Learn about ‘Fossils on Farms’ during workshop
Coinciding with Cambooya Landcare’s annual general meeting at Felton Hall on Saturday, 9 November will be a free ‘Fossils on Farms’ Workshop and community barbecue ... Attendees will learn what fossils can be discovered in our area, what to look for, where to look and what the rules and rights are if you find something.
Pat’s back, in power
Member for Condamine Pat Weir belongs to the governing party for the first time following his comfortable victory in the electorate and the Liberal National Party's win in Queensland ... After nine years in Opposition, Mr Weir extended his already comfortable margin with a very strong showing at the polls.
Schoolkids combine Lego with robotics
How many adults would know where to start if asked to program a robot? But that’s exactly what a bunch of students from our local primary schools did at the First Lego League Competition held in the Clifton State High School Hall last Friday.
Watch out for livestock scams
Following the arrest of a man alleged to have scammed 12 buyers in South-East Queensland, police are urging the public to assess sellers diligently when purchasing livestock ... Police identified 12 buyers who deposited more than $7,500 to the alleged seller, who never delivered the animals or feed.
Transport industry fighting the Black Dog
It’s well known that one of the best way to fight mental illness is to begin the conversation and the Westbrook Truck Drivers Association is doing exactly that with a get-together on 16th November at Nobby’s iconic Rudd’s Pub. Spokesperson for the group, Darren Eyers said truck drivers in particular are reluctant to talk about any form of mental illness and hopes that the day at Rudd’s Pub will provide an avenue for discussion.
Government seeking feedback on renewables
Amidst changes to regulations and community engagement requirements, the Queensland Government is seeking feedback on its approach to renewable energy projects. Queensland is now over half way to the 2030 renewable energy target, with renewables generating over 27 per cent of Queensland’s energy needs.
Weir launches re-election campaign
Ahead of the state election on 26 October, the campaign for incumbent Member for Condamine Pat Weir was officially launched at Toowoomba Showgrounds last week. With various polls indicating the Liberal National Party (LNP) headed by David Crisafulli has all but won the election, Mr Weir remains cautiously optimistic … Presiding over the occasion was the President of Liberal National Party of Queensland Lawrence Springborg.
Condamine candidates talk energy
Condamine candidates Pat Weir (LNP) and Elissa Parker (Greens) addressed an audience at an “Energy Done Right” Forum facilitated by the Darling Downs Environmental Council at The Irish Club in Toowoomba last week ... Questions focused on issues such as the expansion of coal seam gas into the Cecil Plains district.
