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Vandalism, thefts at Tambo Blackall-Tambo Regional Council advises that there has been vandalism to public toilets and theft of hose fittings recently in Tambo. Council asks...

A drain warning

Here’s a cautionary tale every parent should hear. A word of warning about children playing near drains and causeways. On Monday, 3 March, Kane...

Dinosaur centre’s $800 for Jessamine Place

Australian Age of Dinosaurs staff made a presentation to the Jessamine Place Committee of over $800 last week - the result of collecting cans...

$50 million committed to flood-affected areas

Highlighting the sheep industry

Banksia Award recognises Oliver’s dedication

Representing our region

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Sport

Dogs’ hold on against Dragons

Winton-born rugby league utility Kurt Mann was pivotal in his side’s 20-28 win over the Dragons in the opening round of the competition last...

Prestige Pairs a super success

Another big week of bowls, with competition games highlighted by the Prestige Pairs event played on Saturday. But first, we had a men’s singles championship...

Wellshot secure win against RSL

The Wellshot secured a crucial victory over RSL last Friday, 7 March, at the Longreach Showgrounds, winning by 21 runs in a hard-fought contest. After...

Racing returns to Barcy

Barcaldine Racing Club hosted its first meeting of the 2025 season last Saturday, 8 March, with the five-race card keeping like-minded racegoers entertained throughout...

Capras eye Round 2 clash

Central Queensland had their opening season plans blown away by Tropical Cyclone Alfred. The Capras were scheduled to make the trip to the Gold Coast...

Knock won’t stop Mann

Winton-born rugby league utility Kurt Mann played a pivotal role in his side’s 28-20 NRL victory over the Dragons in the opening round 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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Strong numbers at Industry Roundtable

Last month’s GroWQ Industry Roundtable brought together industry leaders, service providers, and local producers for a dynamic day of knowledge-sharing and networking in Western...

Batter up and enjoy some pancakes

Did you batter up (or butter up) and have a flippin’ good time on Pancake Day? The history of Pancake Day in Longreach is...

Council keeping residents healthy

Blackall-Tambo Regional Council has honoured its commitment to keeping its residents’ healthy and living well in many ways. The re-appointment of a sport...

Centre serves many needs

Some locals are starting to call the newest council building on the block the Rec building, as it has been built both as a...

Counting down to Winton 150

With less than a month to go until the Winton 150 celebrations, Winton is already abuzz. "100 have already booked for the ball and we...

Call to the pen for Outback writers

Writers from across Australia are invited to enter two significant competitions centred in Winton as part of the 10th annual Outback Writers Festival to...

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