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Four generations at Greenmount State School

Ted Rogers, On Our Selection News
Community
Students in grade 6 at Greenmount State School will be interviewing past students, and writing their biographies as part of the school's 125th Anniversary celebrations this year and members of one family, the Stenzels, have been attending Greenmount State School since the 1940s.

Do it for Dolly Day: Watch out for fundraisers

Ted Rogers, On Our Selection News
Charity
On TikTok, an overwhelming 92 per cent of respondents said social bullying - exclusion, rumour-spreading and being left out - is what they witness most often. Over 1,500 schools, workplaces, sporting clubs, community groups and individuals have so far signed up to fundraise in the lead-up to Friday...

Westbrook ANZAC service still growing

Ted Rogers, On Our Selection News
Community
The remarkable growth in numbers attending the Westbrook ANZAC Dawn Service continued to grow in 2026.

Our youngest ANZAC

Ted Rogers, On Our Selection News
History & heritage
He should have been home in Tocumwal in NSW playing football or cricket with his mates but 14 years old James Charles Martin found himself in the deadly trenches of Gallipoli in 1915. What and why was a fourteen year old country boy doing in a man's war?

Ramsay local to captain Queensland Polocrosse team

Ted Rogers, On Our Selection News
Business
Chosen to lead the mixed junior team at the national championships from the 22 through to 28 June this year, with a costly trip ahead of her, Piper Mortimer and her family are looking for sponsors to enable her to get there ... Piper's mum Leah Mortimer told On Our Selection News about how the sponsorship would be a two way street.

Westbrook man charged after car-jacking spree

A 39 years old Westbrook man has been charged after a three day car-jacking spree came to an end in Toowoomba. The crime spree began on Easter Saturday when the man is alleged to have forced the occupants of a Rav4, out of their vehicle, on Princess Street in Newtown. Being tracked by police, including Polair, the alleged offender then made his way toward Allora.

Darling Downs 2026 Showgirl chosen

Ted Rogers, On Our Selection News
Community
At the Toowoomba Royal Show on Saturday afternoon, judges selected the entrant who will represent the Darling Downs at the State judging during this year's Ekka in Brisbane. The winner is Bridgette Langton, who is the Goombungee-Haden Showgirl for 2026.

Agforce leader talks on food security

The General President of AgForce, Shane McCarthy has highlighted the issues creating big problems for primary producers as a result of current unrest at an international level ... "One big lesson we've learned from this latest chain of events is that fuel plus fertiliser equals food," Mr McCarthy said. "It's surprising how quickly our food security can be put at risk without even one of those crucial ingredients.

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