On This Day: International Bat Appreciation Day!
Bats have a terrible reputation among people because they’re often seen as frightening bloodsuckers that spread disease. However, scientists say this is largely a...
New firefighting vehicle for Yaraka
The State Government has strengthened Yaraka’s firefighting capabilities with the delivery of a new Ford Ranger Light Attack vehicle for the local Rural Fire...
Winton Lapidary Club is rock solid
Those interested in cutting and polishing rocks joined members of the Winton Lapidary Club recently to share knowledge, learn new skills and to cut...
Fun for 60s and Better at Winton
I was absolutely amazed at the many sessions held under the auspices of Winton’s 60s and Better Club.
I had gone to their clubroom to...
Tell me more about Fred Huxley
Last week, I mentioned that Monday had been the anniversary of the death of Frederick George Huxley, the pilot who replaced Paul McGinness at...
Councils want infrastructure funding to remain
Longreach Mayor Tony Rayner says Queensland councils are staring into a financial black hole unless the Federal Government continues to invest in critical community...
Health service wants your feedback
Central West residents are being urged to have their say on how best they think the Central West Hospital and Health Service can communicate...
Outback Film Festival marks 13 years of bringing Australian cinema to Winton
As winter approaches, Vision Splendid Outback Film Festival is preparing to once again transform Winton into a national gathering place for Australian cinema.
Now entering...
Busy few weeks in Longreach
Well done to the organisers of the Matt Scott Cup last weekend.
The event once again highlighted the important role sport plays in bringing people...
Wellshot Hotel up for awards
Ilfracombe's Wellshot Hotel will compete against venues from Brisbane and across the state in the Queensland Hotels Association's 2026 Awards for Excellence.
The industry-leading annual...
Super-K flu threat grows amid falling vaccination rates
Doctors are warning Aussies to brace for a deadly flu season, with the “Super K” strain spreading early and vaccination rates continuing to fall.
Only...
Forster’s rapid rise in US
Australian country sensation, two-time Golden Guitar winner and Winton local Wade Forster has released his new single ‘Strange’, alongside an official music video with...
On This Day: International Bat Appreciation Day!
Bats have a terrible reputation among people because they’re often seen as frightening bloodsuckers that spread disease. However, scientists say this is largely a...
