The mine faces harsh criticism from an opponent, namely the Oakey Coal Action Alliance (OCAA), which says the project will contaminate groundwater and that drilling will impact nearby dairy farms and blacken filters. However, Mr Bishop denies this criticism and said it’s not well understood how the mine sources its water.
“We don’t actually take any water from the local area, we pay a significant amount of money to take recycled water from the Toowoomba Council.
year,”
“I refute anybody who says we have a negative impact on groundwater.
New Hope Group CEO Robert Bishop said it was excellent news to finish the week.“It’s been a long eight months of dealing with the government departments since the third Land Court hearing, which was held at the end of last he said. “We’re not quite there yet, we still need the associated water information needed for the associated water licence has been with Minister Butcher’s department for some years now and we’re hoping the government supports its existing processes like Minister Stewart’s department did and a quick decision is made.”
“It’s important to understand Acland has been mining for twenty years with no groundwater issues and we’ve had more than a handful of technical experts support that it has no impact.
“We’ve actually got an award-winning dairy farm which operates next door to the“Itmine.has no issues obviously as it’s award-winning, and again we’ve had no issues with groundwater for local farmers or the local community.” -Continued on page 11.
Pat Weir MP with New Hope Group workers Dominic, Bec, Bec, Shane Dave and Robert.
BUILDING WITH ICE CREAM S TICKS? - PAGE 3 O AKEY SHOW PHOTO COLLECTION - PAGES 6 & 7 O AKEY MAYORAL PRAYER EVENING - PAGE 12 INSIDE THIS WEEK The Oakey Champion 4691 1376 Wednesday, August 31, 2022 $1.50 Oakey’s Own Newspaper The At Black Toyota Oakey OH WHAT A FEELINGTim Wicks 0487 761 730 Branch Manager Moses Abraham 0408 150 680 Sales Consultant Terry Graham 0499 990 141 Sales Consultant Black Toyota 177 Bridge St, Oakey QLD 4401 PRE-OWNED VEHICLES Phone (07) 4691 blacktoyota.com.au1033 | 2017 Subaru Impreza 2.0I-S$24,500(AWD) AWAY+DRIVE Red Continuous Variable Sedan. An amazing car packed with Style, Luxury Appointments, Power and Safety. This fantastic vehicle has it all. Inspect Today! 89,300kms SN: O83215 7 Speed CVT Auto Sequential Hatchback. Australia’s favorite small car the Corolla Hatch this is a local one owner vehicle. Log books Keys. Window Tinting and a Towbar. finished in the amazing Inferno Duco. Book a test drive today! 141,389kms SN: O83217 | 2017 Toyota Corolla Ascent Sport Inferno AWAY+DRIVE$17,500 Manual Double Cab Pick-up. Dual Cab Ute Ready to go today! One owner. Towbar & 12 pin trailer plug, Genuine rubber floor mats, Tub Liner, Full Logbooks & 2 Keys. Keyless start and Sat Nav. Don’t be a stranger - come test drive this 49,079kmsRanger. SN: O83240 | 2020 Ford Ranger PX 3.2 (4x4) White 6-Speed AWAY+DRIVE$49,888 Campbell St, Oakey Ph 4691 1844 Andrew Langton’s OAKEY ELECTRICAL Pie Magic 4 Up Pie Maker 899 $99 Outdoor1080p Trail Camera SAVE $100 Retro Arcade Game Console with 1660 Games Included $99 Mens Shaver $79 SAVE $50 $199 LAST MINUTE GIFT IDEAS! Mining lease granted Stage 3 of New Acland mine is one step closer to being approved after the state government announced on Friday that it has now granted the relevant mining lease - leaving only a water licence to be approved before the mine reopens.
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The Oakey Neighbourhood Watch group invites all of the community to go along to its annual general meeting, scheduled for the 4th October.
The group is seeking a new Area Coordinator, Secretary and Treasurer who can offer enthusiasm to a 20-year-strong group. You must be a member to be nominated to the committee.Oakey Neighbourhood Watch member Ellisa Parker said the group encourages individuals, families, businesses and neighbourhoods to work together to strengthen and connect our communities for a safe and secure Queensland.“Neighbourhood Watch Queensland (NHWQ) provides a vital link between Police and the Community,” she said. “NHWQ Groups give their members a direct point of contact with the Upcoming Neighbourhood Watch AGM
Police which enables the Police to address community members’ concerns about local crime, reducing the fear of crime and improving community safety.“Police rely heavily on NHWQ Groups for information.“Ipersonally would like to see an additional position of a social media/blog coordinator implemented in the next 12 months to assist with further community (locationmeetinggocommunitycommitteegetsecuritysausagetogetherFair,hasPreviouslyengagement.”OakeyNHWparticipatedinSantaOakeycommunityparade,Bunningssizzlesandsafety/awareness.IfyouwouldliketoinvolvedwiththeortheOakeymorebroadly,alongtotheannualon4thOctoberTBA).
Oakey Rockers reunion at RSL
Past Oakey State High School students are invited to an annual reunion hosted by the Oakey Rockers - a group of past students of Oakey State High School who enrolled in the swinging 60s. For many years now, the Oakey Rockers have celebrated their annual reunion at the Oakey RSL. Past students and interested others are invited to go along and join theThiscelebration!yearthe annual reunion will be held on Saturday, September 10 in the “Jondaryan Room” at the Oakey RSL. The event will go from 10am to Lunch4pm.can be ordered at the bistro and there will be a complimentary coffee station in the room. Admission is $15 per head and includes a lucky door prize entry. For further information contact Patricia Minnaar (Dever) on 3376 4383 or minnaars@bigpond.com and Robyn Wieck (Cockburn) on 0407 023 889 or robynwieck@bigpond.com.
