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Region on flood watch

Authorities across the central west are closely monitoring river systems this week as a significant flood peak moves down the Thomson River towards Longreach. River...

Winton shines in the dark

Winton has officially been designated as Queensland’s first International Dark-Sky Community by DarkSky International – a major milestone for science, tourism and environmental...

Barcy Ball returns

The Barcaldine Racecourse will come alive this Saturday night as the annual Barcaldine Ball brings together locals and visitors for one of the region’s...

Canavan elected as Nationals leader

Bill cuts council red tape

Aussies face cost of living pain

On This Day: National Dream Day!

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Sport

Wellshot roll through RSL

Wellshot have further stamped themselves as the team to beat in the Longreach Cricket competition, producing a dominant performance with both bat and ball...

Weather can’t stop Prestige Pairs

Well despite the weather another Prestige Pairs was held last weekend with a full complement of teams taking to the green. Bowlers are a hardy...

Golfers fire in Ilfracombe

Golfers returned to the fairways at Ilfracombe Golf Club on Saturday for a Stableford competition as players continue to build form through the early...

Titans claim second straight title in Las Vegas Nines

The Titans of Coal have mined gold for a second consecutive year in Las Vegas. As part of the NRL Vegas Nines Rugby League competition,...

Capras fire in PNG opener

Central Queensland survived being hunted down to collect two points in the opening round of the Hostplus Cup. The Capras travelled to Port Moresby to...

Central Queensland kept scoreless in tough outing against Seagulls

Central Queensland were put to the sword in Round 4 of the Harvey Norman Under-19s. Wynnum Manly hosted the contest last Saturday at BMD Kougari...

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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...

Farmers and families urged to stay safe on quad bikes

The ACCC has launched a quad bike safety awareness campaign in regional Australia warning that older male farmers remain the group most at risk...

REGIONAL: Hot prices at Roma saleyards

Hot prices and packed laneways, it was a sellers’ market here at the Roma Saleyards with a little over 6,100 head of cattle yarded. With...

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More than $55,000 invested into Barcaldine’s community projects

Barcaldine Regional Council says more than $55,000 in funding and in-kind support has been allocated to local organisations through Round 3 of the Council...

Littleproud stepping down as Nationals leader

Nationals leader David Littleproud is stepping down as leader of the Nationals, saying he's had enough. Mr Littleproud announced on Tuesday he would resign...

It’s new visitor season at Winton

With a steady stream of visitors enjoying the sights and sounds of Winton over the warmer months, attractions such as the Waltzing Matilda Centre,...

In Churchill we Trust

The Winston Churchill Trust came to CQLX on Saturday, 28 February, for an information session to mark the opening of the Trust's 2026 Fellowship...

ACCC to monitor fuel retailers ‘opportunism or price gouging’

Anyone paying attention to fuel bowser prices this week may be forgiven for thinking - 'Well, here we go again'. Fuel prices in some Queensland...

Time is right for housing tax reform

Massive tax breaks for property investors are cooking our housing system. Negative gearing and the capital gains tax discount let cashed-up investors outbid everyday...

Be wary of the warmongers

Before the US, ourselves and other nations invaded Iraq in 2003, there were extensive explanations provided for why war was necessary. The main case...

News in Brief

Digital water meter rollout Longreach Regional Council is continuing the rollout of digital water meters, with stage two rolling out until April. The upgrade replaces existing...

Archives: What was in the news 73 years ago

On this day 6 March 1953: An early morning intruder entered four rooms at the Imperial Hotel today, making off with money from occupants before...

Capricornia’s monsoon burst

The monsoon still hangs on in the north, with massive rainfalls of 300–400mm Friday morning for the Daintree. The fresh South East Trade Winds...

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