Skills Funding For Cherbourg
The latest round of Skilling Queenslanders for Work funding will include projects in four Indigenous communities, including Cherbourg.
Plaques To Record Peanut Pals
Kingaroy’s new Big Peanut sculpture will soon acknowledge all the people who helped create it.
Students Explore Future Jobs
Year 10 students from Saint Mary’s Catholic College recently took part in work experience opportunities across the South Burnett.
Alkaloids Pleads Guilty
Alkaloids of Australia Pty Ltd pleaded guilty on Tuesday in Sydney’s Downing Centre Local Court to taking part in criminal cartel conduct.
$900,000 Boost For Forest ‘Hub’
The South + Central Queensland Regional Forestry Hub has received a $900,000 boost in funding from the Federal Government.
TRC Rolls Out Paid Parking
Visitors to Toowoomba’s city centre should expect changes to parking arrangements over the next 12 months.
Westpac To Backpay $6m
Westpac Banking Corporation has entered into an Enforceable Undertaking with the Fair Work Ombudsman to backpay thousands of employees a total of $6 million.
Cherbourg Vax Campaign Pays Off
A door-to-door approach for vaccinations appears to be paying off in Cherbourg.
Exciting Things Happening In Netball
There’s some exciting things happening currently at the Kingaroy Netball Association.
What Am I Paying Rates For?
A Hivesville man whose wife requires reliable property access in case of a medical emergency has slammed a Council decision to postpone action on upgrading his road for at least six months, and possibly forever.
Tarong Fund Steps In To Help
The latest round of Tarong Community Partnership Fund grants will help four local not-for-profit associations, including a Blackbutt group which had its clubhouse trashed by vandals in March.
Enchanted Evening Under Stars
The inaugural Bunya Mountains Dinner Under The Stars – organised as a fundraiser by the Bunya Mountains Community Association Inc – was a sellout on Saturday night.
ANZ Judge, Jury, Executioner: AgForce
AgForce Queensland has slammed the ANZ Bank for adopting animal welfare principles without seriously engaging with the livestock industry.
Muster Makes Welcome Return
The Mt Stanley Muster Committee restored a long-standing tradition recently when it held the first Mt Stanley Campdraft in a decade.
Border Restrictions Ease Early
Queensland has eased some COVID-19 border restrictions after reaching a vaccination milestone ahead of schedule.
Bradfield Scheme Promise ‘Broken’
The State Government has broken an election promise to deliver a full feasibility study about the Bradfield Scheme, according to Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington.
Sub-Branch Explores WWI History
An unusual event organised in the lead-up to Remembrance Day commemorations attracted a small group to the Kingaroy Town Hall’s Reception Room last week.
New Pathogen Found In Mungbeans
A State Government researcher has identified a new pathogen affecting mungbean crops in Queensland.
Man Treated After Fire
A man was treated for smoke inhalation at Murgon Hospital after a house fire in Murgon at the weekend.
New CEO Appointed to PHN
The Darling Downs and West Moreton Primary Health Network has announced the appointment of a new CEO.