Page 2 THE OAKEY CHAMPION Wednesday, August 31, 2022 DOWNSAround the Couldn’t get much more on this ute! ‘AROUND THE DOWNS brought to you by OMGosh Discount Variety StoresBigger BetterOakeyVariety 0415 331 969 Northpoint 0404 778 729 Drayton 0405 617 837 Highfields 0406 001 839 At OMGosh There’s No Father’s Day TheStressStore Where You Get More for Much Much Less There’s Gifts and Cards and That Man Cave Stuff You Can Spoil Him Rotten, He’ll Be So Chuffed So, This Father’s Day Make Your Dad Proud And Hand Him a Gift Then Tell Him Aloud You Got It From Us At OMGosh The Store Great Savings, Great Gifts and So Much More This Saturday, 3 September is National Tree Day! Trees will be planted from 8 - 10am across three of our Region’s parks to increase our urban forest population. Where will the trees be planted? • Nelder Park: Sunset Drive, Glenvale • Rody Burke Road Park: Rody Burke Road, Gowrie Junction • Glen Lomond Park: Dippel Street / McStay Street, Middle Ridge What to bring? Please bring your own gloves, trowels and drinking water on the day. To register your interest in this free event, please call Council on 131 872 or email info@tr.qld.gov.au National Tree Day 2022 ComingBOLDtoyouthis spring! Get out your paint brushes, warm up your instruments and put on your dancing shoes! This September/October edition of BOLD celebrates the arts. From community choirs to floral artists we share stories that will inspire you to nurture your creative curiosity. Unleash your imagination - visit, www.tr.qld.gov.au/bold131872www.tr.qld.gov.au 310822_OCCouncilRegionalToowoomba Defence is holding Community Walk-in Information Sessions to provide the local community with an update on the ongoing monitoring, remediation and management of per- and poly- fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) at the Army Aviation Centre Oakey and surrounding areas. Members of the investigation and management project team will be available to discuss the progress of the ongoing monitoring program and answer questions about the delivery of the PFAS Management Area Plan. Light refreshments will be provided and all are welcome. Session Details: Date: Thursday 08 September 2022 Venue: Oakey Cultural Centre (62 Campbell Street, Oakey) Session 1: 12:00pm – 2:30pm (presentation at 12.30pm) Session 2: 4:00pm – 6:30pm (presentation at 5.00pm) RSVP: Please register your attendance by Monday 05 September 2022 using the contact details below, or the QR code provided. Contact: Phone: 1800 136 129 Email: defence.oakey@aecom.com Community Information Session Army Aviation Centre Oakey PFAS Investigation and Management Program 37 Prescott St Toowoomba T 4638 7019 www.choicesflooring.com.au O: M-F 8.30-5.00 Sat 9-1.00 Your choice for flooring In Toowoomba & the Downs CENTREPOINT SHOPPING CENTRE • PRESCOTT ST TOOWOOMBA CARPET VINYL TIMBER RIGID/HYBRID PLANK LAMINATE RUGS BLINDS SHUTTERS
“Let’s just say we had to eat a lot of ice creams to get enough sticks to build with,” he laughed. “We used to eat so many ice creams that we started to get a bit round!”
The first ever model Norman made by himself was a miniature replica of his house in Oakey, which to this day is one of his proudest doorsmodelinteriorexteriorcreationsImpressively,achievements.Norman’snotonlyresemblefeaturesbuttheaswell.Forexample,inhistruckyoucanopentheandseeminiature
figures driving the truck!
“Every single detail from my real house, from the water tank to the interior rooms and the bathtub are exactly the same. “It took me ages to get it justNorman’sright.” next project is to build a cattle yard, but not after taking a welldeserved break. “I’m taking a month off before I start the cattle yards,” he said. “But I said that last time before I started building the truck, so I’ll probably not be able to wait that long - I’ll get bored.”
Tackling the labour shortage
Wednesday, August 31, 2022 THE OAKEY CHAMPION Page 3 Oakey State School is holding their first Prep Transition Morning Carnival of Flowers Wednesday 7th September 9.00am - 11.00am Bring a hat and morning tea RSVP 4692 0333 “Watch us Bloom at Oakey State School” t t t t t O: M-F 9.00am-5pm Sat 8.00am-Noon 161-165 Jellicoe St Toowoomba P: 4632 7069 Father’s DayMAN CAVE IDEAS for 10 CabinetHorizontalDrawerPlanplusmore When Norman isn’t spending time volunteering with TOMNET or the Lions Club, he can be found busily working on his Building trucks, houses out of ice cream sticks Meet Norman Thompson - the Oakey man with an extraordinary talent for building model replicas out of ice cream sticks! Norman Thompson showing off his latest creation, a model replica of an International truck built from memory! latest projects in his garage workshop.Known around the Oakey community for his talents, Norman said many locals and kids walking home from school say hello and stop by to have a look at what he’s working on in the shed.
“I started about six years ago after my dad passed away,” he said. “My dad would’ve made hundreds of models of different buildings and landmarks throughout his life, and a lot of them ended up at the Oakey Historical Museum.“Heeven made a model of the Jondaryan Woolshed site, which was there at one point.”Everything Norman has built will also be handed over to the Oakey Historical Museum for them to Openingdisplay.hours of the Museum are Friday 9am-midday, Saturday 9am-midday, Sunday 1.30pm-4pm and Monday 9am-midday.Hismost recently completed project is a replica of a red International truck that he remembers from his dad’s farm during his“Ichildhood.grewup on a farm just north of Oakey in Greenwood,” he said. “My dad had trucks on the farm, so I just built this one all from memory. “I’ve made a big yacht in the past that, along with everything else, has been donated to the museum. “I used to help my dad when I was little and that’s how I learnt the skills.
