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ABOVE: John Bourke. Photo supplied.

Obituary - John Bourke 1937-2025

Former local businessman John Bourke is being remembered as a builder of businesses, of collections, of friendships, and of opportunities for others.

19 January, 2026

Oakey's Australia Day Civic Awards ceremony is being moved to the Oakey Cultural Centre (pictured, right) after Toowoomba Regional Council was unwilling to insure games being held at Arthur Shooter Park such as the raft race (pictured, left).

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Australia Day Awards on the move

Bush dancing was the order of the evening at the Jondaryan Woolshed New Year’s celebrations.

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New Year, Same Woolshed

Russell Scifleet, Rhondda Lawrie, and Sherelle Scifleet.

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Rhonda’s last bus run

Christmas Lights in York Street, Oakey.

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Christmas Lights worth searching for

NRLW premiership stars Shenae Ciesiolka and Jada Ferguson take the opportunity to pose for a photo with this enthusiastic class of Oakey State School students during their NRLW premiership tour to the Darling Downs.

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NRLW premiership trophy in Oakey

Local residents and Christians Alan and Lesley Hughes (left), were invited onto the program to talk with hosts Andy and Robbo (right).

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Oakey on heaven’s airwaves

Gingerbread girls and boys.

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It’s All About Christmas

Director of Nursing at Oakey Hospital, Matt Boyd, shows off the cuddle bed to Toowoomba Region Councillor Melissa Taylor and Condamine MP Pat Weir.

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Hospital welcomes first cuddle bed

Del and Royce with their grandson Luke.

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Duo rewarded after years of giving

New Hope Chairperson Robert Millner AO and CEO Rob Bishop in town last week for the company’s Annual General Meeting. Photo, New Hope Group

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Full steam ahead for NAC

Peter Wharton (middle) presenting artwork to medical team at Toowoomba Hospital.

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Culturally aware healing inspires art

ABOVE: Some of Oakey State High School’s 2025 school leaders make their final speeches.

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Year 12s say goodbye to school

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