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Fuel shortages: Improve capacity for deliveries by rail in regional NSW
Recent reports of fuel supply concerns and diesel shortages for trucks highlight a serious vulnerability in Australia’s transport system … This situation is a reminder that relying almost entirely on diesel-powered road transport is risky ... Regional railway lines could play an important role in strengthening supply chains.
World desperate for Queensland resources, LNP Government still says no! : Robbie Katter
The LNP Government in Queensland is blindly holding sticking to their long-held woke position alongside Labor that Queensland’s rich uranium resources should be locked away underground, at a time when Europe is turning back to nuclear ... “Are we going to sit on our collective hands and watch yet another opportunity go by? At current prices alone, we’re talking about an industry worth tens of billions of dollars,” asks Leader of the Katter’s Australian Party (KAP) and state Member for Traeger Robbie Katter.
MLA backed project proves low cost satellite connectivity for whole of herd monitoring: MLA
Meat & Livestock Australia has announced the successful completion of an MLA Donor Company AgTech project that has demonstrated reliable and affordable two-way satellite connectivity for livestock and on-farm Internet of Things sensors across Australia. The project was led by eSAT Global, with Smart Paddock providing on-farm visualisation and Viasat delivering satellite connectivity.
New-look Disaster Dashboard now live!
Lockyer Valley Regional Council’s Disaster Dashboard is now even better equipped to help the community handle whatever Mother Nature throws our way. Council’s Disaster Management team has launched a brand-new Flood Cameras page on the Disaster Dashboard – further bolstering our preparedness in times of disaster.
Fertiliser supply shocks are a wake-up call for Australian agriculture: Colin McGregor, Genesis Algae Innovation
Colin McGregor. Australia has an opportunity to think differently about how we support farm productivity. Instead of relying exclusively on imports, we can invest in locally produced biological and nutritional solutions that complement existing fertiliser systems and reduce pressure on global supply chains. At Genesis Algae Innovation, we have been working on one such approach using Australian-grown chlorella algae.
Let’s celebrate heavy horses
This weekend Allora hosts the Darling Downs Heavy Horse festival at the Showgrounds. This annual event is well known throughout Queensland and brings many visitors to town.
Adult time, adult crime laws expanded
Member for Condamine and Speaker in the Queensland Parliament, Pat Weir has welcomed the strengthening of the State's Adult Time, Adult Crime legislation. Mr Weir points out that the Queensland Government is expanding its landmark Adult Crime, Adult Time laws to now cover 45 youth crime offences... Since the passing of the Making Queensland Safer Laws, more than 4,000 youth offenders have been charged with over 19,000 Adult Time offences...
Land clearing linked to myrtle rust disease in native forests: QUT
New research has revealed past land clearing is increasing the vulnerability of native Australian forests to the invasive myrtle rust disease — with regrowth forests emerging as hotspots for impact.
Students lead change at Youth Waste Conference
The region's next generation of waste warriors came together recently for Southern Downs Regional Council's inaugural Youth Waste Conference to drive action and inspire new ideas in sustainable waste reduction. Students from Dalveen State School, St Joseph's School and Warwick State High School attended the forum...
Infrastructure cost kills plan for new shop at Wyreema
The cost of creating a new roundabout adjacent to a proposed new commercial development near the Karara Gardens housing estate at Wyreema has caused the developer to withdraw from the project. An application lodged in 2024 proposed the construction of a shop and food and drink outlet ... Mr David Meara told the Toowoomba Regional Council that the project would be commercially unviable because of the cost of installing the new roundabout. The cost of the roadwork was estimated to be $800,000.
Northern Murray-Darling Basin buybacks: announcement and initial responses
The Federal Government's announcement that it will consider purchasing water entitlements in the northern Murray-Darling Basin has, unsurprisingly, provoked differing responses. The announcement from Minister Watt and the responses from Nationals Senator and Shadow Minister for Water, Ross Cadell, from the Shadow Minister for Water (NSW), Steph Cooke, and from the Nature Conservation Council of NSW point to the different issues and views on this contentious topic.
Labor must stop any water from Elbow Valley going overseas: Littleproud
Leader of The Nationals and Member for Maranoa David Littleproud has raised serious concerns about a proposed water extraction operation in the Elbow Valley region. Mr Littleproud said the Chinese-owned developers’ proposal to extract up to 96 million litres of water annually, in an area susceptible to drought, to bottle and potentially export overseas doesn’t make sense.
Council’s first exhibition for 2026 in a class of its own
Launching at The Centre Beaudesert on Saturday 14 March, Mr Chippa the Woodblock Carver of Bagru brings to life the delightful children's book through hand-carved woodblocks and traditional hand-printing techniques. Lee FullARTon's cultural story about the woodblock carvers of Bagru and the exhibition are the culmination of many years of research, with her travel journal paintings and colourful Kathputli puppets illustrating her long-standing connection to India.
Success of Garage Sale Trail
For many households in Southern Downs and across Queensland, Garage Sale Trail conducted last year was a chance to clear out cupboards, make some extra cash and give pre-loved items a second life. Over two-weekends in November 2025, locals sold more than 11,972 items, generating $107,631 for households, community groups and charities, while also diverting items out of landfill.
Join the Southbrook endurance ride
The Toowoomba Endurance Horse Riders Association (TEHRA) is encouraging local horse riders to try the sport of endurance riding for the first time. TEHRA is an affiliated club of the Queensland Endurance Riders Association (QERA), and the Southbrook ride is one of the earliest events on the endurance calendar each season.
