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The $180m bill to calculate the Inland Rail blow-out

Consultant firms were paid almost $180 million to estimate the bloated Inland Rail budget, while a departing executive got $317,000 soon before half the...

REGIONAL ROUND-UP: Community rallies to honour woodchopping legacy at Bundaberg Show

A powerful show of community spirit has seen more than $10,000 raised to support the Harvey Dingle Memorial Woodchops and Dingle vs Rest Relay...

REGIONAL ROUND-UP: Show stalwart’s award honour

Yeppoon and District Show Society vice-president Ken Landsberg has been honoured for his longstanding contributions to the show community with a Meritorious Award. He receieved...

Tender call for gas projects

Movies under the stars

Governor in town for Show

Archives: What was in the news 73 years ago

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Sport

Desperate Devils host Magpies

A crucial clash awaits in Winton this weekend, with the Devils hosting the Blackall Magpies in a matchup that could prove pivotal to both...

Cup return welcomed

The return of the Drummond Range Cup has been hailed as a special day for rugby league in the Central West. Played at Alpha Showgrounds...

Dogs rally to down Storm

The Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs returned to the winner’s circle in emphatic fashion last Friday night, producing a gritty come-from-behind victory over the Melbourne Storm in...

Brumbies bound for Barcaldine

The Barcaldine Sandgoannas return home this Saturday with another major test awaiting, hosting the fast-rising Alpha Brumbies in a top-of-the-table Central West Rugby League...

Central West teams shine

Central West marked the return of the Drummond Range Cup in style, winning all four series matches at the Alpha Showgrounds on Saturday. Hosted by...

Tributes flow for Shane McGovern

The Central West racing community is mourning the loss of popular jockey and horseman Shane McGovern, who has died aged 68 following a tragic...

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Rural

Ag In Brief

Rural Aid launches Tax Appeal to support farmers under pressure Australian farmers are facing mounting pressure as drought, fires, floods and rising costs continue to...

Ag In Brief

Rural Aid launches Tax Appeal to support farmers under pressure Australian farmers are facing mounting pressure as drought, fires, floods and rising costs continue to...

Ag In Brief

A-EU FTA negotiations must rectify punitive access Australia’s red meat industry has issued its clearest message yet on the pending endgame of the Australia-European Union...

New grant to build skills and strengthen future workforce

AgriFutures Australia has opened applications for its new People and Capability Program, investing up to $200,000 to help our levied and emerging industries address...

Tackling life head-on

You are either in or you’re out with life. There are no half measures. It’s the same with farming, especially when you start down the...

Drums and their end point

Was travelling back through NSW last month and came across this drumMUSTER collection site. It certainly took me back to those years or decades...

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On This Day: National Biscuit Day!

Calling all smart cookies! National Biscuit Day offers the perfect chance to go crackers about one of the world’s most popular snacks. But did...

Bush council reps gather in Longreach

Mayors, councillors, chief executive officers and state ministers gathered in Longreach this week for the Local Government Association of Queensland’s (LGAQ) biennial three-day Bush...

Town set for Darts finals

The first Western Queensland Pub Darts League season will come to a head this Sunday, 31 May, with four teams, two finals and a...

Police step in at crossing

Barcaldine Prep-12 State School had some new crossing supervisors last week, with Barcaldine’s local police officers stepping in to lend a hand. School principal Nicole...

Community Events

WEEKLY Social Tennis Grab your racquet (or borrow one) and join the Longreach Tennis Club for a hit every Tuesday. Come down for some...

Council unveils main street master plan

Barcaldine Regional Council endorsed the Gordon Street Master Plan at its May 2026 council meeting, setting a clear and future-focused vision for Aramac’s main...

Book in for Writers Festival

One of Australia’s most remote writers’ and readers’ festivals is fast approaching. Winton’s Outback Writers Festival will be held at the iconic Waltzing Matilda...

Longreach Show delivers

The Longreach Showgrounds was buzzing across the weekend, with more than 2000 people pouring through the gates for what organisers have described as one...

Alpha Show a success

The 2026 Alpha Show drew strong crowds across two busy days last week, with strong cattle prices, packed horse events and family entertainment headlining...

New staff accommodation for hospital

The State Government says it is growing the health workforce in the Central West, with new on-site accommodation units complete and set to open...

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