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...]
Kogan Creek Power Station Under Labor RET Risk
Member for Warrego Ann Leahy has come out swinging, following the release today of for Federal Climate Change Authority (CCA) which shows 75% or up to fifteen, of the nation’s existing power stations will close under Bill Shorten and Annastacia Palaszczuk’s green energy targets. Ms Leahy says the … [Read more...]
Say G’day and Have Your Say
That’s what South West Hospital and Health Board members are asking Charelvillians to do next week when they visit the town. The board’s jam-packed schedule includes a board meeting and annual staff awards on Monday 23 October, a hospital and health service Community Advisory Network (CAN) forum … [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...]
St Vinnies Wins a Slice of the Pie for Work in The Regions
St Vincent de Paul Society volunteers in regional and remote areas will be upskilled as part of the Tackling Regional Adversity through Integrated Care (TRAIC) grants program dished out today by the State Government. The program, introduced last year, encourages community-based groups to develop … [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...]
South West HHS Delivers more Services to More People
The South West HHS 2016–17 annual report has been tabled in State Parliament and show that the South West Hospital and Health Service has marked a year of achievements. South West Hospital and Health Board Chair Jim McGowan says the health service has continued to record strong levels of activity … [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...]
Think of Your Furry Family Members
With the long weekend upon us and hot hot weather we’re being urged to think beyond ‘self’ and include pets in our planning. Acting Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries and Minister for Rural Economic Development Leeanne Enoch says with Queensland expected to have some of the hottest days on … [Read more...]
