John ‘Cracker’ McDonald Honoured at Maroons Fan Day
Queensland’s Rugby League community gathered to honour the state’s first State of Origin coach, John ‘Cracker’ McDonald, during the Maroons Fan Day in Toowoomba. More than 5,000 fans joined the Queensland Rugby League (QRL) Maroons team, officials, and the McDonald family for a minute of silence and a heartfelt tribute
John ‘Cracker’ McDonald funeral
Story in The Chronicle Hundreds of people turned out under the bright sunny stars to farewell John ’Cracker’ McDonald AM whose funeral service was held on Mr McDonald’s beloved Athletic Oval (Toowoomba Sports Ground). The service celebrated the very full life of Mr McDonald from his young years in Toowoomba
Roadworks At Fairway Drive to Improve Safety
A notorious intersection on the Warrego Highway will see significant safety improvements when road works start this month. The Fairway Drive intersection at Hatton Vale will see a longer acceleration lane for merging traffic and an added deceleration lane. Member for Lockyer Jim McDonald said the work solves two of
Local Community Groups Share in Most Recent Community Grants
Member for Lockyer Jim McDonald has passed on his congratulations to the electorate’s latest successful applicants to Round 108 of the Gambling Community Benefit Fund. ‘In round 108, clubs and organisations in Lockyer were successful in receiving a combined total of over $250,000.’ said Mr McDonald. ‘This money will give
LNP Promise Pavement Works for Notorious Somerset Road
Member for Lockyer Jim McDonald has promised a future LNP government will contribute $7 million towards pavement upgrades along Forest Hill-Fernvale Road. ‘As part of the LNP’s $1 billion road infrastructure program, a future LNP government will provide $7 million for pavement upgrades to Forest Hill-Fernvale Road between Lowood and