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‘Going to lock you up’: cop warning for regional youth

Young offenders stealing cars or holding the elderly at knifepoint are being put on notice with dedicated police officers posted in hotspots to tackle...

Cheap medicine scheme ‘not for sale’ despite US threats

The prime minister has vowed to defend Australia's cheaper medicines program, revealing a plan to slash prices further in the face of threats from...

MPs pleased with Beef Road funds

MPs Glen Kelly and Sean Dillon couldn’t be happier that the Federal Government has released $38 million to start early works on the Central...

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Sport

Russell’s Wolves progress in Cup

Warrington Wolves bounced back from consecutive defeats in the English Super League with a determined 30-16 victory over Widnes Vikings in the fourth round...

Capras fight back to earn draw

Longreach's Ben Farr stamped his authority on the Hostplus Cup, playing a major role in the Wynnum Manly Seagulls' season-opening 36-24 win over the...

Jockey club set for races

The Longreach Jockey Club will host their first meeting of the season this Saturday, 22 March, with a five-race card scheduled for the occasion. The...

Mann re-signs with the Bulldogs

Winton Devils junior Kurt Mann has re-signed with the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs for an extra 12 months, ensuring he remains at the NRL’s ‘family club’...

Rugby league season kicks off

The 2025 Wellshot Central West Rugby League season kicks off this Saturday, 22 March, with two highly anticipated matchups set to ignite excitement across...

Williams in the winner’s circle

The Ilfracombe Golf Club welcomed eight members to its course on Saturday for the weekly competition, with an 11am tee-off marking the start of...

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Rural

Ag ed: Beyond buzzwords

As we wrap up the AgForce School to Industry Partnership Program (SIPP) Food, Fibre and Agricultural Educators Conference, it’s a great time to reflect...

Repairing nature hard bit

Our current Federal Government came to power partly on a platform of Nature Repair. Putting aside the implied nature of the title, the idea...

Strong global interest for macadamia farms located in Bundaberg region

Two established macadamia orchards situated on 1,512ha in the world-renowned Bundaberg growing region have hit the market and are attracting strong global interest. The two...

Using your vote to Back the Bush at the state election

It’s been a challenging time for voters in the leadup to the state election - particularly those wanting to make their vote count for...

Support Queensland’s Food & Fibre Producers This Election

It’s sometimes easy to forget that behind every meal you enjoy - three times a day and 365 days a year - there are...

Support for family farms with latest round of RED Grants

Twenty Queensland agribusinesses have benefitted from the latest round of the State Government’s popular Rural Economic Development (RED) Grants, with Expressions of Interest for...

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Seeing double on Multiple Birth Awareness Week

It was doubly twice as nice at Rockhampton Hospital this week as midwife Cassie Turner and obstetrician Dr Sujata Pradhan met two sets of...

Does your initiative need some fertiliser?

Elders has opened applications for grants of up to $20k for grassroots initiatives that will promote sustainable, focused, and long-term change in rural and...

Books celebrate 150 years of Winton

The Winton 150 Years celebrations will feature several books especially printed to help remember and commemorate. Western Queensland photographer and author of note, John Elliott,...

A showcase of the outback’s luxury

Longreach welcomed a high-profile delegation of luxury business owners and travel agents on Sunday, 16 March, showcasing the region’s unique attractions and hospitality. The delegation,...

On This Day: National Macaron Day!

The perfect combination of crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside, with deliciously decadent fillings to match. Before getting started celebrating this day,...

Busy times in region

It has been a busy few weeks for the Blackall-Tambo Regional Council with a few major projects all coming to fruition at the same...

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