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If Meta was a miner we’d shut them down

I’m often asked why Meta (owners of Facebook) should be forced to pay compensation to news publishers. It’s a fair question. On the surface, Facebook can...

CSO proposal to secure face-to-face banking in the regions

An alliance of regional banks, including Queensland Country Bank and The Capricornian, as well as community organisations have provided Treasury with a detailed plan...

Tough legislation strengthens the war on vapes

A nation-leading crackdown to stub out the sale of illegal vapes will mean landlords who lease shopfronts to illegal tobacconists and vape vendors face...

Regional property prices raise the bar

Demand for housing continues to outpace supply

Tech giants get rules on banning kids from social media

The light at the end of the line

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Sport

Mann’s Dogs bow out

A straight-sets exit from this year’s finals series was the fate for Kurt Mann and his Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs on Sunday, as a season defined...

Ken shoots high at two-day carnival

The Goondiwindi Gun Club hosted its annual two-day carnival over the weekend, drawing in a strong field of 51 competitors, including Barcaldine's own Ken...

Ilfracombe Open a success

The Ilfracombe Golf Club hosted its annual Open Championship last Sunday, bringing golfers from across the Central West together for a day of competition...

Bulldogs brace for Panthers test

Winton rugby league export Kurt Mann's Canterbury-Bankstown will put their NRL season on the line this Sunday when they host the Penrith Panthers, knowing...

Winton gears up for Cup

Racing fans in the Central West are in for a big weekend, with the North Gregory Turf Club hosting its September Cup meeting in...

Wynnum ready for Devils derby

The Wynnum Manly Seagulls have taken a huge step toward the Hostplus Cup grand final, securing a 34-12 victory over the Ipswich Jets in...

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Rural

Ag In Brief

Combing through genetics delivers tools to keep bees busy Australian researchers are delving into the secret life of bees in a quest to breed more...

Ag In Brief

Strong growth in livestock Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) has released the results of its 2024–25 National Saleyard Survey, revealing a significant increase in livestock...

Apply now for the 2026 Rural Women’s Award

The Queensland Government is calling on all rural women to throw their hats in the ring for the 2026 AgriFutures Australia Rural Women’s Award,...

Central Queensland needs a Hub before the next wet season hits

After all of the natural disasters we have endured in central and northern Queensland this year, it’s time we really set in stone firmer...

Ag In Brief

2026 Rabobank Australian graduate program Applications for Rabobank’s 2026 graduate program are now open, providing university graduates interested in agriculture and agribusiness the chance to...

Ag In Brief

Queensland rural confidence softens Queensland rural confidence has dipped slightly in the most recent quarter, with the state’s primary producers reporting concern about the cost...

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Outback spirit on show

Winton will burst into colour, music and unmistakable Outback spirit this September as the iconic Winton Outback Festival marks its 28th anniversary. Held from Tuesday,...

Pub campground open for business

The countdown to Winton's annual Outback Festival is on, and publicans Kev and Jo Fawcett are ready, having reopened the campground at the iconic...

Future of Ag in focus

Agriculture’s next generation will be front and centre when GroWQ hosts the Future Grass Growers Forum in Longreach on Friday, 3 October. The one-day event...

Qantas Founders Museum awarded for art installation

Qantas Founders Museum has been recognised as winner in the Projects and Organisations Award for its outstanding achievements in presenting Yayoi Kusama’s major contemporary...

Dunny Derby to steal the show

If there’s one event that captures the spirit of Winton’s Outback Festival, it’s the quirky, chaotic, and wildly entertaining Quilton Australian Outback Dunny Derby. Each...

Archives: What was in the news 73 years ago

ON THIS DAY 19 September 1952 The Longreach Diggers have moved to establish a gun club, to be conducted under the auspices of the Longreach Sub-Branch...

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