Standing on the ground where Emu Swamp Dam will go now that the Queensland Government has finally stumped up some cash for works! The Federal Government and growers committed 9 months ago to put in $47 million and nearly $24m each.
Paving the way for rural health specialists
Construction on the $2.5m Rural Health Training Facility in Charleville will start next week. It will create new jobs and train up to 80 students in Charleville each year. It's nearly as good as the rain!
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Don't Forget: Apply for $3000 payment
The Federal Government has topped-up Round 2 of the Drought Community Support Initiative payments with $82.5 million and is encouraging farmers and farm workers, suppliers and contractors to apply if they didn’t already do so. Click here for more info.
Blazing the way forward
Congratulations to Maranoa’s ABC Heywire Trailblazers, Samantha Meurant, Cunnamulla and Amber Stewart, Dirranbandi. They spent time at the Heywire Summit in Canberra last month, presenting ideas and projects to Members of Parliament, Senators, and community leaders. To find out more about Trailblazers' projects, visit: https://www.abc.net.au/heywire/heywire-project-trailblazers-abc-2020-winners-announcement/11927574
Clontarf football team in Canberra
Great to have a game of touch footy with a group of Clontarf boys visiting Canberra from Dalby, Kingaroy and Warwick. Clontarf helps young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men develop improved self-esteem and confidence. They certainly taught the pollies a lesson out on the field!
Balonne Shire: Getting tourists' attention
Check out this entertaining take on Kylie Minogue's Tourism Australia 'Matesong', made in towns across the Balonne Shire region. A great way to attract more tourists!
