Matthew Newton's Activity

December 2020

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An eco retreat in the heart of the Main Range National Park is turning to the future of energy to power its facilities.

Main Range eco retreat set to build renewable hydrogen plant

2nd Dec 2020 8:50 AM

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An application has come before Toowoomba Regional Council to refurbish and extend an East Toowoomba character home.

Proposal to refurbish and extend East Toowoomba character home

2nd Dec 2020 12:00 AM

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A local fire ban was first declared late last week. Now QFES has extended it in a bid to reduce fire risk across the region.

QFES extends local fire ban for South East region residents

1st Dec 2020 2:36 PM

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Off the back of the final approvals from the Federal Government, the Queensland LNP are calling for the State Government to approve this controversial project.

LNP says Queensland should follow Federal Government’s lead and approve mine

2nd Dec 2020 12:00 AM

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Are you looking for your next family home? Want something a little different? Here are three homes from around Toowoomba you should check out.

GALLERY: Amazing Toowoomba homes that have just hit the market

1st Dec 2020 8:22 AM

November 2020

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Lifeline CEO Derek Tuffield wants more people to seek out help for their mental health as he shares the story of the loss of his brother to suicide.

‘Reach out more’: Lifeline CEO’s message as pain from loss remains

1st Dec 2020 12:00 AM

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The Federal Government has issued one of the last major approvals it has to make on the New Acland Coal Mine stage three expansion. The news comes just hours ahead of the Groom by-election.

Federal Government issues major New Acland approval on eve of by-election

27th Nov 2020 5:24 PM

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It’s a family-owned and operated nursery business with more than 25 years experience. Now they’ve been given the green light to expand.

Cabarlah nursery approved for expansion by council

30th Nov 2020 12:00 AM

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Over the years, John Orford dedicated his life to his three loves – the Orford family business, community service, and his wife, Glenda.

Toowoomba to farewell esteemed businessman and community pillar

28th Nov 2020 12:00 AM

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With heatwave conditions expected across the south-east region this weekend, local fire authorities have announced a fire ban.

Conditions lead to south-east local fire ban from midnight tonight

27th Nov 2020 8:14 AM

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Matthew is a journalist with The Chronicle. He joined the team in September 2017, after spending two years as the editor of the Chinchilla News and Murilla Advertiser. He started his career as a cadet at the Whitsunday Coast Guardian in Proserpine in 2014.