Cunnamulla farmers could be Queensland's first to grow medicinal marijuana. Queensland Health and the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries are set to organise a meeting to discuss the potential cultivation of medicinal cannabis and what it could mean for the south-west. Brothers, Don, Geoff … [Read more...]
Charleville to host Western Qld economic development forum
On May 9th and 10th Charleville will be the town will be a hive of activity, because we're playing host to the very first South West RED Western Economic Development Forum. This exciting initiative came about during South West REDs last general meeting, and the main focus of this forum will be … [Read more...]
A soldier stands proud in Wyandra
The main street of Wyandra has a new edition, with a statue of a soldier now standing proudly beside the Long Pine. The Lone Pine was planted by visiting Veterans last year, but the new edition makes it even more special says Daphne Taylor, President of the Wyandra & District Progress … [Read more...]
Grant application workshop
South West NRM are hosting a grant application workshop next week in Charleville and Cunnamulla. The workshop is being run by Samantha Morris from Wombat Creative. Sam has 20 years experience in the community sector, with a keen focus on rural conservation and land care engagement. "Sam is … [Read more...]
Cluster fence funding available now
South West NRM are now seeking expressions of interest for cluster fence funding to manage wild dogs throughout the South West RED region. Shire's included in the grants program include Balonne, Bulloo, Maranoa, Murweh, Paroo and Quilpie and expressions of interest close on the 29th March … [Read more...]
Cunnamulla health care brings positive change to town
The Cunnamulla Primary Health Care Centre is wrapping up its first six months and the management staff and health professionals say they've seen a lot of positive change to the community's health care. In August last year a new model was started which brought together the Cunnamulla Aboriginal … [Read more...]
Health and support services for Cunnamulla residents
Following an unsettling weekend in Cunnamulla for some community members, the South West Hospital and Health Service are reminding people who may be feeling anxious or stressed to seek help from local health and support services. South West Hospital and Health Service Executive Director of … [Read more...]
Court appearances for those arrested in operation North Twinzer
Anticipation is the general feeling right now in the Charleville Court House, after 27 people were arrested and over 150 charges were laid, following the weekend drug operation North Twinzer in Cunnamulla. Police from the South West Police Distruct struck on 27 properties across Saturday and … [Read more...]
Drug operation makes 25 arrests in Cunnamulla – Charleville Plus More
Police have arrested twenty-five people on 150 charges after closing down a four month long drug operation which targeted amphetamines (ice) and cannabis use in the Cunnamulla district. The operation, called North Twinzer, began in October 2015 and ended with multiple drug raids across Cunnamulla … [Read more...]
