First 2 Star event for equestrian centre
The RM Equestrian Centre at Hodgson Vale conducted its first 2 Star One Day Event during the long weekend, attracting riders from a wide area ... Previously the venue has hosted only 1 Star Eventing. Organiser Jo Williams said the event drew 140 riders to Hodgson Vale.
Queensland state election looming
With nominations for the 2024 Queensland Election closing at noon yesterday, candidates have begun hitting the campaign trail in the Condamine electorate. Barring any last minute nominations, the candidates are: Pat Weir (LNP), Ben Whibley-Faulkner (Labor), Ellisa Parker (Greens), Alan Hughes (Family First Party).
Strong opposition to Misinformation Bill
Over 14,000 Groom residents have joined their Member of Parliament Garth Hamilton in voicing their opposition to Federal Labor’s proposed misinformation laws. When the Government released its first Misinformation Bill last year, more than 20,000 people put in submissions and comments opposing it and it was subsequently withdrawn ... Labor has once again shown a lack of respect for Australians’ fundamental right to free speech.
Ergon service fee increase explained
Energy Minister Mick de Brenni has explained why Ergon customers have been handed a 13.4 per cent service fee increase on their latest power bill. Mr de Brenni’s explanation was in response to a Question on Notice in parliament asked by local Member for Condamine Pat Weir, who wanted to know why the service fee increased from $1.09521 on 30 June 2024 to $1.2424 on 28 July 2024 …
Westbrook and Wyreema gardens impress
Westbrook and Wyreema are not typically known as tourist hotspots, however five strong entries in the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers have attracted thousands of visitors to the two towns over the past few weeks.
Fest a succ-cess
Succulent Fest, hosted at Bunker’s Hill State School, is increasingly becoming a flagship event of the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers, this year’s staging attracting over two thousand visitors and raising nearly $12,000. This year marked the sixth staging of the event, organised by group of volunteers under the P&C Association of the school.
Water security for Vale View
The days of high level water restrictions should be over soon for Vale View residents as their water is connected to the Toowoomba Bulk Water Supply ... the $1.5 million Vale View Pipeline connection program is an investment as Council continues to plan and deliver critical water infrastructure to support the future needs of townships across our region.
