

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