New facilities at Elimbah State School will bring benefits to students for years to come, Senator for Queensland Mark Furner said today.
Senator Furner officially opened the new $3,200,000 multipurpose hall and library today which was built thanks to the Australian Government’s historic Building the Education Revolution (BER).
“The BER is a $16.2 billion investment in the nation’s future and is delivering modern facilities to more than 9,500 schools in metro and regional communities across the country,” Senator Furner said.
“It is the single biggest investment in Australian schools in our history.
“Projects like …

13/02/2012  Traffic Crash – No Injury
Police attended a two vehicle traffic crash at the intersection of Archer Street and Kropp Road, Woodford.  The driver of the vehicle turning right from Kropp Road has failed to give-way to an oncoming motorcycle.
14/02/2012  Arson – motor vehicle
Police were alerted to a vehicle on fire by Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service in the Beerburrum State Forrest.  Police attend and found that the late model Ford Falcon Utility was recent set alight and complete consumed by the fire.  The registration plates attached were stolen from …

The name ‘Daniel Morecombe’ is synonymous with tragedy. But Bruce and Denise Morecombe, Daniel’s parents, are to be greatly admired for the lessons they are teaching other children about stranger danger and safety.
Last week, the students at St Paul’s Lutheran learned these valuable lessons directly from the Morecombe’s. Their message was very simple. “It can happen to you!” Their aim was to provide the students with skills to keep them safe.
These lessons were made easier to remember with actions. Everyone on their feet, making a ‘Stop!’ sign with their hands, …

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On 19th February, it will be the 11th Anniversary of D’Aguilar Mountain Retreat becoming our home. These 11 years have been a wonderful time, and hosting nearly 1000 guests means a successful little business as well. We have looked after people from all over Australia and overseas. Some were one time visitors, but we have had over …

The Woodford Cub Scouts gratefully accepted a $1,000 donation from Mrs Jenny Bechly of Special Events towards their trip to Cuboree 2012. Woodford is very proud to have 13 Cubs and 2 leaders attending the 5 day camp which is being held at Seonee Park in Rockhampton in June 2012. Cuboree is a camp for all Queensland Cub Scouts aged 9 to 11, it is held every 2 years and the theme this year is ‘The Magical Mystery Tour’. The Camp provides the opportunity for Cub Scouts to have social …

Wamuran and District Mens Shed is having a Shed Day on  Tuesday14 Feburaury.
Gent’s Shed Day on Tuesday at Keith’s Shed – 185 Campbell’s Pocket Road Wamuran.
Start at 9.00am – finish about 2.00pm. Smoko supplied – bring your own lunch if required. Covered footwear must be worn, otherwise casual as you like.
Have a yarn or some quiet time. Read the paper, check out the projects and books on the computer or play with the vintage bikes. Just come along and get involved.
See you there.

Between 31/01/2012 15:00 and 01/02/2012 07:00 Enter with intent, other premises, with breaking (Bellthorpe Community Hall).
Between the nominated times, unknown offender/s have entered a shed at the rear of the property. Once inside the shed, unknown offender/s have removed 1 x Stihl brush cutter. Unknown offender/s have then exited the shed by point of entry and decamped with the property item in an unknown direction by unknown means.  Anyone with information please contact the Woodford Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
02/02/2012   Weapons Act 1990 Unlawful Possession
Police attended an …

The Year Six leaders at St Paul’s Lutheran Primary School have a lot of responsibility on their shoulders this year, but it’s nothing that they can’t handle. They started this week with their Induction Ceremony, where Federal member for Longman, Wyatt Roy MP, presented the school leaders with congratulatory certificates. They also received badges relative to their position.
On Wednesday, all Year Six students spent a Leadership Day at Ewen Maddock Dam, strengthening their teamwork skills as they competed in activities such as a surfboard challenge, Rockclimbing, Raft building, and the …