Funding applications are now open for multicultural events under the Celebrating Multicultural Queensland program. Funding of $1.4 million will be available under the 2018-19 Celebrating Multicultural Queensland program for events to be held within 2019. Grants have previously supported events … [Read more...]
Community champion named 2018 RFDS Queensland Hero
An unassuming figure with a heart and sense of community spirit as vast as his backyard in south west Queensland’s Yowah, Scott Shorten is the deserving winner of the 2018 RFDS Queensland Hero award. Scott could be considered the backbone of the Yowah community. From helping the RFDS for many … [Read more...]
Grants Now Open
The FRRR/ANZ Seeds of Renewal program, which aims to help build vibrant and sustainable rural communities, is now accepting applications for a share of $250,000 in funding. The program is open for communities with few than 15,000 people. This year applications are open to community groups in … [Read more...]
Now Here’s Something Worthwhile
Charleville Scouts are looking for adult members. The Group requires adults who can fill various roles within the organisation which is in keen demand from local kids across the region. Gillian Hall, Region Development and Support Officer says the group is very active “The group is … [Read more...]
New Grants Program Opens for Neighbourhood Centres
Neighbourhood Centres across Queensland can share in $550,000 as the government opens the purse strings for one-off grants to run events, deliver projects, or to purchase equipment to help make their communities thrive. Minister for Communities Coralee O'Rourke has announced the new Thriving … [Read more...]
Candlelight March Tonight – Charleville
Scores of locals are expected to take part in tonight’s Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Candlelight March. The March will begin at 6pm at the Railway Station and proceed down Wills Street,turning at the Charleville Hotel corner and then heading down Wills Street to the Town … [Read more...]
Day 6 Wrap Up – Ride West 2018
Here’s the daily wrap up of all the action, as the cyclists continue their journey from Augathella to Blackall, Queensland as they continue on their ‘ADVENTURES’ to Longreach, raising much needed funds for the RFDS. Day 6 Another huge day for day 6 with over 220kms peddled in the hot sun from … [Read more...]
Farmers Despair & Anger On-Line and On Show
A group of Queensland farmers have now formed QLD Food Future in an effort to bring the attention of South East Queensland communities to the devastating impacts the State Governments’ proposed vegetation management laws are going to have on production and on the environment. They have produced … [Read more...]
Community Groups Urged to Apply
Community organisations are being urged to apply for grants of up to $35,000 as the latest round of Gambling Community Benefit Fund’s grants opens for aplications today. Community groups were able to apply for funding between $500 and $35,000 for Round 97 of Queensland’s largest one-off grants … [Read more...]
Day 4 and 5 Wrap Up – Ride West 2018
Pedal Power continues to push up the donation tally as the RideWest team continues into Our Towns on its 1,200km inland charity bike ride from Brisbane to Longreach. RideWest has raised $700,000 for the Royal Flying Doctor Service over six years. Here’s the latest daily wrap on their journey … [Read more...]
