Storyfest out West
For a third year in a row, globally renowned authors from all over Australia immersed themselves into the unique experience of storytelling with Outback...
Rural Road Safety Month patrols crack down on dangerous driving
As part of Rural Road Safety Month, the Queensland Police Service Road Policing Taskforce is increasing patrols of rural roads across Queensland.
This national awareness...
Flyers Ball sold out
The annual Flyers Ball is now under a month away, with anticipation for the event beginning to boil over after tickets were officially sold...
Sandgoannas step in for cancer patients
Patients at Barcaldine Multipurpose Health Service now have a comfortable new chair to use while undergoing tele-chemotherapy, thanks to the Barcaldine Sandgoannas Rugby...
On This Day: National Quiet Day!
Amid the bustling world, finding solace in the absence of noise, where thoughts unwind, and tranquility whispers its soothing secrets.
Quiet Day is a special...
News in Brief
Ilfracombe council office closed
Longreach Regional Council's Ilfracombe council office will be closed until Monday, 30 September.
Council advises there will be no interruption to council...
Where is Edgely Hall?
“It’s on at Edgely Hall.”
“Pardon?”
“It’s on at Edgely Hall.”
“Never heard of it. Where’s that?”
It’s surprising the number...
Marathon effort for Adopt-A-Beast
Adopt-A-Beast (AAB) is pleased to support Rory Kuskie, Nick Lahey and Dougal Manns as they embark on the Sydney Marathon.
Founded by Gracemere’s Nathalie Grassi...
Max calls on Ippy support for Jersey Day
After his life was saved by a liver transplant at the age of just 10-years-old, Ipswich local Max Bishop is encouraging the Ipswich community...
Wide Bay roads ’deadliest’
“18 lives is 18 too many,” Wide Bay Burnett District Officer Superintendent Anne Vogler said.
According to road safety statistics, the Wide Bay Burnett District...
Mackay odyssey for Central West Jehovah Witnesses
A group of Central West residents were in attendance at the "Declare the Good News!" 2024 Convention presented by the Jehovah's Witnesses in Mackay...
Dangerous drivers face longer jail time under new laws
The State Government has passed new laws in the Queensland Parliament to provide tough penalties for those who show reckless disregard for the directions...
Locals fuel aviation review
A week of aviation consultations across the Central West has wrapped up, with residents in Blackall, Barcaldine and Longreach turning out to share their...
