Winton by-election
Around 900 voters in Winton Shire will choose a new councillor in a by-election on Saturday, 20 June, following last month's resignation of Councillor...
NDIS overhaul: $32b in cuts sparks regional concerns
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) overhaul has now been confirmed in the Federal Budget, with the Albanese government announcing an expected $32 billion...
The trouble with Johnson grass
Most people in agriculture will have seen and even cursed Johnson grass plants growing in their crops, creeks or gullies.
The plant was originally...
Red ink in the regions: Littleproud slams budget
This year's federal budget is said to build on the government's current efforts to curb cost-of-living expenses despite geopolitical issues causing prices to increase,...
Online care improving life for aphasia patients
An online therapy program has shown early promise in improving quality of life for people living with the communication disorder aphasia in remote parts...
Creative kids help spread safety message
Creative students could have their work included in a special calendar shining a spotlight on farm safety.
The 2027 Farm Safety Calendar competition launched in...
Roadworks to begin at Oak Street, Barcaldine
The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) advises motorists of road works occurring on the Oak Street and Box Street intersection, Barcaldine.
Works...
Winton Mayor encourages to vote for town
Winton Mayor Cathy White is encouraging the community to vote for their town after Winton was named a finalist in the Tiny Tourism Town...
Food security starts with fuel and fertiliser
It’s federal budget week - a time to look at the figures and see what’s in store for Ag producers like ourselves.
On first...
Dry Weather, rising costs—and why community matters more than ever
The main issues we are grappling with daily in Southern Inland Queensland are on the face of it - very similar to issues agriculturalists...
Tackling the legends
A straight fact which amuses me a bit to begin.
Tuesday was the anniversary of the day in 1893 when the first Head Teacher (they’re...
Alcohol ad rules failing Australians, AMA warns
With alcohol-induced deaths at their highest rates in more than 20 years, the Australian Medical Association has called for tougher regulation of alcohol advertising...
Sandgoannas power past Tigers
The Barcaldine Sandgoannas have sent another premiership warning to the rest of the Central West Rugby League competition, overpowering the Tigers 28-8 in front...