ABOVE: Norman’s Oakey home. BELOW: The miniature replica of the same Oakey house!
“We want to make sure employers have access to the skilled workforce they need.”Minister for Training and Skills Development Di Farmer said Queenslanders aged under 25 could continue to enrol in 26 free TAFE programs and 139 free apprenticeships programs up to 30 June 2023 and pay no course fees.“Since August 2018, 56,000 Queenslanders have undertaken programs in sectors including health, community services, hospitality, building and construction and education support with TAFE Queensland and other providers delivering their training free of charge,” Ms Farmer said. “Our significant investment is already delivering, including our free TAFE initiative, with an increase of 85.5% in new apprenticeships and trainee commencement over the last two financial years, which is critical with the current labour shortages. “With 83.9 percent of TAFE graduates going on to employment or further study after completing their training it’s further proof of the Palaszczuk Government’s commitment to delivering good jobs, better services and a great lifestyle for Queenslanders.”Accordingto the State Government, some of the top courses undertaken includes education, health, childcare, carpentry, hairdressing, engineering, community services and electrical and mechanical trades.For more information about free TAFE and free apprenticeships for under 25s, visit www.qld.gov.au/ skillspower/
The State Government has extended its free TAFE and apprenticeships for under 25s program to upskill Queenslanders and combat the labour shortage.
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said the initiative, which has already helped 56,000 Queenslanders get the skills and training employers value, was due to end in September but will be extended until June 2023.“Queensland’s unemployment rate is at 3.8% and we know that means employers need workers to fill the good jobs that are still there,”she said. “For many people, that may mean upgrading skills and training which is why free TAFE is so important.
This year is the 80th anniversary of the Australian Women’s Land Army (AWLA), which, in its initial stages, was only formed as the Women’s Land Army in December 1941 after the Japanese entered World War II.
Dorothy dressed in her AWLA uniform. didn’t get the dress uniform. Dorothy Wilson (later Weise and our Mother) joined the AWLA in Victoria as a full time member after she turned 21 and remained working among flax at Lake Bolac for the duration of the War, which ended on August 15, 1945. The production of flax was one of the most important products during theItwar.was used for all sorts of clothing and equipment from coats to parachute harnesses, ropes and tarpaulins and even to cover gliders used to transport troops.Today, August 31, 2022 would have been our Mum’s 99thShebirthday.always had the desire to reach 100 yearsold, but fate never intended it so as she was dealt a cruel blow on October 15, 2007 when she suffered a lifechanging stroke which left her partially paralysed. From that day forth, she never spoke another word for the next long and agonizing 3 years and 8 months until she passed away on June 9, 2011 in her 87th year. A truly sad end after a once active lifestyle. - Valerie Weise-Young
Australian Women’s Land Army
Her mum’s metal (left) and cloth (right) AWLA badges. - Photos, Valerie Weise-Young
Page 4 THE OAKEY CHAMPION Wednesday, August 31, 2022 The Oakey Champion is available at: • News Extra Central City Toowoomba • News Extra Westridge Toowoomba • News Extra South Street Toowoomba • Hartley’s NewsXpress Toowoomba • The Lucky Charm Newsagency Clifford Gardens • Campbells Newsagency Toowoomba • The Clifton Courier • The Pittsworth Sentinel • The Allora Advertiser 2a Cherry Street Oakey Q. 4401 Phone 4691 1376 Fax 4691 2625 Emails:editorial@oakeychampion.com.auadvertising@oakeychampion.com.au Published each Wednesday by OurNews Pty. Ltd. Printed by Greenridge Group, 4 Freighter Avenue Toowoomba • Oakey Newsagency • Cornetts IGA Oakey • BP Oakey • Kingsthorpe Post Office & Newsagency • Goombungee Spar & News • Crows Nest Newsagency • Cobb & Co. Roadhouse Jondaryan • Maclagan Store & Newsagency • Wilsonton NewsagencyDEADLINES: Display advertising 5:00pm Friday Classified advertising 5:00pm Monday TO THE PASTMirror SudokoThe Champion 4691 1376 Wednesday, September 14, 2016 $1.20 Crossword&SudokU WEATHER OAKEY AND DISTRICT 6 DAY FORECAST THURWEDFRISATSUN 4/20°C6/27°C7/23°C8/23°C8/21°C High TEMP RAIN UV INDEX A trough to the East will trigger widespread showers on Friday and Saturday. Conditions will begin to clear from Sunday with overnight lows expected to drop slightly. HighHighHighHighHighMON 3/21°C Aug26thSept4th Sept18thSept10th 1mm60%-3mm30%<1mm5%<1mm0%<1mm The week ahead ShowersShowerortwoPartlyCloudyPartlyCloudy 10mm90%15mmShowersMostlySunny 6mm80%-15mm With a shortage of manpower for essential services, each state individually started its own recruitment of women to do the work of men who had gone to War. A national body was formed on July 27, 1942 and became the Australian Women’s Land Army. While policy was devised by the Federal Government, the organisation remained stateAnbased.extensive recruiting programme was undertaken for new members, either full-time or auxiliary members.Full time members received badges, distinctive dress uniform, working clothes and equipment whereas auxiliary members
Garth Hamilton MP and Interlink SQ General Manager Blair Batts on site of Inland Rail.
