Archives: What was in the news 73 years ago
On this day 27 February 1953
Stibbards Cup fixture between Longreach and Barcaldine at the Longreach ground took a dramatic turn when an umpire was...
Innovation in the yards
Beef producers will have the chance to see in vitro fertilisation technology up close next month, with an open day in the Brisbane Valley...
Longreach connects at community expo
Longreach’s community spirit was on show last week as Longreach Regional Council hosted its second Community Expo, bringing together local clubs, groups and sporting...
Rain begins to ease, but flooding continues around region
A slow-moving tropical low has brought rich tropical moisture across the western region this week with persistent thunderstorm activity, flooded waterways and plenty of...
Locals link up
Blackall’s community spirit was on full display on Friday, 20 February, as a simple idea shared over lunch between three friends grew into a...
News in Brief
New citizen welcomed
Blackall-Tambo Regional Council held a citizenship ceremony at council's monthly meeting to Wednesday, 19 February to welcome Blackall's newest citizen, Jamie Waterman.
Mayor...
Rabobank welcomes new CEO
Caroline Oosterbaan has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of Rabobank Australia and Regional Manager Australia and New Zealand.
Ms Oosterbaan will succeed...
Tourism push for the west
Longreach is set to take centre stage in a major new tourism push designed to drive visitors back to Western Queensland following last year’s...
Farmers in limbo under Labor’s ‘confusing’ environmental reforms
Leader of The Nationals David Littleproud said Labor’s environmental reforms have created a confusing and costly mess, with farmers unable to get the information...
Regional girls to reimagine agriculture through GrowHer
Becoming a leader in agricultural technology isn’t just a possibility for regional girls in Queensland, it’s a path they can start growing right now...
US tariffs start this week on imports
President Donald Trump has flagged raising temporary tariffs on almost all US imports from 10 per cent to 15 per cent, but Australian beef...
Mandatory health star ratings a welcome step
The Australian Medical Association welcomes the decision by food regulation ministers to move towards mandatory health star ratings on packaged foods, a long overdue...
Archives: What was in the news 73 years ago
On this day 27 February 1953
Stibbards Cup fixture between Longreach and Barcaldine at the Longreach ground took a dramatic turn when an umpire was...
