Warnings issued as Qld consumed by heatwave
High fire ratings, soaring temperatures and a severe heatwave warning have engulfed the Western Downs as authorities urge vulnerable community members to keep cool.
In...
MP’s new ministerial role welcomed
Warrego MP Ann Leahy's appointment as Minister for Local Government and Water and Minister for Fire, Disaster Recovery and Volunteers has been warmly welcomed...
Popular pool parties to return at four locations
Monster inflatables await residents wanting to beat the heat with a splash as the Western Downs council announces the return of its popular regional...
CSG activists issue plea to new Qld gov
Activists have called on Queensland's new government to come good on its promise to protect critical groundwater from the impacts of expanding coal seam...
New chapter for QLD Tourism
Queensland Country Tourism, formerly known as Southern Queensland Country Tourism, unveiled its rebrand at an event at the historic Gabbinbar Homestead in Toowoomba, marking...
Museum working to retell full story of Barakula Forest
The Chinchilla Museum has a wonderful group of volunteers who are working on completing the Barakula Forest story.
The museum has a state of...
Final warning issued to check devices ahead of 3G shutdown
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) and Regional Tech Hub (RTH) are issuing a final reminder to Australian farmers and those living in the bush...
Premiums through the roof, Littleproud claims
Insurance companies continued to rip off homeowners, despite mitigation works in flood-prone areas being carried out by councils across Queensland.
Leader of the Nationals David...
New-look rabbit board vows to continue ‘important’ work
A new look Darling Downs-Moreton Rabbit Board met for the first time last week, vowing to continue the work of suppressing rabbit numbers.
Western Downs...
Pilot in fatal Chinchilla plane crash died quickly, coroner finds
A pilot whose crop duster struck a bird and crashed near Chinchilla two years ago died quickly from severe traumatic injuries, a Queensland coroner...
Felt fuels Susie’s happiness
A former medical and forensic photographer, Miles textile artist, Susie Geldard has always had an eye for the little details and the world that...
Storms, fire and road death in Maranoa region
Storms have pummelled the Maranoa with healthy falls recorded across the region while the wet weather conditions may contributed to a Port Douglas man...
The felt lady in town
Self-made and multitalented woman and mother, Candice Mason behind My Felt Lady has created her own spotlight.
From showcasing her craftwork online to building...
