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Hodgson Vale property sells for pretty penny

Ted Rogers, On Our Selection News
History & heritage
The property ‘Floristan’, totalling 490 acres (198 hectares) at Hodgson Vale, recently sold at auction for $6.6 million. Situated on the corner of Luck Road and the New England Highway, the historic property includes a homestead built circa 1900, as well as a manager’s residence.

Wyreema State School marks 130 years

Ted Rogers, On Our Selection News
Council
Wyreema State School, threatened with closure just a few years ago, has gone on to become a growing facility in a growing area and last Saturday the community came together to celebrate the school's 130th birthday.

Wheatsheaf turns over new leaf

Ted Rogers, On Our Selection News
Business
Local couple Isaac Anderson and fiancé Matilda Moore have taken over the reins at East Greenmount's Wheatsheaf Hotel and have bold new plans for the historic establishment. Isaac and Matilda officially took over the pub and the adjoining café The Wheatsheaf Store on Sunday, 28 September and it has been closed ahead of a grand re-opening taking place this Saturday, 18 October from 11am until late.

Kerry Shine’s bright idea

Ted Rogers, On Our Selection News -
Toowoomba Region Councillor and former State Member for Toowoomba North Kerry Shine has made a submission to the Queensland Redistribution Commission (QRC) that proposes to radically change local electorates. The changes would greatly alter Condamine, Toowoomba South and Toowoomba North, with the latter two changing their names to reflect new boundaries.

Important milestone for Nobby Gaol

Ted Rogers, On Our Selection News
Charity
Ahead of its complete restoration, an event will be held on Saturday, 11 October to acknowledge the move of the Nobby Gaol to its new site in the centre of town ... Over the past six years, Rudd’s Pub owners Evan and Gayle Jones with the help of the community have been on a mission to move and restore the gaol.

It’s carnival time

Ted Rogers, On Our Selection News
Community
The Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers Floral Parade weekend saw hundreds of visitors pass through Wyreema and Westbrook to see some beautiful Garden Competition entries and Succulent Fest. Reigning Carnival of Flowers Garden Competition Regional Grand Champion winner Narelle Hurse of 4 Cashmore Street, Wyreema defended her title.

Ros Scotney among aggrieved group

Ted Rogers, On Our Selection News
Community
Former Toowoomba Region Councillor and Pittsworth Shire Mayor Ros Scotney OAM has expressed her disappointment at the direction things have taken since the amalgamation of 8 local governments on the Darling Downs created Toowoomba Regional Council. Ms Scotney is part of the committee agitating for change.

Bank expands with Toowoomba branch

Ted Rogers, On Our Selection News
Banking
Darling Downs Bank has opened a new branch in Toowoomba with a launch party to welcome customers held on Monday of this week. The branch is located at Toowoomba Plaza and, being at the southern end of Ruthven Street, it is easily accessible...

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On Our Selection News is a free weekly newspaper covering Cambooya, Hodgson Vale, Westbrook and the Wyreema Districts – “Dad and Dave country”.

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the others being the Allora Advertiser, The Clifton Courier, Pittsworth Sentinel and the Oakey Sentinel.

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