01/03/ – 22/04/2013 09:00 – Stealing
The owners of a property on R Williams Road, Wamuran reported that a 12 x 6 Commercial Cold Room was stolen from there property. Police are seeking assistance from the local community that have any information with regard to the location of the Cold Room Please contact Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 or the Woodford Police.
23/04/2013 19:00 Traffic Crash – No Injury
A 35 year old male of Neurum was involved in a single vehicle traffic crash on Neurum Road, Neurum. The Driver was later interviewed …

Senator for Queensland Mark Furner encouraged local councils and not-for-profit community groups to apply for grants available under a new $40 million National Crime Prevention fund announced today by the Prime Minister and Minister for Home Affairs and Minister for Justice Jason Clare.

The National Crime Prevention Fund will target crime hotspots, and will fund:

Grants to local councils for security infrastructure like closed-circuit television (CCTV) systems and lighting; and

Youth mentoring and outreach programs run by not-for-profit community organisations.

Senator Furner said that this was a great opportunity for local councils …

The local response to the Queensland Plan has resulted in excellent feedback from residents wanting to participate in shaping Queensland’s future.

Member for Glass House, Andrew Powell MP has been overwhelmed by the response to his own call for local people to get involved in the Plan. Community members were invited to share their reasons for wanting to participate and their top priorities for the region.

“We had a great response from people wanting to be one of the three candidates, but also from people in the wider community who are just …

There were two Anzac day services at Woodford Memorial Park on Anzac Day 2013. One was held at dawn where there was a big turn out despite the time of day.  The other being the march off followed by 10.30am main service.
Many watched the march,which included local schools, sporting clubs, SES, Ambulance services, Fire services and as every year the motorcycle clubs.  All marched, rode or drove proudly down the street remembering our lost and current servicemen who are fighting or have fought for our country.
It was a moving service, …

More than 100 graziers from across the state have thrown their support behind a grazing Best Management Practice (BMP) program at AgForce’s Cattle Policy forum in Charters Towers, calling on all livestock producers to become involved and help shape the future of Queensland’s beef industry.
After gaining the support of the Queensland Government earlier this year, Grazing BMP is now receiving strong support from graziers who say it’s the ‘best way to move the industry forward’.
AgForce BMP project manager, Sue Dillon, said the program provided industry with a means to highlight …

Member for Glass House, Andrew Powell MP has welcomed the allocation of $166,778.94 for nine local community groups from State Government funding.

Millions of dollars have been provided across Queensland through the Gambling Community Benefit Fund.

Mr Powell said organisations within the Glass House electorate to receive funding in this round were:

Conondale Swimming Pool Committee Inc, $6,116.00 to develop program and purchase equipment
Bellthorpe Rural Fire Brigade, $17,932.18 to install solar system
Eudlo Horse and Pony Club Inc, $19,624.00 to upgrade fence
Glasshouse Country Community Group Inc, $7,224.00 to install solar system
Maleny Amateur Drama Group …

01/04/2013 13:40 Drugs Misuse Act
Police intercepted a vehicle for speeding on Neurum Road, Woodford. Police subsequently detained and searched the vehicle at which time police located chemical glassware used in the manufacture of dangerous drugs. The 29 Male driver of Woody Point will appear in the Caboolture Magistrates Court on 22 April 2013.
01/04/2013 16:30 Traffic Crash – With Injury
Police attended a two vehicle traffic crash at the intersection of Kilcoy Beerwah Road and Cruice Drive Woodford. A 29 year old female passenger of a Honda HRV reported minor back injuries …

Celebrity chef Dominique Rizzo has joined the country’s biggest tea party as national ambassador – helping Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea celebrate 20 years this May!
The standout chef has joined the likes of Poh Ling Yeow, Alana Lowes and Matt Moran as a 2013 ambassador, committed to making every cup count in the fight against cancer.
One of Australia’s most popular fundraising events, attracting over a million people every year and raising $110 million in the last two decades, Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea turns 20 this May 23.
Dominique Rizzo said it was; …