Community

21 June 2024

The ruff side of disability

Yet, she consistently demonstrates the power of the human spirit to rise and overcome adversity. Janice’s latest book is a powerful exposé on the societal discrimination and ignorance that individuals with a guide dog often face. Her aim is to spark ...

20 June 2024

Playitt fun in Woodford

A big happy bunch of loyal music fans attended Playitt on June 13. Bill, Norm, Mike, Peter and Chas were the foundation band of the evening and got the ball rolling with a great vocal mix. Lots of easy listening this week with regular entertainers of...

20 June 2024

Toogoolawah wins tiny town

Presented by the Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC), the annual awards recognise outstanding regional destinations and honour communities that demonstrate a commitment to visitor excellence. Somerset Regional Council Mayor Jason Wendt was ple...

20 June 2024

Hundreds of men rally for positive changes

The event, which called on men especially to stand their ground against DV and recognise sexism, has been called “a real eye opener” and an “amazing event,” with the guest speakers having far exceeded expectations. Some of the highlights included two...

19 June 2024

Rates beat valuations

Among the announcements in the $922m budget is the much-anticipated rate rises, after property valuations skyrocketed earlier in the year. Despite the average property value increasing by 36 per cent across the region, average total rates will only r...

19 June 2024

Chappy dinner raises $10k

Sponsorship and proceeds of the night enabled more than $10,000 to be raised in aid of chaplaincy at Mount Mee State School. School staff and parents, church volunteers, and other community members attended, while other attendees included local schoo...

19 June 2024

To seal or not to seal a road

The planned upgrade consists of sealing the single lane, gravel road with bitumen, making for a six-metre-wide formation, with a four-metre seal, and a double lane widening at the intersection with the highway. Middle St resident David Evans, who beg...

18 June 2024

Second round of free course

The program, which is funded through state government grants, offers residents 25 or older a chance to get a Certificate III Individual Support Age/ Disability at no cost. DBCN provides free training courses two days per week, during 16 weeks, to res...

18 June 2024

Garden Fair fun

With trees covered in beautiful knits, fabulous guest speakers, stunning and unique plants, and live music, residents and visitors had a day of fun. Lots of handmade products were also on sale, including skilled metal work and scarecrows. See you nex...