Duaringa’’s two crashes in one week
FIVE people are lucky to be alive after two separate vehicle accidents earlier this month in the same spot.
A 52-year-old man was transported...
Calling all shearers
Some stations have started shearing, and before the end of July, the season will be in full swing.
Longreach shearer Jovan Taiki noted the...
Duaringa’’s one-of-a-kind wonder
By Paul Albert and Michael R. Williams
CENTRAL Highlands residents can proudly boast a unique attraction with the official opening of the Woorabinda Arts and...
WHY I LIVE IN CENTRAL QUEENSLAND – A tell-all with local cinema operator
A CENTRAL Highlands resident has been living and working in the area for almost two decades, with the community being the centre of his...
New home for Longreach Airport team
THE Longreach Airport team has a new home in the terminal building after relocating from the three-bedroom Queenslander it occupied for nearly 10 years....
Post COVID-19 ag sector booming
THE AGRICULTURAL sector is projected to have a record-breaking year, spelling out potential good fortune for the highlands area.
Figures released by the Australian...
Strong as a bull: annual sales back in full swing
THE LOCAL cattle industry is poised for a boost with the Annual Highlands Droughtmaster Bull Sale kicking off in Clermont last week
Sales Coordinator...
Well done Wellshot
Wellshot Hotel owner Tracey Hatch was humbly surprised when the award was announced.
“It’’s a full on national one and it’’s amazing,” she...
WHY I LIVE IN CENTRAL QUEENSLAND – No pressing ’’paws’’ for animal rescuer
A LOCAL animal rescue worker has lived in Emerald for nearly four decades and has made a paw-shaped print in the town’s memory.
Leanne...
Full STEAM ahead for Science Centre
THERE were celebrations at the Outback Exploratorium last Thursday as the facility celebrated its inaugural birthday party event.
The event was the first in...
Much-needed upgrades for local organisation
THE EMERALD Queensland Country Women’s Association (QCWA) branch made major renovations to their building in 2020.
These renovations included the kitchen, which...
A humble nod to Wintons newest councillor
Cr Frank Standfast has officially joined the team after he won over 47 per cent of the vote in the recent by-election.
The February...
Five per cent rate rise for Barcy
Ratepayers in the Barcaldine Region are looking at a five per cent increase in general rates and utility charges this financial year, following the...
