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Oakey Support Group joins Beef Challenge
A number of local Christians have joined forces to raise funds for local chaplaincy in a typically ‘Oakey’ way - by entering in a Beef Challenge at St. George.
30 June, 2025
General News
Brimblecombe Road Dry Creek crossing officially declared open
After re-opening last week, Toowoomba Regional Council has thanked State and Federal Government's for their...
6 June, 2025
Local News
It’s Garth (but not Peter)
Incumbent Liberal National Party candidate Garth Hamilton has survived a...
Local News
Strong storm knocks down century old barn
A storm in the plains country west of Beef City damaged silos and...
Local News
Candidates pitch themselves in Oakey
Six out of the eight candidates for Groom attended a Candidates Forum at...
Community & Business
Powerlink donates equipment to SES
Powerlink Queensland donated $45, 000 worth of emergency equipment to the South-Western Region of the SES in a...
23 June, 2025
Local News
‘Little boy lost’ now with SES
Eric Taylor, who went missing in the Far North Queensland bush for five...
Local News
Oakey High claim 3rd at SEQ Hydrogen Vehicle Races
Oakey State High School’s two Horizon Hydrogen racing teams finished in...
Local News
QCWA Oakey branch find new home at Lifeline, shop to continue operating
Oakey’s QCWA branch has found a new home after a long search, buying 105...
Agricultural
Farm safety calendar launches for 2026
The Queensland Government has launched the new 2026 farm safety calendar competition to raise awareness around...
17 June, 2025
Local News
An Interesting 30th birthday present
Matilda Donaldson of ‘Dunshane’ has embarked on a new journey of Speckle...
Local News
Plains cotton farmer makes Grower of the Year finals
Cotton Australia has announced the finalists for both the 2025 Bayer...
Local News
Workshop explores theory of grazing naturally
Farm management lecturer Dick Richardson gave a presentation on the...
Sport
Cousins back with the Broncos for ‘25
Oakey-raised rugby league footballer Shenae Ciesiolka and her cousin Jada Ferguson are suiting up for a fifth season...
13 June, 2025
Local News
Life after footy
Queensland Maroon Shenae Ciesiolka’s injury in the third State of Origin...
Local News
Last minute Warwick Cowboys lasso Oakey men, Bears women thump Tigers
Oakey Bears women notched up an important win, but the men fell just...
Local News
First half blitz sees Bears men home
In last weekend’s Toowoomba Rugby League (TRL) round the Oakey Bears ran...