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WWI History on Display at RSL
Booklets on local service men and women from World War I are on display at the Oakey RSL until Sunday, and will be available on request at the RSL Library thereafter thanks to the
24 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
We’re in the clear
After days nervously waiting to see what impact Tropical Cyclone Alfred...
Local News
Chamber meets with Heritage in crisis talks
In a meeting organised by federal MP Garth Hamilton, the Oakey Chamber...
Community & Business
Women supporting women
Five country women were announced as the beneficiaries of an $80,000 QCWA Oakey bursary to support their tertiary...
17 April, 2025
Local News
Utility dog trials returning to Woolshed for Easter
Utility sheepdog trials are back at the Jondaryan Woolshed for Easter in...
Local News
75 years together at Muniganeen
It’s been 75 years this year since local couple Noel and Noela Luck...
Local News
New Pastor for Goombungee-Maclagan Lutheran Parish
There was no shortage of pastoral care on Sunday March 23rd at St....
Agricultural
Workshop explores theory of grazing naturally
Farm management lecturer Dick Richardson gave a presentation on the benefits of rational grazing in a ‘grazing...
15 April, 2025
Local News
Hooves and Harvest
Oakey district’s talented citizens were celebrated at the 117th Oakey...
Local News
Soil conservation: a movement initiated by local farmers
A research trip to the United States of America by Evanslea farmer...
Local News
Oakey High at the Shows
The year is off to a good start for Oakey State High School’s Show Team,...
Sport
Back to Back for Drop Bears Cricket
Oakey Junior Cricket’s Drop Bears team has won Toowoomba Cricket’s Stage 3 competition (the highest level of...
14 April, 2025
Local News
New footy coach makes surprise departure
Oakey Bears have announced that new Director of Coaching Alan Kilshaw...
Local News
Quinalow loses in heartbreaker
Quinalow Cricket Club has fallen just short of back-to-back titles,...
Local News
Taylor to bring a steady hand to Bears
Former NRL playmaker Ash Taylor says he is ready to guide the Oakey...