Innovation in the West
More than 250 producers gathered in Longreach last week for GroWQ’s annual Innovation Expo – the region’s flagship event for agricultural advancement and rural...
Fleming enjoys successful Longreach return
A crisp winter afternoon couldn’t keep the crowds away last Saturday, as racegoers flocked to Longreach Racecourse for a well-supported meeting that combined quality...
Work starts on Blackall Cultural Precinct
Work began on Stage 1 of the Blackall Cultural Precinct project on Monday, 14 July.
A precinct is a collaboration between Blackall-Tambo Regional Council...
All the trackside fun at Corfield Cup meeting
A terrific crowd was trackside last weekend for the 2025 Corfield Cup meeting.
The Corfield Amateur Race Club refers to its annual race meeting as...
On This Day: Cycle to Work Day!
Bicycle riding is one of the best ways to get exercise into your daily routine.
But have you ever thought about taking your bicycle...
Mexican beef imports spark safety concerns
In 2019, Mexico signed an agreement with Guatemala to allow the importation of live cattle.
The agreement was in response to the burgeoning "grey" trade...
Brighter than ever – Blackall’s festival set to shine
The Better in Blackall festival 2025 is around the corner, where the township will be transformed into a sea of colour and four jam-packed...
Community feedback supports funding of new initiatives
Feedback from the community has helped inform the selection of several new initiatives that will support ongoing Central West Hospital and Health Service activities....
Driving home one day…
Driving home one day, I realised there’s no such thing as a typical day out here.
Every day is different, including every drive to and...
On This Day: International Scuba Day!
Diving deep underwater to see and experience the plants and animals located there is a fairly recent experience for humans.
In fact, it was only...
Ten new nurse graduates to join Central West Health
Ten new nursing graduates will start work with Central West Hospital and Health Service from 4 August with a week’s orientation at Longreach. ...
‘Too much to lose’: AgForce defends biosecurity on behalf of Queensland cattle producers
Queensland’s peak representative body for rural producers is backing calls from Cattle Australia for an independent scientific review to reassess the decision to lift...
Innovation in the West
More than 250 producers gathered in Longreach last week for GroWQ’s annual Innovation Expo – the region’s flagship event for agricultural advancement and rural...
