Shine says divisions are bright idea
Ahead of the 2024 local government elections on 16 Saturday, 16 March, incumbent Councillor Kerry Shine is rallying to the cause of divisions as a way for the area outside of Toowoomba to be better represented in the region. The proposal would see the creation of geographical divisions for Toowoomba Regional Council ...
Hike to Heal launches into 4th year
Last Saturday Hike to Heal Australia launched its flagship event, the Hike to Heal Scavenger Hike, at the Mount Peel Bushland Park between Westbrook and Drayton ... to support the cause of suicide prevention and mental health awareness.
Darling Downs Independents: A new voice?
With the local government elections looming On Our Selection News presents a media release from a community group called Darling Downs Independents in the interests of political fairness for candidates ... Darling Downs Independents is a dynamic community group dedicated to championing independent candidates for all levels of government in the Darling Downs region, including council, state, and federal elections.
Clydesdales early season winners
Only months after the ARLC and Andrew Abdo withdrew financial support for the Western Clydesdales it seems common sense has prevailed and the decision has been reversed. Last November, leaked emails from NRL CEO Andrew Abdo to the QRL revealed the ARLC did not support the Clydesdales’ inclusion in the QRL Hostplus Cup competition as it did "not consider that such participation is in the best interests of the game as a whole".
Time to step up
Burgeoning leaders across our district have been embracing their new roles as school captains, house captains, student council representatives and year six leaders this year. This has certainly been the case at Wyreema State School, where last Friday, the school came together as a school community and celebrated the leaders for 2024.
Defibrillators now in Greenmount, Nobby
The community is much safer thanks to the tireless efforts of the Clifton Local Ambulance Committee (LAC), which has installed automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in Greenmount and Nobby. Anne Glasheen, President of Clifton LAC, said the defibrillators have been paid for by not-for-profit organisations and businesses.
Darling Downs roads most dangerous in Australia
With a fatality rate of 21.7 deaths per 100,000 residents the Darling Downs holds an unwanted record of being the most dangerous location for driving in Australia. The Downs holds this record with the Maranoa, New England and North West NSW.
