The South West and Central West have picked up a share of more than $1.2 million of grants in the latest round from the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR). The grants, are funded through the collaboration of more than 15 donors from government, philanthropy, business and … [Read more...]
Public forum to explore better outcomes for people with disabilities
Longreach Regional Council is convening a public forum to discuss options for the establishment of a facility to provide live-in-care to people with disabilities in Longreach. The meeting aims to bring together community members and stakeholders interested in taking a leading role in the creation … [Read more...]
Sports Vouchers Available from Next week
The next round of the Get Started Vouchers opens on Wednesday, 6 February and will provide $150 support for up to 36,000 Queensland kids from low-income families. The vouchers are made available as part of the Get in the Game initiative, which supports grassroots sport and recreation and are … [Read more...]
New funding for Queensland community groups
Queensland community groups can apply for grants with the opening of a new round of gambling Community Benefits scheme funding opens today. Funding between $500 and $35,000 is on offer. The GCBF, which is part of the Office of Liquor and Gaming Regulation (OLGR), is Queensland’s largest … [Read more...]
Happy Start to 2019 for Gregory grants Recipients
14 community groups and clubs across the Gregory electorate have received grants totalling nearly $400,000 from the Gambling Community Benefit Fund (GCBF) under Round 98. Member for Gregory Lachlan Millar has congratulated the organisations and says it’s a much needed boost for … [Read more...]
Local Quilpie Cricket Aficionado Gains Recognition
When Bruce Paulsen initiated the local cricket competition in Quilpie some 29-years ago he had little knowledge that it would act as an escape for the 10-year-long drought that has impacted the area and his efforts have now been recognised by Cricket Australia. Bruce Paulsen’s story is part … [Read more...]
Volunteers – Take A Bow
Today (5 December) is International Volunteer Day, and it’s the opportunity for all of us to celebrate and acknowledge the contribution they make in Our Towns and communities. Queensland is home to more than 700,000 active volunteers, each playing their part in making the state’s thriving … [Read more...]
Government “Trickles” Drought Support for Kids’
The State Government’s reluctance to help with travel costs for drought affected kids trying to have a beach holiday has been described as two-faced. Member for Gympie Tony Perrett, and Shadow Minister for Fire, Emergency Services and Volunteers Lachlan Millar, say they are disgusted at the … [Read more...]
Last Days to Have Say on TSRC name
The final countdown is on to submit naming suggestion for the Toowoomba Second Range Crossing (TSRC) road and elements. More than 400 submissions have been received so far with only two days remaining for further suggestions. Transport and Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey says he’s … [Read more...]
A Saturday Knock on the Door – Could Save a life
Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) staff and volunteers will be among thousands of emergency services personnel door-knocking homes across Queensland this Saturday (September 15), with a collective goal of building community resilience. Operation Knock Knock kicks off this weekend … [Read more...]
