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.
Have You Seen Clive?
UPDATE July 17: Mr Bennett has been locate safe and well.
Toowoomba Rates Rise 5pc
Toowoomba ratepayers will face a 5 per cent increase in their general rates and a new levy after the Council handed down its 2024-25 Budget on Tuesday morning.
TRC To Split Region Into Zones
Toowoomba Regional Council plans to adopt a zonal model, linking individual councillors to specific regions.
Bumper Roll-Up At Yarraman
A forum for candidates contesting the upcoming Toowoomba Regional Council elections drew a bumper roll-up of candidates on Saturday night.
Locals Honoured At Rosalie Awards
A number of Cooyar and Yarraman residents were presented with awards during a Toowoomba Regional Council event held at Goombungee Hall on Australia Day.
MP Seeks Disaster Support After Fire
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has called on the Federal and State governments to activate Disaster Recovery Funding for residents in the Cooyar area affected by the recent bushfires.
Cooyar Meeting To Discuss Fires
Toowoomba Regional Council and the QFES are inviting Cooyar residents to a community meeting on Wednesday night (October 18) to hear the latest updates on the downgraded Wutul and East Cooyar fires.
TRC Warning To Residents
Toowoomba Regional Council’s Local Disaster Management Group has moved to “stand-up” status following the issuing of a “leave immediately” bushfire warning for Wutul and East Cooyar.
Fire Emergency: East Cooyar, Wutul
Queensland Fire and Emergency Services issued an Emergency Warning to residents in the East Cooyar and Wutul areas on Monday afternoon to LEAVE IMMEDIATELY because of a fast-moving bushfire.
Pest Focus On Cooyar, Yarraman
Cooyar and Yarraman have been nominated as priority areas for Toowoomba Regional Council’s Biosecurity Surveillance Program.
Two Critically Injured On Property
Two LifeFlight helicopters flew two critically injured people to hospital after an incident on a private property near Cooyar on Saturday afternoon.
Cattle Killed In Truck Crash
Cattle were killed – and others badly injured – in a B-Double truck rollover near Cooyar on Tuesday morning.
Woman Bitten By Snake
A woman was taken to hospital after being bitten by a snake at Yarraman on Saturday night.
$410,000 Boost For Local Groups
Fourteen local groups will share almost $410,000 in funding thanks to the latest round of the Gambling Community Benefit Fund.
MP Questions Highway Date
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has written to Transport Minister Mark Bailey to find out when the New England Highway roadworks between Cooyar and Coalbank will eventually be finished.
