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App to help Aussies prepare homes for bushfires

A world-first app has been launched to help Australians be better prepared for further bushfire disasters. The free app lets […]

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Tigers hold on in Winton

Longreach/Ilfracombe Tigers continued their strong start to the Central West Rugby League season, holding off a spirited Winton Diamantina Devils outfit 22–16 in a...
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Countdown on until Census night

The 2026 Census is less than 100 days away, with Census night to be held on Tuesday, 11 August, 2026. The Census is an...

Jo’s caught on the hop

I’m not terribly enamoured of grasshoppers at the best of times, especially when they multiply in number. I studied Aquatic Entomology at university, which did...

Sandgoannas set for Devils showdown

The Barcaldine Sandgoannas will look to continue their strong start to the season when they host the Winton Diamantina Devils this Saturday night, with...

Investigation launched after The Archer moved from Sunday to Tuesday

Racing Queensland has confirmed it will launch an investigation into why the $1 million The Archer could not be run and won at Rockhampton...

Riders roll into town

RideWest riders rolled into Longreach on Friday, 1 May, bringing to a close an eight-day, 1311km journey across Queensland in support of mental health...

Ilfracombe set for Pennants

The Central West golf season reaches another key point this weekend, with Ilfracombe Golf Club set to host the annual Central West Pennants on...

Celebrating our state’s dinosaurs

Internationally acclaimed palaeontologist Dr Dean Lomax roared into Winton this week as part of a statewide celebration of dinosaurs. Headlining Queensland Dinosaur Week, from Monday,...

Craft shop and museum revamped

A well attended annual general meeting of the Corfield and Fitzmaurice centre was held last week. Completely run by volunteers, the repurposed oldest shop in...

The ride home west for a good cause

The biennial charity Ride West, raising money for mental health in the bush, is a long, fun and challenging ride for those who choose...

Sandgoannas down Magpies in thriller

The Barcaldine Sandgoannas delivered a spirited second-half performance in front of a packed home crowd on Sunday, coming from behind to defeat the Blackall...