Community & Business
8 October, 2026
Jondaryan turns pink
Jondaryan is turning pink with a Community Fun Day and Markets this Saturday outside the Hall in support of the McGrath Foundation.
The initiative started when local woman Karen Stuart had a scare with a suspected lump on her chest 2 years ago.
Although the scan came back negative, it spurred Karen and her partner Lloyd Northdurft into action.
“We thought - right, we’re going to do something about it for the ones who have had cancer and are still fighting,” Lloyd said.
Karen said the experience had been a frightening one.
“It’s not just being told go for this test,” she said.
“It’s the wait time in between (getting the results). I feel for those people who get the ‘Yes, you’ve got cancer.’ Not just females, males as well.”
Karen is now running a market in support of the McGrath Foundation, which will take place this Saturday outside the Jondaryan Hall.
The market will feature live music, food vans, stalls face painting, and duck racing.
It opens at 10an and will run until 4pm.
There is also a Fancy Pink Dress Competition, with prizes for best dressed stall, adult, and child.
Fifteen market stalls will line the Hall car park on Duke Street.
There will be Thai food, burgers from Loaded Shack, sweets from The Art of Swirl, donuts from Kool Look, coffee from Ability Brew and Cosgrove’s Homemade Cakes.
The stalls include Rosie’s Community Support, Subi Beattie’s Pet Shack, Joan with Odds and Ends, Karen the Nutritionist, Deanne from Norwex, and 3D printing by Khaos Labs from Toowoomba.
Hamlyn’s Modern Meats and Kerrytown Meats have supplied sausages for a barbecue.
The event, supported by Baartz Electrical, will also have raffle draw at 3pm, with 30 amazing prizes.
Raffle Prizes
KL Donuts
Epson Projector with 100” screen, Hand painted artwork, Pinnacle Esky set, handmade crochet blanketRebecca Clayton
Crystal prizeToowoomba Sports Club
$50 voucherDalby Leagues Club
4 × $50 vouchersFitzy’s Toowoomba
Prize pack including $100 voucher, wine, wine accessories, cap and ice bucketCar Wash Express Wilsonton
5 × car wash vouchersTyre Right Oakey
$100 voucherJim’s Jerky Toowoomba
$200 hamper/productBunnings Toowoomba
2 × $20 vouchersBondi Chai
4 × gift packsCummins Diesel Toowoomba
3 × prize packsLeanne Andrews – Independent Norwex Consultant
Norwex towel pack valued at approximately $150Mana Massage Therapy
2x $150 voucherWendy’s Cleaning
$100 voucherYargullen Flower Farm
$50 voucherNew Acland Coal / New Hope Group
Gift hamperMum n Moo’s
Prize donationOakey IGA
$100 voucherAdvertisementDavid Else Vegetable Farmer
$25 Vegetable voucherNuSkin
Beauty productsMelissa Kate Hair Design Dalby
Hair products packOakey Electrical
Remington StylerOakey Nursery
$30 Gift VoucherHappie Bun
$50 Gift VoucherNutrition in Real Life
Gift Hamper
And More...
Program
10am: Markets Open
11am: Live Music Commences
11am-1pm: Face painting
12pm: Duck Auction & Duck Racing
1pm: Glenn McGrath Signed Cricket Ball Auction
2:45pm: Fancy Dress Competition Judging
3pm: Raffle Draw
4pm: Event Closes
Know your risk, know the signs, see your GP
This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Royal Australian College of GPs (RACGP) is urging patients to talk to their GP about their breast cancer risk and screening options, and to book an appointment promptly if they notice any changes in their breasts.
RACGP President Dr Michael Wright also called on the Federal Government to better fund longer consultations, which are critical for cancer prevention, early detection, and ongoing care after a diagnosis.
“Breast cancer is the most-diagnosed cancer among Australian women and the fifth most-common cause of cancer deaths,” he said.
“GPs are often the first point of contact for people concerned about their breast health, and we support our patients through screening, referral, and where they face a diagnosis, treatment.
“Breast Cancer Awareness Month is a good reminder to talk to your GP about your individual risk and what screening is right for you. Finding cancer early can make a big difference in treatment and survival.
“It also highlights why patients need access to longer GP consultations. Earlier this year, the RACGP and 20 patient representative bodies delivered an urgent open letter to Parliament to emphasise how essential being able to access long consults are for patients who need them, including those with a cancer diagnosis.
“When people can’t get enough time with their GP, they can miss out on opportunities for preventive care. Health issues can then become more complex, more debilitating, and more expensive to treat.
RACGP Specific Interests Breast Medicine Chair Dr Katrina Tiller said patients should always update their GP about their family history and risk factors, and undertake mammographic screening when eligible.
“Breast awareness is the first step – become familiar with the normal look and feel of your breasts, and promptly speak to your GP about any new or unusual changes,” Dr Tiller said.
“Changes to look out for include a new lump, changes in breast shape or size, skin dimpling, nipple changes, unusual discharge, or persistent pain that’s out of the ordinary for you.
“If changes persist, book an appointment with your GP. Most breast symptoms won’t turn out to be cancer, but thorough assessment including history, examination, and imaging is essential.”
The RACGP’s Red Book recommends women aged 50–74, at average risk of breast cancer, undergo screening with mammography every 2 years. Women aged 40 & older can commence screening with BreastScreen.
Dr Tiller said GPs also play a key role in helping patients understand how they can reduce their risk of breast cancer.
“Some risk factors can’t be changed, but there are positive steps you can take to lower your risk,” she said.
“Maintaining a healthy BMI, being physically active, consuming a diet high in fibre and unprocessed foods, and limiting your alcohol consumption help reduce your breast cancer risk.
“The most important message this Breast Cancer Awareness Month is simple: if something doesn’t seem right, don’t ignore it, make an appointment with your GP.”
