Councils Want A Bigger Say
The Wide Bay Burnett Regional Organisation Of Councils will lobby the State Government to give local councils a greater say in the rollout of renewable energy projects.
Saints Back At Home
South Burnett Saints will be back in action at Kingaroy’s Lyle Vidler Oval on Saturday, taking on the Toowoomba Tigers in all three grades.
Proposal To Build New Memorial
Wondai RSL Sub-Branch is seeking feedback from local residents about a proposal to build a new war memorial for the town.
Council Seeks Youth Leaders
Toowoomba Regional Council is inviting young people aged between 14-24 to apply for Council’s 2025 Youth Leaders Program.
Bursary Honours Late Elder
Applications are now open for Education Queensland’s “Bevan Costello Senior Bursary”, named in honour of the late Wakka Wakka Elder who died in 2021.
MP Labels Powerlines Claim ‘Myth’
Opposition claims that 28,000km of powerlines will have to be built to cater for renewable energy projects have been labelled a “lie” and a “myth”.
Stud Dogs Go Under The Hammer
Blackbutt farmer Peter Austin and his wife Kate are selling the results of a lifetime of breeding prized working dogs to turn their hands to avocados.
FMD Threat Eases
The incidence of foot-and-mouth disease in Indonesia has stabilised with reported cases falling from over 12,000 per day in mid-2022 to about 25 per day now.
Operation Wanted Is Back!
More than 150 veterinary practices across Queensland have signed up for the RSPCA’s annual desexing campaign, Operation Wanted, which began this week.
Ex-Councillor Joins Energy Qld Board
Former Toowoomba councillor Megan O’Hara Sullivan has been appointed to the Board of government-owned corporation Energy Queensland.
Campaign To Support Local News
The Local & Independent News Association (LINA) has launched a nationwide campaign aimed at growing diverse, community focussed voices in Australia’s embattled media landscape.
Truck Driver Injured
A truck driver was injured when a B-double ran off the road and hit a tree at Chahpingah on Monday morning.
Council Outlines Arts Objectives
South Burnett Regional Council adopted the region’s first Arts, Culture and Heritage Strategy at its May general meeting.
Wildlife Program Wins Award
A wildlife program supported by Toowoomba, Gympie and Somerset councils has won an LGMA Award For Excellence.
Hornets Secure Shield Victory
For the second year in a row, the Cherbourg Hornets have taken home the “There’s No Excuse For Domestic Abuse” shield at Murgon Mustangs’ big Domestic Violence Awareness round of games played on Saturday.
Winter Craft Warms Up Gallery
Kingaroy Regional Art Gallery’s annual celebration of arts and crafts always coincides with the official start of winter.
Centenary Draft Salutes Local Legend
After being washed out earlier this year, the Kumbia Charity Centenary Campdraft finally went ahead last weekend in a big weekend for the club … and for another local legend, retired butcher Brian Lenihan.
Grants Open For Wildlife Carers
Registered wildlife carers have been invited by the State Government to apply for grants under a $500,000 scheme.
Stolen Vehicle Scheme Expands
The State Government is expanding the Queensland Police Service’s “Towing of Motor Vehicles” scheme to ensure victims of vehicle thefts have the costs of recovery covered.
Goat Meat Production Takes Off
Goat meat production in Australia is soaring, according to a snapshot released this week by Meat & Livestock Australia.
