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Birth of the Champion - 40 years on
Oakey’s newspaper, The Oakey Champion, was founded in 1985 thanks to the vision of two men - Alan Wilson and trusty sidekick Ian Leahy.
4 July, 2025
General News
OCAA advises Co-ordinator General against cancelling Acland rail loop
The Oakey Coal Action Alliance (OCAA) is advising the Office of the Co-ordinator General not to allow New Acland Mine...
27 June, 2025
Local News
Islanders missing out on super
A new study has revealed that many members of Australia’s Pacific...
Local News
Brimblecombe Road Dry Creek crossing officially declared open
After re-opening last week, Toowoomba Regional Council has thanked State...
Local News
It’s Garth (but not Peter)
Incumbent Liberal National Party candidate Garth Hamilton has survived a...
Community & Business
Oakey Chamber of Commerce executive re-elected
There was no change to Oakey Chamber of Commerce’s executive positions at last week’s Annual General Meeting at the...
24 June, 2025
Local News
Powerlink donates equipment to SES
Powerlink Queensland donated $45, 000 worth of emergency equipment to...
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...
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...
