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New Oakey Neighbourhood Watch members Belinda Horvath and Kimberley Hammett with new Area Coordinator, Donna Taylor.

New beginnings at Neighbourhood Watch

After a period where it looked like the group might fold, Oakey Neighbourhood Watch has found three new members, including an Area Coordinator.

11 August, 2026

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Kingsthorpe’s defibrillator is now at the QCWA building on Gowrie Street.

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Kingsthorpe defibrillator relocated

A koala and joey at Boodua.

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Landcare group wants koala rehabilitation precinct in Goombungee

Oakey Hospital’s second cuddle bed with financial supporters at back Left to Right: Craig Knauth (South Queensland Braford Promotion Group), Michelle Lees PSM, Verushka Benkendorff (Director, Belinda McGowan Foundation), Nigel Faull (Chair, Eastern Star Foundation).

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Hospital gets second cuddle bed

Left to Right: 2026-27 Oakey Chamber of Commerce executive: Jess Briskey (Secretary), David Cooper (President), Lloyd Gill (Vice President) and Betty Richter (Treasurer).

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Oakey Chamber executive elected, attend Toowoomba Regional Commerce meeting

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Outback Instincts participants with New Acland Coal staff following the official announcement of the funding.

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Mine backs Outback Instincts

Rod Teevan upon retirement in 2014.

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Obituary: Rodney Teevan 1943-2026

Left to Right: Former OICs of Peranga Police Station Wayne Lowien (OIC from 1985-1988), Richard Trotter (OIC from 1988-1992), Paul Vanderham (OIC from 2006-2015), John MacKay (OIC from 1973-1979), Chris Hay (OIC from 2016 - current), Kevan Fowler (OIC from 1993-1998), and Denis Houston (OIC from 1981-1985).

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Old cops return for Peranga Police Station centenary

Ray White Rural Oakey’s Property Management Team Jamie Jacobs, Sandra Barron, Clohee Morrow with Ray White Rural Oakey Selling Principal Geoff Byers.

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Ray White Rural Oakey Property Management Team awarded ‘premier’ status

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Emelia and Timmy from Happie Bun on Friday, July 10.

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New burger joint keeping customers Happie

ABOVE: Fay Suley donated the quilt, pictured behind her and she’s hoping it will raise at least $1000. If it does, Fay will donate another stump for the hall. She’s holding the rose bowl presented to her at the opening of the hall and the key attached to Fay’s top in this photo, was used by her to open the hall on 9th July, 1956. Gwen Sloss and Forna Jannusch also received rose bowls.

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Inaugural Hall queen returns after 70 years to help save building

Oakey RSL sub-branch and club members with Box’s family at the unveiling of the pool table memorial plaque.

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Box remembered

The 70-years-old Kingsthorpe War Memorial Hall needs re-stumping.

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Campaign underway to re-stump Kingsthorpe hall

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