A story about a postmaster based in the outback Queensland town of Cheepie caught his attention. Mr Marxsen had worked for the railways around Western Queensland back in the 1960s. He was a carpenter at the time, and was responsible for...
It’s a long way from the early mornings on a building site in Toowoomba to the late nights in the music clubs of America. But one young Aussie decided to quit his job, sell his car, and spend three months on...
Queensland’s Heritage Council says it’s rare for a garden to be added to the states heritage register, but Myall Park has played a significant role championing native flora. “It’s exciting that a garden has been listed,” says Council member Barbara Hovard....
By Rhianwen Whitney Posted November 20, 2012 10:43:53 Map: Toowoomba 4350 The vice-chancellor of the University of Southern Queensland says an accord she has signed with other universities will give it a stronger lobbying voice in Canberra. Other signatories include central...
It was an all southern Queensland affair when Blow a Kiss took out the Roma Cup on the weekend. Co-owner, Anselmo Morosini, was “on cloud nine” after the race. “I haven’t raced a lot of horses, but Blow a Kiss is...
By Rhianwen Whitney Posted November 19, 2012 14:40:15 Map: Injune 4454 The Injune District Tourism Association says a lack of caravan facilities is having a significant impact on tourism in the southern inland town. The current park is being used as...
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Scientists monitored methane levels in the air and water around active gas-fields in southern Queensland and outside the gas fields. They found the levels were much higher than those found in the Richmond Valley, where no extraction takes place. Dr Damien...
Updated November 15, 2012 11:48:01 A scientific study is raising serious doubts about the green credentials of the expanding coal seam gas (CSG) industry, suggesting it is far less environmentally clean than it claims. Coal seam gas is booming across southern...