15 More COVID Deaths
Another 15 people have died from COVID-19 in Queensland, statistics released by Queensland Health on Friday morning show.
Two Hurt In Crash
Two men, aged in their 30s, suffered minor injuries in a single-vehicle crash near Goomeri on Friday morning.
Stanwell Updates Local Community
Stanwell Corporation’s first community update since the start of the pandemic attracted a large crowd of guests to Tarong North power station recently.
Jobless Rate Drops To Record Low
Queensland’s unemployment has fallen to the second lowest rate in the country, according to the latest data released by the ABS.
TRC Votes To Support Pipeline
Toowoomba Regional Council has given its support to the State Government’s proposed Toowoomba and Warwick Pipeline project, subject to conditions.
$4.68m Flood Aid For Sports Groups
Seven local not-for-profit groups will share $4.68 million in sporting grants under flood recovery assistance announced on Thursday.
Woman Bitten By Snake
A woman aged in her 50s was taken to hospital after being bitten by a snake at Moffatdale on Thursday morning.
Members Approve Merger
Members of Heritage Bank and the People’s Choice Credit Union have approved a merger of the two banking organisations.
Yarraman Cares For Its Older Folk
A Yarraman not-for-profit group is helping older residents stay in their homes rather than move out of the area into aged care facilities.
Obituary: Dr Honor Dell Cleary OAM
A funeral will be held in Cherbourg next Friday (November 25) for well-known community leader Dr Honor Dell Cleary OAM.
TRC To Roll Out ‘Smart Meters’
Toowoomba Regional Council will soon begin a $27.6 million rollout of smart water meters to all properties throughout the region.
Disaster Grant Deadline Extended
Following pressure from primary producers and the State Opposition, the deadline for applications for some Extraordinary Disaster Assistance Recovery Grants has been extended.
Fire Ban For Somerset Region
A fire ban will be in force in six local council areas – including Somerset – from midnight on Tuesday (November).
Car Destroyed By Fire
A driver was taken to hospital for observation after a car caught on fire on the D’Aguilar Highway on Tuesday afternoon.
TRC Allocates $10m For Upgrades
Toowoomba Regional Council is setting set aside $10 million over the next five years to upgrade “lower order roads” to bring them up to a minimum access gravel road standard.
Wooroolin Looks Back In Time
A lot can change in a small town in 50 years … as visitors to Wooroolin quickly discovered on Saturday morning.
Ergon Grants Close Friday
Applications close on Friday (November 18) for community groups seeking grants of up to $10,000 from the 2022 Ergon Community Fund.
GRC Offers Opt-In Alerts
Gympie Regional Council residents can now opt in to receive disaster alerts straight from council, including weather alerts or river height information.
Updated Age Pension Guide Released
Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien has released his updated 2022 Age Pension Guide, including payment rates, assets tests and conditions.
Disaster Grant Deadline Looms
Shadow Minister for Agriculture Tony Perrett has renewed a call for an extension to the deadline for applications for Disaster Assistance Grants.
