It’s a buzz with Police-And no it’s not a bust or a crime spree - It’s the annual Arthur Beetson Foundation Outback Cup organised by the QRL Outback in partnership with the QPS Major and Organised Crime Squad (Rural). The Towns’ abuzz with rugby league this weekend as the event gets underway to … [Read more...]
Health & Wellbeing Day
Council’s unique approach to encouraging health and wellbeing in our region. They’re hosting an event to showcase the many ways residents can get active in our community this Saturday and Mayor Ed Warren wants to see as many as possible there fitting ourselves up. The Health & Wellbeing … [Read more...]
Ilfracombe and Longreach BatonBearers Prepare to Share the Dream
Longreach Regional Council Mayor Ed Warren has congratulated the community on the job it has done in nominating its Batonbearers for the Commonwealth Games Queens Baton Relay. “I am immensely proud of our batonbearers and the role they will take when the Queen’s Baton comes to town. It’s great … [Read more...]
$313,000 Budget boost for Central West Queensland Racing
Thoroughbred racing in Central West Queensland is set to receive a Budget boost, with 13 clubs sharing in $313,000 worth of infrastructure grants. Racing Minister Grace Grace says the new funding would result in upgraded facilities and new infrastructure throughout the region. “I am pleased to … [Read more...]
Barcoo Gets a Good Sport Pat
The Barcoo Shire Council is to share in a funding package announced today by the Minister for Sport, picking up a $48,500 grant. The Council will use the funds to develop a 5-10-year sport and recreation plan for Barcoo Shire Council Central. Barcoo is one of 24 local governments and sporting … [Read more...]
LNP Deputy Welcomes Racing Back-Flip
A backflip by Racing Minister Grace Grace over corporate betting levels has been welcomed by Deputy LNP leader Deb Frecklington. “This week’s backflip by Racing Queensland on a minimum bet limit for corporate bookmakers in Queensland is not only a win for punters and country racing, it’s a … [Read more...]
Torch is on its way – Headed for Our Towns and Others
The Queen launched the Commonwealth Games baton relay in London yesterday, as the countdown to next year’s Gold Coast Games begins in earnest. It’ll be breezing into Our Towns from March next year and we only have until May to nominate local champions and heroes as Baton Carriers. Between now … [Read more...]
Women’s Sport gets a Boost
Women and girls are being encouraged to get more active through round three of the Queensland Government’s Get Out, Get Active program. Sport Minister Mick de Brenni says it’s an extension of the Programme and there’s a total of $1.7 million in funding available- $1 million for councils and an … [Read more...]
More Help for kids to Get Started in Sport
An extra $750,000 is now being made available to help up to 5,000 Queensland children kick-start their involvement in organised sport or recreational activities through Round 9 of the popular Get Started vouchers program. BEST BE QUICK - The extra vouchers will be available online from 9.15 am … [Read more...]
Be Quick to Get Free Sports Vouchers
Eligible parents can now apply to secure $150 Get Started Vouchers sports vouchers for kids, with applications opening this morning. The Round 9 opened this morning offering over 25,000 of the vouchers to eligible kids, with the vouchers are issued on a ‘first come, first served’ basis. These … [Read more...]
