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Record cohort of medical interns set to care for Darling Downs communities

Ted Rogers, On Our Selection News
Community
Darling Downs Health has welcomed a record 61 medical interns this year, marking the largest intake since the program began ... Included in this diverse group is Dr Reuben Burrough, whose journey to medicine began in the paddocks of western New South Wales.

Analysis of ag industry pressures

The analysis of regional pressure on the agriculture workforce will look at key industry issues on the Downs. The research will be done by AgriFutures and the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. The Darling Downs and Toowoomba are among five key regions being looked at in the Strategic Analysis of Regional Workforce Pressures in Australian Agriculture.

Premier at the pub

Ted Rogers, On Our Selection News
Community
Premier David Crisafulli shared a schooner with residents and local member Pat Weir during a visit to the district over the holiday break ... The December 19 event allowed the politicians, stakeholders, industry leaders and locals to mingle, and share their experiences and concerns...

Community unites to honour Lauren

Ted Rogers, On Our Selection News
Community
A powerful show of community resilience and strength unfolded at Nobby ... as family, friends and supporters gathered to honour the life and legacy of 21 y/o Lauren Smith, whose life was cut short by epilepsy ... the Smith family, alongside local haulage company OBrienco Transport, officially unveiled a specially branded B-Triple truck dedicated to Lauren’s memory...

Environmental law change highly controversial

Ted Rogers, On Our Selection News
Agriculture
AgForce General President Shane McCarthy, appearing with Mr Perrett and Mr Weir at Wyreema last week, said the implementation phase will determine how the reforms function in reality. "What happens in the implementation phase will decide whether these laws support environmental outcomes or unintentionally restrict the routine land management that keeps Queensland landscapes healthy, productive and safe."

Crowd down, but spirits up at Greenmount

Ted Rogers, On Our Selection News
Community
An early morning storm combined with less promotion than in previous years probably contributed to the smaller crowd of spectators at the Greenmount Billycart Challenge on Saturday but the enthusiasm of the competitors was as strong as ever. 

Tjupurru visit delights Cambooya students

Ted Rogers, On Our Selection News
Education & training
Cambooya State School students were treated to an unforgettable musical experience recently when internationally acclaimed performer Adrian Fabila Tjupurrula – known as Tjupurru – visited the school. A proud descendant of the Djabera Djabera people of the WA Kimberley region, Tjupurru has earned a global reputation for his innovative fusion of ancient culture, modern technology and extraordinary musicianship.

Hike to Heal winding up

Ted Rogers, On Our Selection News
Charity
Hike to Heal Australia Inc., which organises the annual Hike to Heal Scavenger Hike at Mount Peel, has announced its attention to wind up its operations ... "This decision comes as a result of challenges in finding volunteers and committee members to continue managing the charity on a permanent basis," Mrs Barton said ... A highlight for Hike to Heal was being named as the recipient of the prestigious Jude Bugeja - Peer Experience Award at the Queensland Mental Health Achievement Awards in 2023.

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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