QCWA Branch To Reopen
A combined Blackbutt-Yarraman branch of the QCWA will spring back into life next week
Community Forum In Yarraman
A Community Forum will be held in Yarraman next month to develop “a community action plan”.
No Council Plans For Former Pub Site
A rumour that Toowoomba Regional Council will be building a Visitor Information Centre on a vacant block land in the heart of Yarraman has been denied by a council spokesperson.
New Signs For Towns
Cooyar and Yarraman are to get new entry signs as part of a re-branding of the Toowoomba Regional Council area.
Bishop Greeted At Morning Tea
The Yarraman Anglican community entertained some special visitors this morning, recently retired Anglican Bishop to the Australian Defence Forces, Bishop Len Eacott, AM, and his wife Sandy.
Public Meetings To Look
At QCWA Re-Openings
Two public meetings will be held later this month to look at reopening some local QCWA branches
Riders Hoof It At Yarraman
Yarraman doesn’t have an annual show but that doesn’t mean the Yarraman Agricultural Society isn’t kept busy … organising campdrafts and the annual Yarraman Horse Ride.
Dates Set For Festival
Dates have been set for the annual Colours of Yarraman Festival but the event may go ahead under a new name this year.
Bishop To Visit Yarraman
The recently retired Anglican Bishop to the Australian Defence Forces, Bishop Len Eacott, AM, has been appointed locum Bishop to the Western Downs Region of the Anglican Brisbane Diocese.
Acting CLO For Yarraman
Bronwyn Holland will be acting as the Toowoomba Regional Council’s Community Liaison Officer (CLO) for Yarraman and Crows Nest until a replacement is appointed following Caley Quinn’s resignation.
South Burnett Bowls News: 01-Feb-14
The Australia Day long weekend was a big weekend for bowlers, with many getting some early practice for the club championships due to start in a couple of weeks.
Council Releases Visit Schedule
Toowoomba Regional Council today released its schedule of “Friday visits” by councillors to different towns around the region and Yarraman appears to have missed out.
‘Advantages’ In Boundary Change: Mayor
Toowoomba Mayor Paul Antonio can see advantages in having Blackbutt and Yarraman in the same council area but his feelings are officially neutral on a push by some Blackbutt residents to leave the South Burnett
Yarraman Celebrates Australia Day
Yarraman celebrated Australia Day with a free community breakfast followed by the presentation of the town’s annual Australia Day awards.
Guests Sought For Radio Show
Wild Horse FM presenter Melanie Doheny is looking for special guests for a new weekly arts and culture radio show she will be hosting on Thursday evenings.
South Burnett Salutes The Flag
The Australia Day long weekend is shaping up to be huge in the South Burnett … with everything from kangaroo pies and yabby races to the biggest speedway meeting Kingaroy has ever seen!
Wild Horse FM Plans Strong Future
Wild Horse FM members held a special board meeting today to finalise arrangements for upgrading the aerial system at the community radio station’s remote transmitter site and to discuss funding ideas for future upgrades.
A ‘Different Direction’ For Yarraman
A new-look committee will be guiding community projects in Yarraman following the Annual General Meeting of the Yarraman Community Council held on Wednesday night.
Yarraman Liaison Officer Resigns
Caley Quinn has resigned from her role as the Toowoomba Regional Council Community Liaison Officer for the Crows Nest and Yarraman Districts.
Drunk Driver Clocked At 179km/h
A Yarraman police officer yesterday pulled over a drunk driver on the D’Aguilar Highway travelling at 179km/h.
