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Inaugural Business Forum well attended
Seventy business and community group representatives attended the inaugural Oakey Chamber of Commerce Business Networking Evening on Monday last week (March 24th) at Oakey RSL.
4 April, 2025
General News
Western Line blocked for days
The derailment of coal wagons at an Oakey siding caused the blockage of Queensland’s Western railway line for several...
27 March, 2025
Local News
Candidates on the hustings
Most of the candidates for the seat of Groom have now been announced and...
Local News
Salvos’ Cyclone Alfred Appeal
The Salvation Army is calling on Australians to dig deep and give to its...
Local News
District dodged a bullet
The local district has avoided any major problems in the wake of...
Community & Business
Farewell ‘Cookie’
The Oakey Police community has farewelled retiring Sergeant John Cook after almost 25 years of service to the Oakey...
3 April, 2025
Local News
Allora Welcomes New Red Bench
After a long wait, the Allora community once again has a new Red Bench™...
Local News
Open Day at Millmerran's new hospital
Darling Downs Health is hosting a community open day to tour the...
Local News
National Rally moves to FarmFest site
The 19th National Heritage Machinery Rally, to be held from 23 to 25...
Agricultural
Biosecurity Should Concern Everyone
At a meeting held at All Saints Anglican Church Hall in Clifton last Wednesday, attendees from across the Darling...
31 March, 2025
Local News
Growers congratulated on a great season
The Show Society hosted a presentation evening on March 19th to...
Local News
Combined efforts produce stellar Cambooya facility
If it takes a village to raise a child then it also takes a massive team...
Local News
High-tech plant scanner gets green thumbs up
One of the world’s most advanced plant phenotyping technologies had its...
Sport
Ellie’s important Olympic role
When Clifton State High School Year 11 student Ellie Stenzel stepped up to the microphone to make the opening address...
3 April, 2025
Local News
Wattles Pursue Rod Frahm Trophy in Season Opener
Coach Travis Burns and his A grade Warriors are out to make amends this...
Local News
Warwick Cowboys claim prestigious shield over Wattles
Warwick rugby league mecca Father Ranger Oval played host to the 33rd...
Local News
Success at State Titles for Cambooya student
Cambooya State School student Joe Haggarty completed a memorable 2025...