Unfinished business drives Comanche
On board a "beast", co-skipper James Mayo has declared the Master Lock Comanche crew are out to settle unfinished business in the Sydney to...
Caravan and trucking industries urge road safety as families prepare for summer holidays
These school holidays, Queenslanders are being reminded to prioritise safety and share the road responsibly during the summer's busiest travel period.
The Caravan Trade...
Making road safety fun on the school holidays
With Christmas holidays already here, there's never been a better time for children to learn about road safety.
Journi is a new free online education...
Roxy adds more notches in her belt of success
Congratulations Roxanne Weston of RLR Photography who last week announced her exciting acknowledgements in the Australian Photographer of the Year awards.
Roxy received confirmation on...
Local icons make it on to new Monopoly board
Big Things Australia Monopoly officially landed recently, and a number of iconic structures around the region have been featured on the board.
The Blackall’s big...
Christmas Day community lunch welcomes Blackall
Christmas can be a joyful time, but we also know it’s not always easy for everyone.
That’s why it’s so important to have opportunities...
Operating hours Christmas/New Year
Barcaldine Residents are advised Barcaldine Administration Office will be operating as follows during the Christmas and New Year period:
• Monday 22...
From the Paddock to Parliament – even at Christmas
While to some it may seem like not much is happening at this time of year on the AgForce advocacy front, believe me when...
Road safety high on agenda for Gregory in 2026
As 2025 draws to a close, I reflect on the year that was – the great moments and the reasons for celebrations, along with...
Littleproud talks gun laws
On ABC National Radio this week, Nationals leader David Littleproud spoke with Melissa Clarke on Australia's gun laws in the aftermath of the Bondi...
Our favourite 2025 covers
It's been a big year for news in 2024, with The Leader spotlighting some incredible stories and images on our front pages.
Check out some...
Six Central West doctors leap final fellowship hurdle
Six Central West Hospital and Health Service doctors are on the home stretch to become specialist rural generalists.
Central West Health executive...

















