Yarraman Hosts Local Awards
Toowoomba Regional Council’s annual Australia Day Awards for towns in the former Rosalie Shire were hosted by Yarraman this year.
Councillors Swap Zone Roles
Toowoomba Regional Council has named the three councillors assigned to Council’s “North Zone” – which includes Yarraman and Cooyar – for 2026.
Highway Crash At Cooyar
A man aged in his 50s was lucky to escape injury in a single-vehicle crash at Cooyar on Saturday evening.
Fire Ban For Toowoomba Region
The Queensland Fire Department has imposed a local fire ban for residents living in four more council areas, including the Toowoomba Regional Council area.
Choppers Called To Fight Fires
Heavy machinery was called in to cut fire breaks and water-bombing helicopters despatched to help firefighters tackle a spate of fires around the South Burnett on Wednesday.
Snake Bite Victim Offers Advice
A school teacher bitten by a snake near Kilkivan is urging people to attend LifeFlight’s free trauma training workshops so people will know how to help in an emergency … like he was.
LNP Promises To Upgrade Bridge
Funding to upgrade Cooyar’s single-lane Back Creek Bridge, on the New England Highway south of the township, will be confirmed by the State Government in December.
Wild Horse Launches Newspaper
Wild Horse FM at Yarraman has launched a new monthly eight-page newspaper aimed at Yarraman and Blackbutt residents.
Driver Suffers Critical Injuries
A man suffered life-threatening injuries when a livestock truck and a 4WD ute collided just south of Cooyar on Monday morning.
TRC Adopts New Funding Schedule
Toowoomba councillors have approved a new four-year schedule for its Core Community Support Program.
Invitation To Cooyar Residents
Cooyar residents have been invited to “have a conversation” with Toowoomba councillors on Thursday (April 10).
Yarraman, Cooyar Valuations Double
Land values in Yarraman and Cooyar have doubled over the past three years, according to according to figures released this week by the Valuer-General.
TRC Launches Waste Survey
Toowoomba Regional Council is inviting Yarraman and Cooyar residents and business owners to provide feedback on how they manage their waste.
Man Killed In Crash
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating a fatal traffic crash at the top of the Cooyar Range on Monday afternoon.
TRC To Host Business Forum
TRC has invited regional Chambers of Commerce and Progress Associations to a new Regional Business Forum.
Cooyar Celebrates Bridge Centenary
The centenary of the original “Swinging Bridge” over Cooyar Creek at Cooyar was marked by a small ceremony in the nearby park on Friday.
Crews Called To Three Large Fires
Smoke warnings were still in place on Tuesday afternoon for three fires which were burning on Monday around the South Burnett region.
Pedestrian Seriously Injured
A woman aged in her 40s was airlifted to Brisbane with critical injuries after being struck by a vehicle at Inverlaw on Saturday night.
Busy Weekend For QAS
Emergency crews were kept busy at the weekend with a string of crashes and other serious incidents around the region.
TRC Rejigs Grants Program
Toowoomba Regional Council has revamped its sponsorship program for community initiatives and events.
