Youth Bail Laws Tweaked
New laws to deny bail to repeat youth offenders considered a danger to the community have been passed in State Parliament.
Pay Rise For
Council Workers
SBRC employees received a 2.5pc pay rise this week following the successful conclusion of enterprise bargaining
TRC Joins Trucking Project
Toowoomba Regional Council has been selected as one of the first councils in Australia to be involved in a project that will help improve heavy vehicle access on council roads.
MP Denies Stock Squad Claim
The State Government has rejected claims the Stock Squad – otherwise known as the Major and Organised Crime Squad (Rural) – is about to be axed.
Josie Celebrates Milestone
A cool and damp morning wasn’t enough to stop a brave bunch of cyclists from completing the Brissie To The Bay ride on Sunday … only they weren’t in Brisbane!
Funeral Restrictions Ease
Up to 100 people can now attend funerals in Queensland after the State Government eased more COVID-19 restrictions this week
Values Stay Strong In Murgon
Values remained very strong for all descriptions at Murgon’s fortnightly cattle sale on Tuesday, June 16.
$12.5m Boost For Agribusiness
The State Government has announced a $12.5 million funding package for Queensland’s agribusiness and food sector as part of its COVID-19 recovery plan.
Do These Belong To You?
Kingaroy detectives are seeking public assistance to identify the owner of a bracelet and bag.
International Search For CEO
International agriculture executive Anthony Williams has been appointed the new managing director and CEO of the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC).
Coolabunia Sale Gets Strong Prices
The Coolabunia weaner and store sale on Thursday, June 11 was a cracker with steers topping at $5.04/kg.
Park Managers Wanted For Dams
Council is looking for managers to take over the tourist parks at Boondooma and BP dams
Dark Sky Petition Goes To Council
A second petition supporting a push to have the Bunya Mountains declared a “Dark Sky Park” will be presented to the South Burnett Regional Council at their general meeting this week.
Business Grant Round To Open
A second round of small business grants designed to helped Queensland small businesses recover from the impact of COVID-19 has been announced.
$2m Boost For TRC
Toowoomba Regional Council will receive at least $2 million for “shovel-ready” projects under Stage 2 of the State Government’s “Unite and Recover For Queensland” plan.
Ideas Sought For Ringsfield’s Future
A community committee could take over the running of Nanango’s historic Ringsfield House, owned by the South Burnett Regional Council.
Ag Leaders Urged To Nominate
Key influencers and innovators in the agriculture sector have been invited to nominate for the Peter Kenny Medal and the Minister’s Emerging Leader Award.
Runners Test Marathon Course
Almost 40 runners visited Nanango on Sunday morning to try out the track that will be used for a new running festival.
Man Jailed After Police Pursuit
A 30-year-old man man who sped away from police, almost causing a high-speed collision with an unmarked police vehicle, has been sentenced to six months’ jail.
Four Injured In Crash
Four people were injured when two vehicles collided on the New England Highway, south of Cooyar, on Sunday afternoon.
