Exploring the origins of Australian history
PEOPLE from around Australia travelled to Winton this month to take part in the Outback Writers Festival.
The festival takes off in Winton yearly...
Rate changes in Boulia budget
THIS month the Boulia Shire Council released its 2021-2022 budget and Mayor Rick Britton said its focus was all about the future, and in...
New road paved to dinosaur feet
Roads to a historic attraction south of Winton is currently being paved.
Lark Quarry is the site of what is considered the only...
Hollywood in the Outback
THE Outback Film Festival returned to Winton this month, for a star-studded lineup of Australian film buffs and professionals.
The festival kicked off last...
Dinosaur trail on kid’s bucket list
ONE of the many points of pride in the West, the Dinosaur Trail that links Winton to Hughenden and Richmond, has been given prestigious...
Birdcage Hotel renovations to improve comfort
A POPULAR Longreach venue has gained permission from the local council to construct improvements to the existing infrastructure.
Birdcage Hotel Owner Gavin Ballard...
Club rounds up $3k
A LOCAL rodeo club will benefit from a $3000 donation through a federal funding program.
Member for Maranoa David Littleproud announced this week the...
Longreach to receive road funding
LONGREACH residents have received a major road safety boost with the Australian Government announcing it will invest $57,500 toward three projects under the 2021–22...
Lake Eyre Basin Ranger Update
THE Mount Isa LEB rangers spent the early parts of this month settling & moving into a brand-new office of opportunity.
The rangers...
Blackall-Tambo releases new budget
LAST week, Blackall-Tambo Regional Councillors approved the budget for 2021/2022 at a special meeting held on Wednesday, June 16.
Mayor Andrew Martin said the...
Local bank supports community
THE Commonwealth Bank Longreach branch employees have donated $500 to Longreach Meals on Wheels as part of a nationwide community donation program.
Commonwealth Bank...
Electric Super Highway to connect the West
THE Palaszczuk Government announced last week that it would deliver a $2.75 million commitment to install 18 new vehicle charging stations across the state....
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On May Day with Dave Kerrigan
It's not the first time Barcaldine Labor member and Maranoa candidate Dave Kerrigan has run for a Federal or State election, but his convictions...
