Regional financial counsellors will continue their free and confidential services to farming families across the state thanks to a $75,000 annual funding boost from the Palaszczuk Government. The Rural Financial Counselling Service (RCFS) provides free financial analysis, information and support … [Read more...]
Burrumbuttock Hay Runners delivering pure Aussie gold
They're our shining beacon of hope and proof that Aussie mateship can endure all. This morning the Burrumbuttock Hay Runners made their way through Charleville en route to Ilfracombe. The convoy of gold had an entertaining stop over in Wyandra last night, hosted by Gladstone Pub. "They're … [Read more...]
Burrumbuttock Hay Runners at it again
For their 11th hay run, the Burrumbuttock Hay Runners have chosen Ilfracombe once again as their destination. That means just under 400 trailers of hay will be making their way through Charleville. The hay runners will be stopping over in Wyandra on Thursday night. If you want to catch up with … [Read more...]
The Outback Barrel Horse Circuit is coming to town!
In a Charleville first, the Outback Barrel Horse Circuit (OBHC) will be coming to town this weekend. This fantastic event in the past has only toured around Central Queensland, in towns like Longreach, Winton and Barcaldine. Jaimee Prow, of the OBHC says she hopes by bringing it to Charleville … [Read more...]
Aussie hero delivers hay run of hope
If the heart was measured in metres, Brendan Farrell’s would be 80,000 long. After five months of logistical planning, he is about to embark on a remarkable journey to deliver over $1.3 million worth of hay to drought affected Queensland farmers. It is a mission that is set to break a Guinness … [Read more...]
Dick Smith Foods goes above and beyond
Communities across our region are likely to benefit from a massive donation handed this week to local charity, Aussie Helpers. A cool and much needed $ 1 million dollars arrived in the form of a donation from Dick Smith Foods, and as the charity founder, Brian Egan says, it was a surprise. The … [Read more...]
Christmas gifts for those most in need – Charleville Plus More
Charleville Neighbourhood Centre staff will head off today to deliver Christmas gifts to those most in need, after having a very successful present drive over the last 6 weeks. The gifts will go a long way in spreading Christmas cheer to drought affected people all around the region, with visits … [Read more...]
Agforce appeals for national drought assistance
Agforce has urged Federal Government to rethink its drought assistance policy and recognise existing frameworks miss the mark as primary producers across Queensland continue to suffer the worst drought in a generation. At a meeting in Canberra yesterday with Minister for Agriculture, Barnaby … [Read more...]
Rain Brings Welcome Relief
The weekend saw some much needed rain, provide relief for the region of Charleville with some properties recording over 100 millimeters. Mayor Dennis Cook says the wet weather has been welcomed. “We've had between 90 – 100 mils [millimeters] which is really good. “The weather has been … [Read more...]
