Queensland state schools, teachers and principals can nominate for the 2018 Showcase Awards for Excellence in Schools. More than $619,000 in grant funding is available to celebrate state school education success across 11 award categories this year. The Showcase Awards are an annual … [Read more...]
Joyce to Step Down
Barnaby Joyce will step down as Leader of the National Party and move to the backbench. “This has got to stop”, was the quote Mr Joyce used to describe his decision at a Media Conference in Armidale today. Mr Joyce says he will announce at a party room meeting in Canberra on Monday morning … [Read more...]
Don’t Kick Stock Route Reform
AgForce is calling on the Queensland Government to get on with the job of reforming the state's 2.6 million-hectare network for travelling livestock. The organization’s Cattle Board Director Peter Hall says with many parts of Queensland entering their sixth year of drought, ensuring the state's … [Read more...]
Range Crossing Safety Review
The State Government is moving to appoint an independent auditor to investigate the “abnormally high” number of workplace incidents on the Toowoomba Second Range Crossing construction site. Industrial Relations Minister Grace Grace says “serious” health and safety concerns have been raised … [Read more...]
Below the Bump – Always
Seems there’s an increasing worry for pregnant women across the region - They’re not wearing seat belts properly in cars. Queensland Health Clinical Excellence Division Medical Lead Associate Professor Rebecca Kimble says that latest data shows many pregnant women in Queensland are either not … [Read more...]
New Independence Rules for Regional Students
Students from regional and remote areas will be able to start university sooner because of changes that make it easier for them to be considered “independent” for student payments. To qualify as independent for Youth Allowance and ABSTUDY Living Allowance, students from regional or remote areas … [Read more...]
Last Chance to Nominate Great Women
THE HUNT IS ON - For the great women of Queensland as we count down for the 2018 Queensland Greats Awards. Apparently, far fewer women than men are nominated to become Queensland Greats. Women’s Minister Di Farmer says she wants to see females step up and is claling on those that know great … [Read more...]
Back to work for more Queenslanders
The State Government is encouraging students and employers to access the Government’s $5 million Trade Skills Assessment and Gap Training program. The program provides funding of up to $4,700 per trainee to get the qualifications they need to advance their career. Minister for Training and … [Read more...]
Storm Claims a Life
A 77-year-old man, a cattle musterer, from Mitchell, and his horse have died as two trees fell during storm activity on Tuesday. The accident happened near Augathella as the 77-year-old man was mustering cattle with a group of workers when a storm hit. Police say it’s believed the tree snapped … [Read more...]
Stock Route Decision Needs to Come Off the Shelf
An Open Invitation to Natural Resources Minister, Anthony Lynham has been put on the table to come and speak to the Remote Area Planning and Development Board (RAPAD) about a new model for stock routes management. Chairman of RAPAD Councillor Rob Chandler has out the offer on the table as the … [Read more...]
