Local Groups Share Grants
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has allocated extra funding for her latest Local Hero Grants round due to a strong group of applications.
‘We Were Just Doing Our Job’
A Nanango firefighter involved in a frightening swiftwater rescue at Brooklands last year has been named a finalist in this year’s QBANK Everyday Heroes awards.
Grant For Progress Association
Yarraman & District Progress Association has received a $2310 grant under Round 1 of Toowoomba Regional Council’s community grants scheme for 2o22-23.
Antique Sword Stolen
Police from Kilkivan and Tiaro stations are seeking help from the public regarding a recent break and enter during which a large sword was stolen.
Power Workers Sick Of Abuse
Ergon Energy and Energex workers are fed up with the amount of verbal abuse, physical assaults and threats of violence they are receiving while simply doing their jobs.
Huge Year For Under 15s Eagles
South Burnett Eagles Under 15s put in a valiant effort on Saturday but just missed out on taking out the Toowoomba Junior Rugby League premiership.
One Hurt In Crash
One person was taken to hospital after a single-vehicle crash on the Burnett Highway on Wednesday morning.
Wellcamp Signs Rocket Agreement
Virgin Orbit, a US-based company which offers launch services for small satellites, has signed an agreement with Wellcamp Airport to explore a launch facility in Australia.
Minister Quizzed Over Public Housing
Five public housing dwellings have been sold in the South Burnett during the past seven years, but five new houses have also been constructed, figures released by Housing Minister Leeanne Enoch reveal.
2020 Flood Repairs Pass Milestone
Toowoomba Regional Council says it has reached a major milestone in its Flood Recovery Program, replacing the last of the 42 culverts and floodways that were severely damaged by the 2020 February floods.
Georgie Retains Top Role
Durong grazier Georgie Somerset has been re-elected General President of AgForce.
Extra Staff Clear Patient Payments
Darling Downs Health employed two more staff members – and hired extra contract staff – to help clear a backlog in Patient Travel Subsidy Scheme (PTSS) payments.
Have You Say On Horse Transport
The national Animal Welfare Task Group (ATWG) is seeking the views of horse owners, livestock transporters and other interested stakeholders on proposed changes to the national standards for equine transport on land.
TRC Invites Aust Day Nominations
Toowoomba Regional Council is inviting residents to nominate community achievers who will be considered for 2023 Toowoomba Region Australia Day awards.
‘Mop’ Penned A Black Anthem
Cherbourg singer Dennis “Mop” Conlon, who died in Rockhampton on Sunday night, will always be remembered as the man who penned an anthem for Indigenous Queenslanders.
Pilot Killed In Air Crash
A cropduster pilot died on Monday afternoon when his plane crashed near Chinchilla-Wondai Road.
Model Club Celebrates Anniversary
The Kingaroy Aero Modellers Society (KAMS) celebrated the 75th anniversary of the Model Aeronautical Association of Australia with a social fly-in and barbecue on Sunday.
Truck Involved In Collision
Paramedics assessed three people at the scene of a collision between a truck and another vehicle at Sandy Ridges on Monday morning.
Dinner Honours Child Safety Workers
Some of the busiest – and most dedicated – local workers filled Kingaroy RSL Club’s Tobruk Room recently for the annual Child Protection Week dinner.
71 Deaths Added To COVID Toll
The State Government has updated the way it reports COVID-19 statistics, including case numbers and deaths.