R U OK? Day
Spend this Thursday morning (1st September) at the Oakey Information Centre playing trivia. Starting at 10am and going for roughly one hour, drink some tea and coffee provided by the lovely volunteers at the Information Centre as you’re put to the test! You can come in a group or by yourself, where you’ll have the opportunity to meet some friendly faces.
Construction is officially underway on the Queensland section of Inland Rail, with Charlton-based company Interlink SQ beginning its contract to relocate various utilities last week.
Study Toowoomba is a membership-based body for international education and training.. Cr Sommerfield has represented the Council on the Study Toowoomba Management Committee since 2020 and has held a previous role in the education sector. “I sincerely thank Michele for her contribution to Study Toowoomba prior to, and during her tenure as Chair,” she said.
Cr Sommerfield new chair of Study Toowoomba
Toowoomba Regional Councillor Nancy Sommerfield was recently named the new Chair of Study Toowoomba, replacing TAFE Queensland Southwest Corporate Solutions Director Michele Berkhout in the role.
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Federal Member for Groom Garth Hamilton said this was the beginning of an exciting future for the Toowoomba Region. “The beginning of the
The R U OK Group is having a stall in front of J.L.C. Real Estate, where members will be serving free tea and coffee and Last year’s R U OK? Day in Oakey. chatting with locals about the importance of discussing mental health. They will also have free cake that will officially be cut by local state member for Condamine Pat Wier at 11am.Don’t forget to bring along a gold donation if you would like sausages and burgers served by the Lions Club of Oakey, which is one of the groups sponsoring the event.
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enabling works project shows that Inland Rail has moved from a plan to reality,” he said. “With work underway on relocating sewer infrastructure, a wastewater pipeline and opportunitiesbuildingconstructionsignalsInlandcablingtelecommunicationswithintheRailalignment,itthestartoflocalofthisnation-project.“TheeconomicthatInland Rail brings will benefit businesses of all sizes during the construction phase and beyond. “Inland Rail will be a catalyst to establish new businesses in our region in industries such as manufacturing and processing, resulting in new jobs and real growth. “The work at InterLink SQ is the first of many construction projects for Inland Rail in the Toowoomba Region. “We know that Inland Rail means jobs, increased economic activity, and it means an opportunity for our region to grow. “This contract is a perfect example of at least two local companies, Interlink SQ and Newlands Construction, benefitting directly from this initial investment in Inland Rail. “Inland Rail will mean more investment in our region. “The benefits are already starting to flow to local companies, and we are not even in the major construction phase yet. “When that happens, it will result in a jobs bonanza for the Darling Downs.”
“Now that the international borders are open again it enables great opportunities, ripe for harvesting.“Ilook forward to working closely with the other Committee members to drive improved outcomes in this space.”
The Committee will focus on three strategic pillars – promoting the Toowoomba region to future international students through destination marketing, ensuring the international student experience in Toowoomba exceeds expectations and increasing industry and community engagement with international students. It is governed by a volunteer Management Committee, made up of representatives from UniSQ, TAFE Queensland, Downlands College, Concordia Lutheran College and TRC. Cr Nancy Sommerfield.
Make sure to come on down to J.L.C Real Estate in Oakey next Thursday 8th September to celebrate R U Ok? Day. R U OK? Day is our national day of action when we remind Australians that every day is the day to ask, ‘are you OK?’ and start a meaningful conversation whenever they spot the signs that someone they care about might be struggling with life.
Trivia this Thursday!
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Wednesday, August 31, 2022 THE OAKEY CHAMPION Page 7 Authorised by G. Hamilton, Liberal National Party of Queensland, 516 Ruthven Street, Toowoomba QLD 4350. Garth HAMILTON Federal Member for Groom 516 Ruthven Street, Toowoomba QLD 4350 07 4632 4144 garth.hamilton.mp@aph.gov.au garthhamilton.com.au Loving your later life with us Learn more 4691 www.mcleancare.org.au1130 McLean CWACare House 18A Goggs St Toowoomba Phone 4688 9222 www.russellandsons.com.au John Andrew&Russell Better Cleaner Easier SAWS,TRIMMERS,MOWERS, MORE&DRILLS Battery Powered Garden & Power Tools from NOW &24VOLTSTOCKIN60VOLT Oakey Show last weekend! Oakey Show Society members with Pat Weir MP (far left), Councillor Melissa Taylor (second from left) and Toowoomba Region Deputy Mayor Geoff McDonald (second from right) Some spotty entries into the dog show! ABOVE: The team penning event in action! BELOW: Some team penning competitors getting ready. ABOVE: Helly Hoops providing some good laughs to visitors with her array of hula hoops and bubble making kits! RIGHT: See Nick from Toowoomba & District Old Machinery Society drive a mini steam engine tractor!
