The Queensland Government's rail safety regulator has engaged the Australian Transport Safety Bureau to conduct an independent investigation on its behalf into the train derailment east of Julia Creek on Sunday, 27 December. Transport Minister Stirling Hinchliffe said the safety of Queensland’s … [Read more...]
Train Derailment Spill turns out to be Massive
Emergency services and Police working on the wreckage of that derailed Train 20 kilometres east of Julia Creek have now confirmed that the train was carrying over 800,000 litres of Sulfuric Acid is over 800,000 Litres- 4 times more than originally thought. Emergency Services now believe more than … [Read more...]
Flinders Highway Remains Closed and Train Services Halted
Wet weather and flooding continue to hamper the efforts of Police and Queensland rail to examine and clear the track at the site of the weekends’ freight train derailment that has closed the Flinders highway and shut down rail services on the line. Qld Police video of the scene is available to … [Read more...]
Investigations continue into Julia Creek derailment
Police and emergency services continue assess the scene of a derailment of a train at Julia Creek. The area is remote and difficult to access due to road flooding. The following photos have been released from the Queensland Police Service … [Read more...]
What’s In Store In Our Towns
For sure, Santa will come tonight… And with him will come some showers, sunshine and storms over the next 7 days. Here’s the WEEK LONG Festive Forecast from the Bureau. … [Read more...]
Western QLD Councils officially drought declared
Boulia, Carpentaria and Quilpie Shire Councils have finally been drought declared by the Federal Government and will be added to the list of local government areas eligible to apply for funding through the Drought Communities Programme. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure and … [Read more...]
WTO abolishes agricultural export subsidies
Local farmers had a big win with the World Trade Organisation (WTO) abolishing all subsidies on agricultural exports. Hailed as a historic decision, it continues the promising month of announcements for drought stricken farmers on the back of the free trade agreements struck with Korea, China and … [Read more...]
Quad bike accidents on the rise
There's plenty more riders getting about on their quad bikes over the Christmas break but it’s important to remember to be smart as well. This week the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is encouraging riders to be prepared when they go out for a ride so they come back in one … [Read more...]
QLD’s west celebrates with infrastructure funding for Christmas
Areas across the south west will receive more than $14 million in funding for infrastructure projects on their Christmas wish lists. 42 projects have been announced across the state; including everything from caravan park upgrades to airports and water treatment. In Thargomindah, $492,407 has … [Read more...]
Keep your pets safe this Christmas
Pet owners are being reminded to watch out for their animals this festive season as sometimes they can be left forgotten at the wrong time. Whether it is going away just for the day or for a few weeks, the RSPCA is reminding everyone to make sure that their pets are being looked after in the … [Read more...]
