Fallen Trees Caused Blackouts
Blackouts in the Blackbutt and Benarkin areas at the weekend were caused by trees coming down on powerlines, an Ergon Energy spokesperson confirmed on Monday.
Wondai Runs Around The World
Wondai’s weekly parkrun group celebrated two milestones on Saturday when one of the group’s members helped them complete their first run around world, and another celebrated her 50th day of volunteering.
Dairy Closure ‘A Disgrace’
The State Opposition has again called for the State Government to review its decision to award a Queensland Health dairy supply contract to Lactalis.
Treaty Recommendations Handed Over
The State Government has received a set of recommendations from the independent panel investigating a Treaty process with Indigenous Queenslanders.
Dam To Be ‘Lowered Not Demolished’
Sunwater has responded to claims work will begin soon to “demolish” Paradise Dam.
O’Brien To Remain In Joint Room
Member For Wide Bay Llew O’Brien will remain in the Liberal and Nationals Joint Party Room, he confirmed on Monday morning,
O’Brien Quits Nats Party Room
Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien has quit the Nationals’ party room but will remain a member of the LNP unless the State party decides otherwise.
QFF Welcomes New Laws
The Queensland Farmers’ Federation has welcomed the State Parliament’s bipartisan support of new laws imposing greater penalties for animal activists trespassing on farmers’ properties.
Winning Team Ready For Show
The annual show season is just around the corner … and Cooyar has kicked it off again with a special High Tea to select its showgirls.
AgForce Welcomes New Roles For MPs
AgForce has congratulated Queensland MPs David Littleproud and Keith Pitt on their new portfolios following this week’s Ministerial reshuffle in Canberra.
Farmer Wins Cotton Prize
Byee cotton grower Brett Enkelmann has won a trip to Western Australia to observe farming practices at Kununurra, thanks to the FastStart Cotton Program.
Soccer 7s On This Weekend
Organisers of Kingaroy Soccer Club’s big two-day Soccer 7s carnival have inspected the fields and say the carnival is definitely going ahead
Apply Now To Become A Youth MP
Young people from the State Electorate of Nanango are being encouraged to apply to become the Youth Member for Nanango at the upcoming 2020 YMCA Queensland Youth Parliament.
$10,000 Boost For Proston Shops
The revitalisation of Proston’s CBD moved another step closer on Thursday when the Proston Village Community Group received a $10,000 donation from South Burnett Deputy Mayor Kathy Duff.
Farm Invaders Face $60,000 Fines
The State Government has passed new laws which threaten animal activists with jail or massive fines if they invade farms.
Crime Rate Remains Steady
The crime rate in Queensland remained steady during 2018-19, figures released on Thursday by the Australian Bureau of Statistics show.
Nominations Sought For Awards
Nominations are now open for 2020 Queensland Reconciliation Awards.
League Legends Ready To Roll Again!
The draw has been released for the big two-day family rugby league carnival at Cherbourg – featuring the International Legends of League – which starts on Friday
Critical Care Doctors Put To The Test
A new Critical Care Doctor is starting work with RACQ LifeFlight Rescue in Toowoomba, almost 20 years after the helicopter service helped save her sister’s life.
TRC Councillor To Retire
Toowoomba councillor Chris Tait has announced he will not be recontesting his position at the March local government elections.