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This inspection program will commence on 12 September 2022 and continue for approximately three months. Council will advise the property owners via post of the exact dates/ locations of smoke testing. The inspection process involves pumping a non-toxic white smoke into the sewer and observe where smoke leaves the network. It is normal for this to be visible from sewer vent pipes, however it should not enter homes or businesses. For further information about the program, visit www.tr.qld.gov.au/smoketesting Council regrets any inconvenience caused during this time. If you have any concerns, please call Council on 131 872 Brian Pidgeon Chief Executive Officer Wayne “Ted” Lucht Age 65, sadly passed away on 23rd August 2022 He was a Past President and Life Member of Oakey Social Golf Club CONDOLENCES TO MONICA AND FAMILIES ON YOUR LOSS From members of the Oakey Social Golf Club MEMORIAMIN FUNERALNOTICES NIGEL RICHARDS Passed away 20th August, 2022 Funeral ~ Monday 5th September at 10.30am Gardens of Remembrance, 1001 Ruthven Street, Toowoomba • All welcome • of Oakey NOTICESPUBLIC St. Augustine’s Anglican Church Hall 4 Creek Street, Oakey $5 BOOKS $1 EACH OR FILL A BAG FOR SATURDAY 10 8:00AM-12NOONSEPTEMBER DVD’s & CD’s $1 Each Big variety of Plants - Jams, Pickles, Baked Goodies - Multi Draw Raffle being drawn Book & Plant Sale MEETINGS Annual General Meeting Museum Grounds, Ramsay St, Oakey. Fay Telford 0427 623 117 Sunday 18th September 2022 at 1.30pm Oakey Historical Museum Society Inc Members and Interested Visitors are Invited to attend the MONTHLY MEETING AFTER AGM - All Welcome to Attend EVENTS www.facebook.com/ oakeychampion FAST CLEAN& PHONE 4691 1376 OR CALL IN TO 2A CHERRY STREET OAKEY RUBBER STAMP Order a Self-inking from The Oakey Champion today! It was a truly inspirational occasion. The food, the company, the entertainment and the panel discussions all contributed to its success. I know there were issues in putting the evening together and unforeseen circumstances to deal with but I would also like to congratulate all who contributed in any way to this amazing event. It was wonderful to hear about all the things that are happening in this town.Certainly situations are changing and evolving. The event itself was changed from a breakfast to an evening because a number of people said it was a preference. Chappy’s Chat On Thursday, 25th August the “Mayoral Prayer Evening” was held with the theme “Love our Youth – Our Heart, Our Future”. This town does have an amazing heart to assist its young people when people know what is abound!asked.whoandandneedourcameconcerned.havementoringofat?thinkWereOpportunitiesrequired.abound.wechallengedtobeyondwhereweareCertainly.Bettercommunicationideas,programsanddoappeartomuchpotential.Again,welldonetoallItseemedthemessageacrossthatmanyofyoungpeoplemayahandalongthewaytherearemanypeopleorganisationsouttherewillingtohelpwhenOpportunitiesdo - June Evans,ChurchAnglicanmember
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Book a test drive! 2018 Toyota Camry Ascent Sport Silver $25,500 AWAY+DRIVE Wednesday 24th August, the Ladies played an 18 hole Stroke in conjunction with their August Monthly Medal.Winner of the Monthly Medal and Division 1 was Marlene Deans with a 76 nett. Runner-up and winner of Division 2 was Dawn Bradford with a 79 nett. Winner of the Front 9 was Yvonne Lebeter with 17 points and the Back 9 was won by Yvonne Jackson with 17 points. Winner of the putts was Oakey Golf Club ResultsThursday 18th August, Men Canadian Foursome for a club Winnerstrophy.were Dave Humphrey and Dave Scutt with 71.25 net. Approaches: 3/12, Dave Humphrey and Dave Scutt; 5/14, Col Jenkins and Greg Schull. Ladies Single Stableford for a club trophy. Winner was Val Drowley with 35 points. Approaches: 1/10, Ann Cass; 4/13 and 7/16, ValSundayDrowley.21st August, Single Stableford Medley for a club trophy. Winner was Dave Lowe with 37 points. Rundown: Steve Elfverson, Robyn Drowley, Greg Buckley. Pin shots Men: 3/12, Dan Darlington; 4/13, Matt Burgess; 8/17, Nino Capuzzo. Approaches: Goombungee Golf Club Results 9/18, Nino Capuzzo; 5/14, GregLadiesBuckley.Single Stableford for a club trophy. Winner was Val Drowley with 33 points. Approaches: 9/18, Robyn Drowley; 1/10, Val Drowley.Matchplay result: David Scutt and Matty Burgess defeated Nino Capuzzo and Dan Darlington 3/2. Members’ draw. No 45, George Rojahn, not present. Next week Thursday$15.25th August, Men’s Single Stableford for a club trophy. Winner Maurie Cronk 31 points (ocb). Approaches: 3/12, Murray McLeod; 6/15, Peter Mullins; 7/16, Robbie McKewen. Ladies’ Single Stableford for a club trophy. Winner, Val Hartland 36 points. Approaches: 2/11 and 3/12, Jan Mullins; 9/18, Gloria Scott. Sunday 28th August, Single Stroke, Monthly Medal for Bill Robertson Trophy. Winner for Men was John Harth with 68 nett; runner-up, Trent Peters.Ladies’ winner was Ann Cass with 73 nett; runnerup, Val Rundown:Hartland. Robyn Drowley, David Scutt, Travis Peters, David Schloss, Mark Peters, Steve Elfverson. Pin shots Men: 4/13, Travis Peters; 8/17, Col Jenkins. Approaches: 1/10, Nino Capuzzo; 6/15, John Harth; 7/16, David Scutt.Ladies’ pin shot 4/13’ Ann Cass. Approaches: 1/10, Ann Cass; 2/11, Val Hartland.Members’ draw No. 15, Ian Maclean, not present. Next week $20. THIS WEEK Thursday 1st September, Men, Single Stableford for a club trophy.. Ladies’ Single Stroke for a club trophy, qualifying for Handicap Matchplay Championship. Sunday 4th September, Single Stableford for Des Noller Memorial Day. - Murray McLeod Joan Fisk with 26. Wednesday 31st August, the Ladies will play an 18 holeSaturdayStableford.27th and Sunday 28th August there was no Saturdaycompetition.3rd and Sunday 4th September, the members will play an 18 hole Stroke in conjunction with the September MonthlySundayMedal.11th September is the Inter-clubOakey/GoombungeeatGoombungee. - Marlene Deans, Secretary
The program focuses on exploring product-market fit between Queensland industry needs and innovative solutions. A cohort will be supported by mentors and experts in the development of go-tomarket strategies and business growth. You will have the opportunity to engage with stakeholders from across Queensland’s climate technology networks including government,
Researchers from Australia’s National Science Agency (CSIRO) are piloting the release of a fungus from Columbia to help landholders tackle the weed. Flaxleaf fleabane (Conyza bonariensis) is a fastspreading weed from South America that damages cropping and grazing areas across Australia and impacts the livelihoods of many primary producers. CSIRO weed ecologist Dr Ben Gooden said flaxleaf fleabane was one of the most difficult-to-control weeds in grain cropping systems.“Itis estimated to affect nearly three million hectares of land in Australia and cause grain crop revenue losses of more than $43 million each year,” he said. “As flaxleaf fleabane has developed resistance to some herbicides, we hope that the biocontrol agent will be effective in reducing its populations across the country.
