The Rotary District 9630 have launched the first in a series of A/V productions to encourage more support for their Drought Relief Program. The A/V’s are being widely distributed across the country to encourage support for Our Towns. Rotary says it’s about being able to deliver help where … [Read more...]
A Logistical Nightmare But the work goes On
While the South East braces for its share of cyclonic and severe weather, across many of Our Towns we continue to deal with the impacts as thousands of kilometres of roads across remain under repair and are restricted or closed. 6,420 kms of state-controlled roads within 32 local government areas … [Read more...]
Grants Deliver Mental Health Support
$400,000 in grants have been awarded by the State Government for a series of community projects that will support the mental health of Queenslanders dealing with the impacts of drought and floods. The six successful organisations will receive the funds as part of the current round of the TRAIC … [Read more...]
Grants Open to Boost Tourism in the Outback
The State Government has kick-started it’s 2019 Year of Outback Tourism initiative with the first round of the $3 million Premier’s Outback Events Program being launched at Parliament House. The Outback Events Program will be rolled-out across 2019-20, with three available funding rounds in … [Read more...]
From Maranoa With Love
Former Hughenden residents Roger & Jenny Underwood, Pine Hills now from Wallumbilla have gone above and beyond to help old neighbours and those in the flood ravaged north. They donated two Droughtmaster cows for sale at Roma sales yesterday with the proceeds for donations towards the flood … [Read more...]
Queensland Government and Agforce team up
Peak industry body Agforce is partnering with the State Government to expand and upgrade agricultural training for secondary school students. The partnership finalised this week, aims to ensure the successful Agribusiness Gateway to Industry Schools Program grew and continued to address skill … [Read more...]
Additional Disaster Assistance
As the ongoing Queensland flood emergency continues, disaster assistance has been extended to the local government areas of Barcoo, Boulia, Lockhart River, Longreach, Mackay, Mareeba and Mount Isa, as well as primary producers in Winton. In addition, impacted individuals and families in … [Read more...]
Katter thankful But…
KAP Leader and Federal Member for Kennedy Bob Katter is pleased flood disaster categories have been extended to include flood zones previously neglected, however warns some areas may still be left out. Mr Katter says KAP offices have been inundated with calls from people denied disaster recovery … [Read more...]
FRR Grants Flow West
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...]
More Regions Added to Disaster Assistance
Disaster assistance has been activated for additional the local government areas and extended for primary producers, small businesses and not for profit organisations. The 21 local council areas in Queensland receiving a range of DRFA assistance are: Burdekin, Cairns, Carpentaria, Charters … [Read more...]
