New boutique units for Emu Park
A new benchmark in boutique coastal living luxury has arrived with the launch of COVE, an exclusive three-unit apartment development located at 26 Granville...
QCWA to award more than $25,000 in bursaries to Queensland students
The Queensland Country Women’s Association (QCWA) invites secondary and tertiary students in Queensland to apply for a range of 2025 bursary offerings.
More than...
Big surge in whooping cough cases triggers concern across state
Authorities are grappling with a significant surge in Queensland whooping cough cases, as vaccination rates in pregnant women drop.
Around 12,500 infections were reported...
Looking for old stories and photos from Winton
As Winton gears up for the 150 years of European settlement celebration in 2025, researchers and holders of family and business records are turning...
News in Brief
More rain on the way
More rain is on the way for the Central West, with up to 25mm predicted for Longreach on Friday, 29...
Lighting up the region
The Longreach Regional Council’s annual Dinky Bullen Memorial Christmas Lights Competition closes this Friday, 29 November, with plenty of prizes to be won across...
Students rewarded at Winton
As the school year comes to a close, both the Winton State School and St Patrick’s Catholic School have held their presentation nights.
Winton State...
Call for reform to surgical services
The Australian Medical Association (AMA) says urgent reform is needed to fix inequitable access to surgical services in the Central West.
AMA Queensland vice-president Dr...
Cool vibes in outback cafe
With temperatures set to soar into the summer months, the coolest place to be in Alpha is snuggling up for a selfie in the...
Historic day as MPs sworn into fresh parliament
In a historic first a state parliament has sworn in its first Muslim member as MPs old and new took their oaths before the...
State School ready for night of nights
The Longreach State School is set to host its much-anticipated Annual Awards Night this Friday, 29 November, at the Longreach Civic Centre.
The event promises...
Green light for cultural precinct
Exciting times are in store for Blackall with the local council's approval of a proposed cultural precinct in Shamrock St.
A collaboration between Red Ridge,...
Sports Shorts
THANGOOL SUCCESS
Barcaldine trainer Toni Schofield enjoyed success at Thangool last weekend.
The Schofield-trained Baile Fervor was a dominant winner of the CMC Benchmark 60 Handicap...