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The World Health Organisation (WHO) said iron deficiency affects one third of the world’s population, with those most at risk being infants, children and teenagers, who are growing rapidly, and pregnant women, who need iron for increased blood levels and to build their baby’s iron stores.
Last week, the critical contribution of Australian beef as a nutritional powerhouse fuelling sustainable diets and the wellbeing of communities across the world was in focus during World Iron Awareness Week.
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In Australia, the WHO estimates that anaemia caused by iron deficiency (IDA) affects eight per cent of pre-school children, twelve per cent of pregnant women and fifteen per cent of women of reproductive age.Because the body can’t make iron on its own, it gets it from the food we eat. Popular sources of iron include iron-fortified breakfast cereals, poultry, fish, spinach, tofu and red meat.Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) said Australian beef provides twelve essential nutrients recommended for good health, with an average 150 gram serving (raw weight) of lean red meat providing an excellent source of iron, zinc and vitamin B12. It also delivers more iron than other animal proteins such as chicken or fish. MLA explains how there are three simple ways to promote sustainable eating, while continuing to enjoy the taste and nutritional benefits of Australian beef: - Maintaining a healthy weight by eating all foods in recommended amounts - Improving diet quality by eating a variety of nutrient-rich foods to promote health and wellbeing-Reducing household food waste by purchasing, cooking and serving only what you need. universities, industry, and investors.Theprogram provides a pathway for industry to pilot and test solutions that can help them lower their carbon industryConceptdeploymentguidancereceivewillSelectedemissions.companieshaveachancetograntfundingandforsuccessfulofProof-of-projectswithanpartner.Applyatthislink https:// lowcarbonqld.com/program before September 11, 2022. Want If you are an ambitious innovative founder product owner seeking to work with Queensland industries to achieve net zero, the Low Carbon Accelerator Program live
Flaxleaf fleabane grows up to one metre and is a prolific seed producer. Each plant can produce over 100,000 seeds and these can disperse long distances with the help of wind, water, animals, and vehicles, explaining its rapid spread not just within local districts but into southern and western cropping and grazing regions in recent times. The Grains and Research Development Corporation (GRDC) was one of the supporting organisations for the GRDCresearch.Manager Weeds Dr Jason Emms said grain growers had been battling flaxleaf fleabane for many years as the weed competes for soil water across multiple stages of the crop cycle, which directly impacts production. “A biocontrol agent for this problematic weed is very exciting as it may help to reduce overall populations when integrated with existing weed management strategies,” he said. This research is generated from the project ‘Underpinning agricultural productivity and biosecurity by weed biological control’ and is supported by AgriFutures Australia, through funding from the Australian Government’s Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry as part of its Rural R&D for Profit program and co-investment from CSIRO, GRDC and NSW Biocontrol Taskforce. Landholders wishing to Flaxleaf fleabane (Conyza bonariensis) Puccinia cnici-oleracei attacking a weed. participate in the biocontrol release program should register their interest with theAsCSIRO.release sites are strategically selected across the weed’s range, CSIRO will provide the rust fungus and clear instructions to land managers wishing to introduce the rust fungus to areas with high flaxleaf fleabane infestations. Landholders will be asked to monitor the fungus and how it establishes and will report back to CSIRO on the impact it has on flaxleaf fleabane. If you would like to register your interest in the biocontrol release program, email fleabanebiocontrol@ csiro.au
This afternoon, the Queensland Farmers Federation (QFF) is hosting an online Zoom session addressing weather risks, how to interpret BoM data and how parametric insurance may be able to help prepare your farm business for managing severe weather conditions.
Landholders now have a new biocontrol tool to help fight one of Australia’s most challenging agricultural weeds, flaxleaf fleabane. where scientists studied it extensively to determine if it would be safe to introduce to Australia as a biocontrol agent. “Our research found the fungus can only infect flaxleaf fleabane, while all non-target plant species tested were resistant to it. “Based on this research, the fungus is deemed to be safe and has been approved by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry for introduction to Australia.”
