Funding For Yarraman Groups
Two Yarraman organisations have received funding under the latest round of Toowoomba Regional Council’s Community Grants Program.
FRRR Fund To Support Disaster Recovery
The Foundation for Rural Regional & Rural Renewal has launched a new Disaster Resilience and Recovery Fund to provide flexible funding to support preparedness and recovery.
Cyclists Race Against Wind
More than 180 cyclists raced around Kingaroy’s streets on Sunday, braving blustery winds – and steep hills – to compete for line honours in the Queensland Road Race Championships.
Bye Bye Santa, Hello Easter!
Murgon will axe its long-standing Christmas Fair and put all its eggs into an Easter celebration instead
It’s Time To End The Acland Saga
The Acland mine saga is continuing to drag on, much to the annoyance of probably everyone involved … farmers, Oakey businesspeople, New Hope executives, mining workers and shock jock Alan Jones.
Firies Monitor Linville Fire
The large bushfire burning in the Linville area was being monitored by fire crews on Wednesday afternoon.
Murgon Hero Saves Family From Fire
An off-duty Murgon ambulance paramedic is being hailed a hero after saving two people and their pets from a house fire in Toowoomba on Tuesday afternoon.
Acland Sent Back To Land Court
The issue of groundwater and the proposed New Acland Stage 3 coal mine expansion are back to square one following the release on Tuesday of a judgment by the Queensland Court of Appeal.
Rotary Books Up Another Success
Last weekend’s jam-packed program of local events failed to put a dent in attendances at Taabinga Rotary’s annual Bookarama book sale.
MP Opens Graham House
Murgon’s $3.1 million new-look Graham House community centre was officially opened on Tuesday
It’s Time To Say R U OK?
Thursday is R U OK Day, the day when we are reminded of the importance of having meaningful conversations with the people in our lives
Illegal Garlic Importer Jailed
The former head of the Australian Garlic Industry Association has been sentenced to 11 months in jail for illegally importing garlic bulbs, putting Australia’s horticulture industry at serious risk.
Fires Still Burning Safely
On Tuesday afternoon, there were still several bushfires burning around the region.
Girl Critically Injured In Crash
A teenage girl is in a critical condition following a single-vehicle crash on Dalby-Cooyar Road near Kaimkillenbun on Tuesday afternoon.
North Burnett Joins Drought List
North Burnett Regional Council has joined the 32 other local government areas in Queensland which are officially in drought.
Police Set Up Arson Taskforce
Police have set up a taskforce in a bid to prevent, disrupt and investigate suspicious fires across Queensland.
Mustangs Stampede To Success
The Murgon Mustangs are celebrating after wrapping up the 2019 season with a victory in the A Grade grand final before an enthusiastic home crowd.
Roundtable Targets Swine Fever
An emergency roundtable of industry experts was convened by Agriculture Minister Bridget McKenzie in Canberra last week in a bid to identify if more can be done to stop African swine fever entering the country.
Supermarkets Profit From Milk Levy
A Parliamentary motion passed last week is a signal to supermarkets and milk processors that dairy farmers should be paid more for their milk.
Irrigators Face 46pc Rise
Irrigators using the Barker-Barambah Irrigation Scheme could see their water costs rise by 46 per cent if the State Government accepts recommendations from the Queensland Competition Authority.
