Archives: What was in the news 73 years ago
On this day 13 March 1953
More than six decades of local history have come to an end in Winton, with the town’s original Court...
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Social Tennis
Grab your racquet (or borrow one) and join the Longreach Tennis Club for a hit every Tuesday. Come down for some...
On This Day: World Sleep Day!
Sleep may seem like such a normal aspect of life that it might seem silly to even talk about it! It can be one...
Meals making a difference
Blackall-Tambo Regional Council's Community Food Program continues to grow, with new figures released highlighting the impact the initiative has had since its launch late...
On This Day: National Plant a Flower Day!
Few things on the planet are more beautiful or fascinating than flowers – and with over 400,000 flowering plant species in the world, there’s...
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
New Nationals leader Matt Canavan has outlined a nationalistic agenda for his regional party and signalled how he intends to fight off a surging...
Bill cuts council red tape
The State Government says the passing of the Local Government (Empowering Councils) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill in Parliament will allow rural and regional...
Aussies face cost of living pain
Australians are facing more cost-of-living pain as farmers struggle to cope with war-induced fuel supply and price struggles.
Shipping has been disrupted through the Strait...
On This Day: National Dream Day!
The modern world is a place where dreams really can come true!
Whether the dream is to become a person who travels all over the...
CQ filly’s marvellous Group 1 triumph
Star Central Queensland filly Sheza Alibi is the talk of the Australian horse racing scene after her emphatic first Group 1 victory at Randwick...
