Local Updates: Local developments include new roles in farming support, upcoming laws against coercive control, safety warnings about drone use during fires, and progress on new health facilities, alongside an upcoming country music festival promising economic boosts.
In local news, the Food Farmers Commissioner, Charles Burke, will foster better ties between farmers and supermarkets following a pricing inquiry. Police are preparing to criminalize abusive coercive control toward vulnerable groups starting next May. A drone incident hindered firefighting efforts in a bushfire, leading to warnings from officials. Meanwhile, Darling Downs Health is progressing on a new hospital construction, with tours planned to assess work. Lastly, the Texas Country Music Festival is set to bring economic benefits to the Southwest as Queensland Country Tourism encourages participation and enjoyment in the festivities.
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