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The Oakey Champion

Locality: Oakey, Queensland

Phone: +61 7 4691 1376

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18.02.2022 Meet the new owners of Oakey’s The Grand Hotel, Darren and Kim Fleming.

16.02.2022 One of the Darling Downs’ longest running schools, Jondaryan State School, is celebrating its 150th anniversary and is calling for the community to help record its history.

12.02.2022 A new $11.6 million, five-and-a-half-year joint investment is aiming to address lodging in sorghum an issue that is consistently rated as the most significant concern facing Australian sorghum growers and costing on average $12 million worth in yield loss annually.

28.01.2022 "It's the quiet achievers in Oakey that make the town a successful, cohesive community" Cr Melissa Taylor ... and the team of volunteers gracing our front page this week certainly achieved a jam-packed and fun-filled Australia Day last week; against all odds! Congratulations to the committee and those involved in hosting an outstanding event and to all award winners, competitors and supporters. Grab your copy of the champion for more awesome pics and details of all award winners on page 5,6, and 7! #aussieaussieaussie #welovelocallegends #weloveoakey

25.01.2022 We love our 'Back Paddock' rural page and we love the photo that we've featured in this week's edition of the Champion! it's so very timely to be promoting our awesome local attractions - we're blessed with 'authentic people, great weather and wide open spaces', and very happy to share it!! Click on the link below to read about the recent promotional visit to Jondaryn Woolshed and some great ideas for Father's day gifts on page 7 #welovewherewelive #welovelocalnews #weloveoakey https://issuu.com/cliftoncourier/docs/oakeychampion260820

23.01.2022 You might notice a few changes next time you pop into the Oakey Bowls Club. During the forced COVID-19 closures, members from the club spent the time renovating the entire building thanks to a large grant from the Community Gambling Benefit Fund. You’ll now be able to enjoy a fully refurbished cold room, kitchen and function room, as well as a brand new bar - a perfect spot to celebrate your win. Also in this week's edition we congratulate local horse trainer Brad Hudson on his new title of Queensland Racing's Eastern Downs Trainer of the Year. Read about Brad's win and more great local news using the link below: https://issuu.com/cliftoncourier/docs/oakeychampion230920

21.01.2022 Nothing like some good news to 'kick off' (pardon the pun) the New Year! Click on the link below to check out our front page success story as Oakey local lad Terrell Anderson signs with North Queensland Cowboys for 2021 season. You can also take a stroll down memory lane with our Year in Review feature and some awesome pics from our 2020 photo vault! #wereback #weloveslocalsportsstars #welovelocalnews #weloveoakey

18.01.2022 It's a bloomin' gorgeous back page of our 'Champion' this week, with a stunning display of colour from the garden of Biddeston couple John Hickey and Sue McPherson. Click on the link below to check out the pics from the award winning Carnival of Flowers entrants and to read about their passion for their creative cottage garden #welovegreenthumbs #welovespreadingthenews #weloveoakey https://issuu.com/cliftoncourier/docs/oakeychampion300920

18.01.2022 The Oakey Soccer Club will now be able to purchase new soccer balls thanks to a $535 donation from the Bernborough Tavern’s Community Chest program.

18.01.2022 Howzat?! Look's like it's going to be a busy 2020/21 Cricket Season with double the number of teams participating in Oakey Junior Cricket fixtures! Read all about the awesome roll up on page 7 (via the link below) and then catch up on all the other local goss, including the New Oakey Community Care committee, Mental Health Week activities at the Oakey State High School and the caravanners who visited the Oakey Historical Museum...So much news - so little time! #welovegoodsports #welovecommunityinvolvement #weloveoakey https://issuu.com/cliftoncourier/docs/oakeychampion141020

17.01.2022 STOP PRESS! Have you seen today's stunning edition of the Oakey Champion? We're very excited to be able to present the 2020 Oakey State High graduating students in all their glory at this year's formal via our stylish full colour, gloss 'wrap around' feature. Better get in super quick to secure your copy, they're selling like hot cakes!!!! #weloveagoodformal #weloveglitzandglamour #welovegraduations #weloveoakey

16.01.2022 What a great way to finish up our coverage of the Metal Health Week celebrations at the Oakey State High School - check out the completed mural now proudly on display thanks to the help of local artists Peter Collins and Shayla Collins-Wharton, nothing like some 'hands-on' collaboration to highlight the importance of connecting with friends during mental health challenges! It sure is a 'newsy' edition of the Champion this week; click on the link below to read about the 100 year Jondaryan Hall celebrations, Oakey State School Book Week Parade, the official opening of the TADOMS shed, highlights from Oakey High's Annual Presentation of Awards plus loads more... #somethingforeveryone #welovecommunityspirit #welovelearning #weloveoakey https://issuu.com/cliftoncourier/docs/oakeychampion281020

15.01.2022 If you haven't already checked out this week's edition of the Champion be sure to click the link below to read all about Oakey High's exciting budget announcement, Oakey State School's award ceremony and our coverage of the Oakey Scout Group birthday celebrations. https://issuu.com/cliftoncourier/docs/oakeychampion091220

15.01.2022 It's time for another special shout-out !!! Yay!!!You know how much we love a birthday here at The Champion! Local legend Ruth Mason turned a spritely 102 earlier this month, and it was a pleasure to feature her celebrations that were held at Mclean Care CWA House on page 15. Enjoy reading up on Ruth's background and also catching up on local highlights this week including Melbourne Cup at the Bernborough Tavern and Jacko's 'Hawaiian Pig Day Out' by clicking on the link below #welovelocalevents #weloveagoodbirthday #weloveoakey https://issuu.com/cliftoncourier/docs/oakeychampion111120

