Tag: Isisford 4731
Isisford optimistic despite missing food supply
The Longreach Mayor says the Isisford community is coping well despite missing out on receiving food supplies.[MORE]
Anxious wait as Coonamble floodwaters peak
Coonamble locals anxiously wait for flood waters to peak this morning amid fears the town's levee will be breached.[MORE]
Residents urged to follow evacuation orders
The New South Wales Emergency Services Minister is urging residents at Coonamble in the state's north-west who are refusing to evacuate their homes to heed major flood warnings.[MORE]
1,200 evacuate as flood warning upgraded
The Coonamble Mayor is urging residents to remain calm as hundreds of people evacuate their homes in preparation for major flooding. [MORE]
Evacuation ordered as waters rise
Residents in central western NSW have been told to pack their bags as rain continues to cause flooding.[MORE]
Once-in-a-decade floodpeak nears towns
Residents of 100 properties at Coonamble in central-western NSW are preparing to evacuate due to flash flooding.[MORE]
Scientists dig up new fossilised fish species
Scientists digging for ancient bones in Queensland's central west say they have found new fossil fish species.[MORE]
Wool show organisers confident of industry's future
Organisers of the annual Sheep and Wool Show at Isisford in central Queensland say there is still plenty of confidence in the region's wool industry, despite its decline in recent years. [MORE]
Easter brings western Qld rain
Graziers in parts of western Queensland have reported good falls of rain over the Easter break. [MORE]
Races celebrate would-be centenary for Isisford Shire
A race meeting in central western Queensland takes place tomorrow, marking the centenary of a shire which was abolished earlier this year in council amalgamations.[MORE]
Tourism group wants focus on visitor duration
The Longreach Regional Tourism Association says it is important to encourage visitors to stay longer in the region, because then they will spend more money. [MORE]
Heritage recognition for outback shearing shed
An outback Queensland shearing shed has been granted heritage listing.[MORE]
Mixed emotions as Isisford celebrates centenary
The tiny town of Isisford more than tripled in population over the weekend for its centenary celebrations. [MORE]
Centenary to close chapter on Isisford Shire
An outback Queensland shire council is celebrating its centenary this weekend just weeks before it will cease to exist.[MORE]
Qld Govt offers storm aid to west shires
The Queensland Government is offering disaster assistance for nine shires in the west of the state following severe storms late last year. [MORE]
Isisford Mayor fears council mergers to cost more
The Mayor of Isisford, in central western Queensland, says he is worried local councils and their ratepayers will be stung for the huge cost of amalgamations.[MORE]
Isisford Mayor fears merger may mean lost services
The Mayor of Isisford says his community is still concerned that services will be lost when the Isisford council amalgamates with Longreach and Ilfracombe next year.[MORE]
Isisford, Tambo councils back electoral divisions
Isisford and Tambo shire councils in central western Queensland have voted in favour of electoral divisions within their new regional councils.[MORE]
Mayors want electoral division legislation changes
The mayors of Longreach, Ilfracombe and Isisford in western Queensland are demanding state legislation on electoral divisions within merging councils be changed.[MORE]
Mayor criticises 'ludicrous' council divisions
The western Queensland mayors of Longreach, Ilfracombe and Isisford say electoral divisions within their new regional council are ludicrous.[MORE]
Flynn candidate says councils want merger referendum
The Nationals' candidate for Flynn says local governments across the electorate want the plebiscite on council mergers being offered by the Federal Government.[MORE]
Outback women head south to protest against council merger plans
Two bus loads of women from western Queensland will arrive in Brisbane today where they will protest against council amalgamations.[MORE]
Outback women plan council mergers protest
Bus loads of women from western Queensland plan to leave for Brisbane tomorrow evening where they will protest over council amalgamations.[MORE]
Interpretation centre manager looks forward to challenge
The new manager at Isisford's major tourist complex says it has been a big "tree change" for his family, but they are looking forward to the challenge.[MORE]
Return to more normal rainfall predicted
The Department of Primary Industries (DPI) says it is too early to say when the El Nino weather pattern will end and whether the drought will break this year.[MORE]