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“We identified a rust fungus called Puccinia cnicioleracei in Colombia which infects flaxleaf fleabane and restricts it from growing by destroying the plant’s tissues.“The fungus was imported into CSIRO’s high-security quarantine facility in Canberra
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Continued from page 1. the company will be looking for 400 long-term employees to fill roles such as operators, maintainers, engineers, geologists, admin staff and safety professionals. “There’s no fly-in fly-out, no camper accommodation,” he “Everybodysaid. lived locally and commuted to work each day, which we found was a really great, steady workforce.” Other high profile figures in the community who shared their support for the mine include State Member for Condamine Pat Weir, Toowoomba Region Mayor Paul Antonio and TSBE Senior Project Manager Reagan Parle. “I’ve been calling for this for some time, as recently as the last sitting of parliament,” Mr Weir said. “One would hope that the associated water licence is not far behind this. “It’s a boost for the whole region and also for the rail line all the way from here down to the Port of Brisbane, this has impacted on jobs all the way through.“Myconcern is that this mining lease was announced late on Friday in a two line press release, that is staggering.“Ihave never seen a project that is touting 600 jobs announced in a two line media“Therelease.minister has not stood up and explained how he arrived at this decision or his reasoning for delaying it for so “Thelong.premier has not stood up, the deputy premier has not stood up and for 600 jobs that is simply breathtaking.”TSBE’sMrParle said he’s delighted to hear that New Hope has progressed to the next stage of its expansion. He said there will be additional infrastructure built to support the soon-tobe upgraded railway line to Brisbane.Mayor Antonio described the approval as welcome news and stated that the Oakey community deserves a decision.“Iampleased to see the uncertainty around the future of the project is almost over,” he “Councilsaid.has great faith in the future of Oakey and is confident that the proposed resumption of New Hope Group’s operations will underpin an even brighter future for the wider Oakey community.”However, Oakey Coal Action Alliance’s Paul King said the group will continue the fight to stop the mine from“Thisreopening.isasdisturbing as it is disappointing,” he said, “We will not give up - we cannot give up - and we will prevail. We must. “This is not the end, just the end of the beginning of this fight.” Mr Weir said he was concerned with the potential for another legal battle to start.“We know it’s coming, the opponents have said they will lodge appeals and keep this tied up in court for as long as they can,” he said.“They don’t need to win, all they need to do is tie it up in court as the premier said she will not approve this until all court action is finalised. “This will breath life into this community, who so desperately needs it. “If this is not followed through, this is very simply a cruel hoax on the people of Oakey.“This has been tied up in court, land court, judicial reviews, on legal technicalities that have been dismissed and we are back to where we are on the same conditions that were there years ago, so this is a legal warfare.“Sonow we could have the EDO (Environmental Defenders Office), who is funded by the state government, running a legal battle against the state government - that’s where weMrstand.”Bishop agrees that the biggest obstacle for the mine is getting caught up in legal cases, not following environmental requirements. “I don’t think the environmental aspect has been the thorn in our side, I think there is an ideological minority group which have opposed us,” he said. “We live in a democratic society and that’s fine, but I think there’s got to be a point at which the department’s need to move on and make a decision.“Ithink from our perspective, environmentally we are a very responsible operator.
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Lucht. M. Krahenbring; B Grade, G. Little; Over 60, P. Morgan. Members’ draw was 15, Paul Jones who was present for $25. Raffles going to 50, L. Bartley and 58, M. Morgan. This week’s game is Bisque Bogey on the front nine with a 6.30am tee off. The social club would like to send our condolences to Monica Lucht and her family in the loss of our past President and Life Member Wayne “Ted” Lucht. - Flynny/Macca Oakey Men’s Bowls Notes D. Dreyer, A. Jackson; Team 3: V. Rush, M. Park, B. Lucht, J. CompetitionHarrison results from Sunday August 28: “A” Singles final: G. Fenton def. R. Henry. Consolation Singles: P. Boyton def. P. Viney; D. Barfield def. W. Patterson Competition called for Sunday September 4. Consolation Singles: P. Boyton v. D..Barfield (TBA); Club Pairs: M. Hall/ B. Lucht v. C. Beesley/ A. Jackson COMING EVENTS Sunday September 11, Three bowl pairs, sponsored by Woody and Jacko, with a 12.30pm start. Wear your favourite sporting team shirt, 2 x 14 ends. Winner, runner-up and last round. Barbecue to follow bowls. Names on the board please.Membership fees of $100 are now due.
“We’ve recently announced we’ve had the first mining lease and environmental authority relinquished after one of our existing pits was fully rehabilitated.“Therehabilitation out at Acland is benchmark, we are very proud of how we treat the“Theenvironment.coalcoming out of this pit is low-emission, high calorific value coal which the world needs now to transition.“It’simportant to have a transition [to renewable energy] and we feel Acland can play a part in that.
