College Closures ‘Tragic Shambles’
AgForce Qld has slammed last week’s abolition of the Queensland Agricultural Colleges Act “without any vision or plan for replacing the institutions”.
Council Activates Disaster Group
Toowoomba Regional Council has activated its Local Disaster Management Group after recent heavy rain and predictions of more to come.
TRC To Adopt Flood Risk Standards
Toowoomba Regional Council’s Planning and Development Committee has recommended Council adopt a Planning Scheme amendment which could affect some property valuations in Yarraman and Cooyar, as well as five other “high-flood risk” towns in the region.
Benarkin Phone Issues ‘Complex’
Telstra has responded to complaints from residents in the Benarkin area about lost mobile phone coverage, particularly during storms.
Moreton Withdraws Coal Mine Application
Moreton Resources has withdrawn its application to mine coal at Taabinga, just outside Kingaroy.
$1m Package To Help Bee Industry
The State Government has released a $1 million emergency package for Queensland’s beekeeping industry.
Missing Man Found Safe
A man last seen with a car in floodwaters near Nanango on Monday night has been located safe and well
MP Elected Deputy Speaker
Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien – who announced on Monday he would no longer be part of the Nationals party room in Canberra – has been elected Deputy Speaker in Federal Parliament
Cigarette Blamed For Crash
A dropped cigarette has been blamed for causing a crash in Kingaroy in which a 79-year-old man was taken to hospital.
Emergency Flood Alerts Issued
QFES issued Emergency Alert flood messages for Bell, Kaimkillenbun, Jandowae and Dalby residents at 4:50pm on Monday.
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.