15.01.2022 "There is no greater power for change than a community discovering what it cares about." Margaret Wheatley ...and if you head to page 8 of this week's Champion (by clicking on the link below) you'll be able to read all about the positive plans afoot for the upcoming 'From the Ground Up' community initiative. Thanks to Adam Wenitong (pictured below) from the Young Bruthas Mentorship program, Toowoomba Regional Council and the Darling Downs and West Moreton Primary Health Ne...twork, engagement is in place to create a program designed to empower young people, which will include projects such as assisting young drivers to get their learners licence and work towards getting their'P' plates. There's loads more local news as well, so give yourself plenty of time to take it all in!!! #welovepositivity #welovepeoplehelpingpeople #weloveoakey https://issuu.com/cliftoncourier/docs/oakeychampion071020

13.01.2022 With glyphosate prices on the rise and weeds of all kinds expected to be an issue after rainfall events, local grain growers should consider a summer weed management strategy as a matter of priority.

12.01.2022 This week's paper sure has an 'Oakey High' flavour about it :) Once you've managed to have a good squiz at the gorgeous Formal photos, you can read all about former Oakey State High School student, Lou- Ellen Martin's presentation at the 75th session of the UN General Assembly. Click on the link below to for the details regarding a truly outstanding achievement and an inspiration to all, particularly the younger members of our Oakey community! #welovelocalsuccess #welovelocalinfluencers #weloveoakey https://issuu.com/cliftoncourier/docs/oakeychampion251120

12.01.2022 The countdown is on! Just seven more sleeps until the man in the red suit arrives and Oakey folk are full of festiveness! Click on the link below to check out the lovely Christmas messages from local businesses and supporters + we've got some great shots from the Oakey Chamber of Commerce's first ever Christmas Display Competition - congrats to all the prize winners, and a big thank you to all who participated! #hohoho #welovechristmas #weloveoakey https://issuu.com/cliftoncourier/docs/oakeychampion161220

10.01.2022 Oakey turned yellow to mark the annual RUOK? Day last Saturday. The town was filled with market stalls, words of encouragement from a guest speaker and a cake cutting. Use the link below to check out our coverage of RUOK? Day, the well attended finale of the year long Project 4401 initiative and more great local news. https://issuu.com/cliftoncourier/docs/oakeychampion160920

08.01.2022 Maintaining wellbeing during 2020 certainly has been challenging, thus we're very proud of the way that our local High School has embraced Mental Health Week this year and it's been a pleasure to report on their activities to date. Check out the last of their events to promote awareness of mental health issues by clicking on the link below and heading to page 10 - #taketimeformentalhealth #welovehealthyminds #weloveoakey https://issuu.com/cliftoncourier/docs/oakeychampion211020

06.01.2022 'On 18 August, we commemorate Vietnam Veterans' Day on the anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan in 1966. We remember the sacrifices of those who died and say thank you to almost 60,000 Australians who served during the 10 years of our involvement in the Vietnam War', and in this week's Oakey Champion, we have featured some images from the local commemorative service held recently. Head to page 6 to spot those who 'remembered' #adaytosaythankyou #weloverespectfulness #weloveoakey https://issuu.com/cliftoncourier/docs/oakeychampion020920

06.01.2022 "What is Christmas? It is tenderness for the past, courage for the present, and hope for the future" Agnes M. Pahro https://issuu.com/cliftoncourier/docs/oakeychampion231220

04.01.2022 Here's a 'butterfly effect' well worth reporting!!! Head to the back page (via the like below) of this week's Champion to read all about the national interest that was sparked by local teenage photographer Gracie Harris' stunning image of the rare 'eastern dusk flat' (Chaetocneme beata) butterfly. This talented young lady also took out two first prizes at the Gomaren & Doctors Creek Catchment Landcare Group Photographic Competition - congratulations Gracie! #welovelocaltalent #welovelocalsuccessstories #weloveoakey https://issuu.com/cliftoncourier/docs/oakeychampion021220

04.01.2022 'The Show must go on'... well almost :) Due to COVID-19 restrictions this year's Ekka was not to be, although thankfully, our Oakey State High Ag students were still able to participate in the Ekka Young Judges competition! Read about the how the students coped with their assessment using videos and still images - and the prizes that were awarded!! Congrats on a huge effort OSHS! #weloveschoolpride #welovecompetitivecountrykids #welovelocalnews #weloveoakey https://issuu.com/cliftoncourier/docs/oakeychampion190820

03.01.2022 'Tis the season to be jolly! And we've love to share the joy of Christmas with our readers... If you've seen some awesome Christmas lights on display around Oakey and Kingsthorpe, then can you please give us a 'hoy'; we'd love to grab a great photo and publish them in our last editions of the year. #welovelocalchristmaslights #sharethelightsandthelove #weloveoakey

03.01.2022 Boy, have we got a bit of cute factor on today's front page for you!!! ...Introducing 'Rory'; the latest edition to the Oakey State High School's Ag department - born to 'Peggy' the schools distinctive Highland heifer...Click on the link below to check out the gorgeous bundle of fluff :) There's a tonne of other local news as well, so make sure you've got plenty of time up your sleeve for a good old catch up!! #welovebabynews #welovekeepingyouintheloop #weloveoakey https://issuu.com/cliftoncourier/docs/oakeychampion181120

24.12.2021 "It's the quiet achievers in Oakey that make the town a successful, cohesive community" Cr Melissa Taylor ... and the team of volunteers gracing our front page this week certainly achieved a jam-packed and fun-filled Australia Day last week; against all odds! Congratulations to the committee and those involved in hosting an outstanding event and to all award winners, competitors and supporters. Grab your copy of the champion for more awesome pics and details of all award winners on page 5,6, and 7! #aussieaussieaussie #welovelocallegends #weloveoakey