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“We’ve got approval for thirty years and the coal we plan to mine out should last ten to fifteen years, so this project has an exciting future.” Hope Group CEO Robert Bishop conference in Oakey on Monday. McMonagle, Sandra Lucht Kurt
Wednesday, August 31, 2022 THE OAKEY CHAMPION Page 11 The all new H ™ has arrived! https://ddhd.com.au/genuine-parts Using Genuine Parts is the next best thing to getting a new Harley® and maintains optimum performance. Genuine Parts. Your Harley® deserves it. GenuineGenuineHarley.Parts. 100% Harley Guaranteed Phone 07 4580 4712 www.harthassoc.com.au • Empathy • Knowledge • Personal Service • Affordable Fees • Ready to Assist Individuals Business Self Managed Super WORKING WITH YOU TO MANAGE AND GROW YOUR BUSINESS SmallSpecialistsBusiness Why choose us? Michael Harth Oakey 4691 1219 | 80 CAMPBELL STREET OAKEY BOTTLESHOP SPECIALS GRAND HOTEL ENDS 6/9/22 XXXX BITTER CANS 30PK $59.99 XXXX DRY BOTTLES 24PK X 330ML $47.99 XXXX GOLD CANS 30PK $52.99 TOOHEYS NEW BOTTLES 24PK X 375ML $55.99 GREAT NORTHERN SUPER CRISP 24PK X 330ML $51.99 WOODSTOCK BOURBON & COLA 10PK CANS X 375ML $38.99 BUNDABERG OP & COLA 10PK X 375ML CANS $49.99 On Sunday 28th of August we played 3 clubs and a putter with 28 players and the winner on count back was Dave McMonagle and the runner-up was Sandra Lucht on 30 nett. The winners of the pins/approaches are: 10, B. Fenton; 11 and 16 Over 60, R. MacKenzie; 11 Under 60, G. Lange; 12, A. Krahenbring; 13, P. Jones; 14, A. Cherry; 15, L. Bartley; 17 and 18, S. Petrie. Long Drives: A Grade, Pennants result from Saturday August 27, City def. Oakey 64 to 61. Pennant Semi Final Division 3 to play Gatton at Oakey on Saturday September 3: Team 1: P. Boyton, P. Wolski, S. Bradford, P. Rudken; Team 2: R. Henry, M. Hall, “I’d like to think early next calendar year we can be in a position to be digging coal and getting it out,” Mr Bishop said. Mr Bishop also responded to further criticism that people experienced health issues as a direct result of the mine’s activities, including asthma, bleeding noses and other respiratory conditions.“Ican’t comment on that because I’ve never come across any factual evidence which would lead to that,” he “Thesaid. coal we dig here is an exceptionally hard coal, so it doesn’t have the usual dust that comes off coal.” New Acland Mine general manager Dave O’Dwyer said
Page 12 THE OAKEY CHAMPION Wednesday, August 31, 2022 Your Window Furnishings Specialists just behind Joyce Mayne ! T 4632 1255 183A Perth Street, Toowoomba Need to talk? PCYC Oakey Connect service is available for local young people. To connect or refer, phone or SMS Kat on 0459 836 335. Youth Connect Toowoomba Email:YouthConnectTRCyouthconnect@tr.qld.gov.au Youth TalkOK Phone Orders 0477 289 827 91 CAMPBELL STREET, OAKEY f OPEN • M-THUR 8am-5pm FRID 8am-8pm SAT 8am-Noon • SUN 9am-12pm • BREAKFAST & LUNCHMON-THUR • BREAKFAST LUNCH &DINNER FRI & SAT After school fun back at the Oakey Skatepark PCYC’s Kat Medland is back every Thursday from 3.00pm giving away free sausage sizzles, Zooper Dooper ice blocks and drinks. So make sure to stop by the skatepark on your way home after school! BASIC Youth Toowoomba hosting ‘Breaking News’ Night!For $2 per person, come along to Centenary Heights State High School for ‘hot-off-the-press, just in, brand new games & activities’ this Friday night! Bring a friend along or come on your own to the Assembly Hall (60 Ramsay Street) from 6.30-8.30pm.! Kids Help Line 1800 551 800 OAKEY NEWSPOWER OPEN 7 DAYS T 4691 1056 103 CAMPBELL STREET OAKEY IT’S FATHER’S DAY AT OAKEY NEWSAGENCY Don’t Father’sForgetDay4thSept www.anzacavenuewreckers.com.au LATEST STOCK & SPARE PARTS ON LINE DON’T PAY NEW GENUINE PART PRICE 4630 1881CLICK CARS600 BIG ACRES2.5EQUIPMENTORIGINALSECONDHAND MARKETAFTERNEWPARTSDON’TPAYNEWPRICE Alongside Prayers for the community, families and the youth, the participants were addressed by several guest speakers, including the Federal Member for Groom Garth Hamilton, who spoke on the needs and potential of our youth, New Acland General Manager David O’Dwyer who spoke about why New
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Hope supports youth work in Oakey and of course Toowoomba Region Mayor PaulGuestsAntonio.were challenged by the panel of youth workers and young people who joined Pastor Ken Schultz for his “On the Couch with Ken” segment.
ABOVE LEFT: Jack really got into character onstage as he told some dinosaur-themed jokes! ABOVE RIGHT: Acrobatic duo Isabelle and Lily. Look at these impressive hula hoop-wielding competitors in just as impressive costumes!
On Thursday 25th August an exciting collaboration between the Toowoomba Regional Council and the Churches of Oakey brought together a Mayoral Prayer Event entitled “Love our Youth – Our Heart, Our Future”.
In addition, entertainment was provided by St Monica’s Choir and a group of singers from the Solomon Islands who are living and working in Oakey.The meals were served by the Senior Hospitality Students of Oakey State High School under the direction of their teacher, Mrs Dianah Ray. The students have been preparing the menu of finger foods, soup and sides and desserts for this event over the past few weeks.Participants from Toowoomba and towns around Oakey joined Oakey residents to enjoy the night. - Lesley Hughes Rev Eddie Dean and the Solomon Islands Singers who were part of the entertainment.
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RIGHT: (Back) PCYC Oakey Youth Program Coordinator Kat Medland, New Acland general manager Dave O’Dwyer, Toowoomba PCYC Senior Constable Vincent Bradley and Toowoomba Region Mayor Paul Antonio with local youth. St Monica’s have you got talent finals Last Friday, finalists for the annual St Monica’s talent show battled it out in the final hour of school for the honour of being named winner for the 2022 competition. With 28 acts in the final round, congratulations to trio act Amy, Isabella and Gabrielle for their dancing and comedy blended act - a truly unique performance!Students performed magnificently, with a wide range of skills showcased ranging from gymnastics to acrobatics to contortion to dancing to stand-up comedy.StMonica’s Catholic Primary School gives a big thanks to guest judges Mrs Ruge and ABC Southern Queensland reporter Ms Burton.
