Volunteers Sought For Health Group
The Darling Downs and West Moreton Primary Health Network is looking for volunteers from the community to join a Health Needs Assessment reference group.
Council Cuts Deeper Into Arts Program
The South Burnett Regional Council announced on Wednesday it will make further cuts to its Regional Arts Development Fund.
Farm Production To Fall After Record Highs
The gross value of Australian farm production is forecast to fall almost 9 per cent to $58 billion in 2017–18, primarily reflecting a decline in crop production, according to the Agricultural Commodities, September quarter 2017 report.
Library To Close For Upgrade
Yarraman Library will be closed to the public over the October long weekend to allow an upgrade to Toowoomba Regional Council’s online library management system.
Council Slashes Community Grants
The South Burnett Regional Council has slashed funding to community groups by more than half in the first round of its new-look Community Grants Program.
New Footpath At Wondai
The South Burnett Regional Council has begun building a new concrete footpath along the eastern side of the Bunya Highway at Wondai.
Hiker Flown To Hospital
A young woman who suffered chest pains while on a trail walk at the Bunya Mountains was flown to Toowoomba on Tuesday evening for treatment.
Sneak Peek At New Kingaroy Hospital
The Darling Downs Hospital and Health Service has released some very early concept plans for the new $62 million Kingaroy Hospital.
Months Of Planning Pays Off
Bookarama is Taabinga Rotary Club’s major fundraiser for the year; it only lasts two days but the big weekend is months in the planning.
Local Heroes Earn Grants
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has announced the successful applicants in the third round of her “Local Hero” grant program.
Two Horse Riders Injured
Two riders were injured in separate falls from horses at the weekend.
Kumbia Celebrates Springtime
Keen dancers will travel long distances to cut a rug, which the Kumbia Hall Committee proved at their recent Springtime Ball.
Firies Want To Catch Arsonist
The Taromeo Rural Fire Brigade is appealing for public help to catch an arsonist they believe is responsible for a recent spate of bushfires in the Taromeo area.
MP Calls For Scrapping Of Bee Ban
Member for Gympie Tony Perrett is calling a ban on beekeepers using National Parks to be scrapped
Boost For Mountains Lookout
The State Government’s $400 million Works for Queensland program is about to provide a boost for tourists visiting the Bunya Mountains.
Armistice Centenary Grants Available
Ex-service organisations and community groups are being encouraged to apply for funding for projects that mark the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War.
Two Die In Gliding Crash
Two men have died in a gliding crash on the Darling Downs.
United Petroleum Discounts E10 Fuel
United Petroleum will discount E10 fuel by 6c per litre from Tuesday to increase the uptake of biofuel
Funeral: Margie Lehmann
A funeral service will be held in Toowoomba on Thursday for former Kingaroy State School teacher Margaret (“Margie”) Lehmann, 44, who died suddenly on September 15 after a short illness.
New Tower For Moore
Mobile phone coverage along the D’Aguilar Highway looks set to improve for Optus customers following council approval for the construction of a tower in Benarkin State Forest.
