Archives: What was in the news 100 years ago
ON THIS DAY
12 December 1924
Blackall Tornado
A terrific hurricane swept through Blackall on Saturday afternoon, bringing with it torrential rain and causing widespread destruction.
Within just...
Hall’s history preserved
The century-old Kumbia Memorial Hall will stand for another hundred years, thanks to a locally-driven effort to replace its rotted timber stumps.
Heavy machinery and...
Blackall boost with Woolscour revival
A commercial woolscouring plant in Blackall is one step closer with the State Government reaffirming its commitment to fund the planning and feasibility study...
Corporate regulator suing Rex, directors over breaches
Troubled regional airline Rex has been accused of misleading and deceptive conduct by the corporate regulator.
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission is taking the...
Fancy dress fun at Tambo
Saturday, 7 December, saw the Tambo Tavern come alive for its fancy dress Christmas party.
While there were a number of great contenders, the eventual...
News in Brief
High temps across the district
The heat is on in the Central West.
The hottest day in Longreach for December so far was Monday, 9 December,...
Dillon’s iron maiden
Gregory MP Sean Dillon has come out swinging at The Greens for their "demonisation" of agriculture and coal mining in his maiden speech to...
Longreach Town Band brings Christmas cheer this festive season
The Longreach Town Band have continued their festive tradition of playing Christmas carols around town during December.
Last week saw them outside the Merino...
On This Day: National Cocoa Day!
Rich, creamy, and topped with marshmallows, there's nothing quite like cozying up with a warm cup of hot cocoa.
It is a little bit sad...
Elliott’s art has Central West influence
The Central West’s John Elliott opened a major exhibition of his photographic works at the Toowoomba Regional Art Gallery last Friday.
A small contingent from...
Sallyanne steps down
The December meeting of the board of directors of the Waltzing Matilda Centre Ltd saw Sallyanne Atkinson presented with a bronze little swaggie statuette...
Talented staff awarded for building better health in the bush
Three Central West Hospital and Health Service individuals and three teams have been recognised for their commitment to building better health in the bush...
News in Brief
Greening up Blackall
More than 40 volunteers came together on Saturday, 7 March, to support the ‘Green Up’ Australia Day event in Blackall, brightening several...
