Hive of activity at Briggs Park

Hive of activity at Briggs Park

Byford’s Briggs Park was a hive of activity last Saturday as youth flocked to a free drop-in session.  The session was part of the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale’s aim to bring more activities and events for the ever-growing youth population within the shire. ...
Top cop moving on

Top cop moving on

Good people love him, bad people fear him but sadly its time for Darryl Brandis to hit the road and start a new job in the big smoke.  The Mundijong Police Senior Sergeant, more affectionately known as Brando, will be starting his new role as officer in charge of the...
Fight continues for speed limit change

Fight continues for speed limit change

More than 70 concerned community members met last week to discuss the issues they face every day on Masters Road in Darling Downs.  The meeting, which was held in Oakford last Wednesday night, was called by the Darling Downs Residents Association in a bid to bring to...
Getting back to nature

Getting back to nature

Children at a Byford primary school rolled up their sleeves and got to work last week, installing a new garden feature that will be enjoyed by many for years to come.  Woodland Grove Primary teamed up with Bunnings Warehouse to install a garden and a frog pond in a...
Tree goes blue for awareness

Tree goes blue for awareness

A dead white gum tree has been given a new lease on life thanks to the efforts of more than 150 volunteers and numerous tins of blue paint. The 14-metre high tree at Jarrahdale Equestrian Centre was painted a vibrant blue on Sunday and Monday in a bid to shine some...