The Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR) has announced that more grants are available to community groups across Queensland in areas that are still experiencing the effects of drought. For the second time this year, FRRR’s Tackling Tough Times Together program is offering grants for … [Read more...]
Firearms Charges
Sergeant Timothy Misson, suspended officer-in- charge of Barcaldine Police Station, has applied to the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal for a review of the decision to suspend his weapons licence. The officer, who has been a police firearms training officer and shooting competitor, is … [Read more...]
South West District Overall Crime Increases…BUT…
South West District Officer Acting Superintendent Mike Curtin today welcomed the release of the Queensland Police Service’s Statistical Review which demonstrated a reduction in drug, liquor and traffic offences across the district. The Statistical Review represents a comprehensive insight into … [Read more...]
Blackall’s Red Ridge Gets Slice of the Pie
Blackall-based community organization Red Ridge will receive $17,600 from the government’s Tackling Regional Adversity through Integrated Care (TRAIC) grants program designed to help reduce the negative effects that droughts, disasters and other crises can have on regional communities. The grants … [Read more...]
Funding Boost Supports Distance Ed Kids
A $1.5 million government investment into home tutors to help Distance Ed. students read will push forward “The Partners in Learning program"...That’s the aim of the funding announced today. Isolated Children’s Parents’ Association state president Kim Hughes has welcomed the announcement from … [Read more...]
A year of achievements for Central West Health
Central West Health’s 2016–17 annual report detailing its past year’s activities has been tabled in State Parliament today and Central West Hospital and Health Board Chair Jane Williams says the year past has had some significant achievements and the future pathway looks bright. Telehealth will … [Read more...]
Lilyvale Solar Farm to Bring Jobs
Another 100-megawatt large-scale Queensland solar project has reached financial close and will soon begin construction near Emerald, creating 200 construction jobs. Energy Minister Mark Bailey says Fotowatio Renewable Ventures’ Lilyvale Solar Farm is one of many renewable energy projects which … [Read more...]
A Big Thank You to the West
Winton’s Outback Festival has lived up to its reputation as quirky, sometimes strange, weird but wonderful and a rare offering of genuine fun and good times and festival coordinator Robyn Stephens OAM wants to thank the locals. Luring an estimated 8,000 visitors across 9 days of non-stop … [Read more...]
It’s Officially Open – Diamantina Developmental Road $5 million Upgrade
The multi-million-dollar upgrade of the Diamantina Developmental Road between Bedourie and Boulia in far west Queensland has been officially opened today, delivering improved travel for motorist. Officially opening the road, Minister Assisting the Premier on North Queensland Coralee O’Rourke says … [Read more...]
New Chief at Central West Hospital and Health Service
It’s now official - After Acting in the role since August of last year, Jane Hancock has been permanently appointed to the role of chief executive of the Central West Hospital and Health Service (CWHHS). Minister for Health and Ambulance Services Cameron Dick says Ms Hancock is welcomed into the … [Read more...]
