$50,000 RACQ Grants Available
RACQ Foundation has invited Queensland community groups to apply for a natural disaster recovery grant, with the latest funding round to close soon.
TRC Backs Koala Strategy
Toowoomba Regional Council will support the first phase of the South-East Queensland Koala Conservation Strategy.
Governor Gives Bevan OAM
A Queen’s Birthday Honour was officially presented to Murgon resident Bevan Routledge in a ceremony at Government House in Brisbane on Wednesday.
MP Updates Guide For Year 12s
Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien has released an updated version of his School Leavers’ Guide for Year 12 students.
North Burnett Mayor Quits
North Burnett mayor Rachel Chambers will quit Council on December 11.
Boeing Picks Wellcamp For Wingman
Boeing has selected Wellcamp Airport as its preferred site for an unmanned‑aircraft production facility, their first outside North America.
Ekka Winners Get Awards
While some Ekka competitions did not go ahead in 2021, the “Education On Show” section was one of 17 already judged.
Grants Back Mental Health Projects
Two South Burnett projects targeting mental health and wellbeing have received grants from the Foundation for Rural Regional Renewal.
Qld Border Rules Tighten
Queensland is reinstating border restrictions for the NSW shires of Byron and Tweed.
TRC Calls For Wivenhoe Upgrade
Toowoomba Regional Council will write to the State Government urging an immediate upgrade to the Wivenhoe Pump Station, saying it is critical to the future growth of the Toowoomba region.
Murgon Enjoys Victory At Home
Murgon Crusaders defeated A Grade newcomers Gympie Royals on Saturday in Round 2 of the Gympie cricket competition.
Skills Shortage Hits Qld Mines
The Queensland Resources Council says the shortage of skilled workers is the number one threat to the future viability of mining.
FRRR Opens New Grants Round
The Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal is inviting applications for Round 2 of the Future Drought Fund’s “Networks to Build Drought Resilience” program.
KCCI To Host Cocktail Evening
Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry will be hosting a SMILE4Biz cocktail evening at Kingaroy Town Hall next month.
Special Holiday Treat For Kids
The popular crew from Blue Gum Farm TV will be coming to Kingaroy next week as part of a special school holiday treat for local children.
Year 12s Step Out In Style
A red carpet awaited St Mary’s Catholic College Year 12 students when they rolled up to their glittering formal in Kingaroy last week.
Students Take Cues From The Best
A dozen Murgon State High School students enjoyed an opportunity of a lifetime on Thursday … the chance to make a short film with an Academy Award-winning cinematographer.
AgForce Backs Calls By Rural Firies
AgForce has called on the State Government to give rural firefighters “the recognition and legal protection they deserve”.
Life Journey Explored After Loss
Kilkivan school teacher and author Amelia Olsen has bared her soul in her first work, “Dirt And Dust”, a true story of loss and journey peppered with humour.
TAFE Reaches Out To Business
TAFE Queensland invited businesspeople to a meet’n’greet recently to raise awareness about available courses
