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.
Delayed Harvest To Begin
Timber harvesting in the Yarraman State Forest – which had been planned to start in early November – will now begin at the end of this month.
Christmas In The South Burnett
South Burnett families have been busily celebrating the festive season – and keeping Santa on the move – at Christmas carnivals throughout the region.
Man Arrested Over Threats
Detectives from the Counter-Terrorism Investigation Group have arrested a man at Yarraman after investigations into alleged threats made towards a Jewish community centre in Victoria.
TRC To Host Business Forum
TRC has invited regional Chambers of Commerce and Progress Associations to a new Regional Business Forum.
Four Groups To Share $40,000
Four South Burnett not-for-profit groups are the lucky recipients of a total of almost $40,000 in “Small & Vital” grants from the Foundation for Rural Regional Renewal.
Toilet Block Damaged
Firefighters quickly extinguished a fire reported in a toilet block in Yarraman on Monday night.
Picnic Area Temporarily Closed
Rogers Park picnic area in the Yarraman State Forest will be closed for several months to allow harvesting of hoop pine.
Busy Weekend For QAS
Emergency crews were kept busy at the weekend with a string of crashes and other serious incidents around the region.
Two Charged After Chase
Police have charged two people following a pursuit through Blackbutt, Yarraman and Nanango on Monday afternoon.
Wild Horse Celebrates In Style
Wild Horse FM – the community radio station based in Yarraman – celebrated its 20th birthday recently by throwing a party for the whole town!
Truckie Hurt In Crash
A truck driver was taken to hospital after his vehicle rolled near Yarraman on Thursday evening.
TRC Rejigs Grants Program
Toowoomba Regional Council has revamped its sponsorship program for community initiatives and events.
Injured Rider Airlifted
A motorbike rider was airlifted to hospital after a crash on the D’Aguilar Highway just north of Yarraman on Sunday afternoon.
Classics Shine In Yarraman
The annual Yarraman Show & Shine is rapidly becoming the biggest local event for car and bike lovers.
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.
Book Fair Helps Heritage House
A steady stream of visitors dropped into Yarraman’s Heritage House at the weekend to browse the hundreds of titles on sale at a special Book Fair.
Kangaroo Blamed For Crash
A driver was transported by ambulance to Kingaroy Hospital with an arm injury after a single-vehicle crash on Sunday morning.
Mobile Service To Visit Next Week
Services Australia’s Mobile Service Centre truck, “Desert Rose”, will be visiting three local towns next week.
