Health and safety tips during flood and rain
Rain and potential flood conditions across parts of the Central West region in coming weeks have prompted health authorities to issue a timely reminder...
Award honours for West’s rural firies
The Central West's hard working rural firefighters were honoured at service in Longreach on Friday, 31 January.
The Rural Fire Service Australia Day Awards were...
On This Day: Hug Day!
Hug Day is a special occasion that encourages people to express their affection through the simple act of hugging.
This day reminds us of the...
Welcome to Winton’s new chief executive officer
Winton Shire Council has named Louise Knol as its new chief executive officer, with her appointment formally endorsed at a special meeting of council...
Convicted killer attacked woman who knocked back his advances
A man previously jailed for manslaughter threw a woman into his ute intending to kill her after she knocked back his advances, a judge...
Bring on the rain
While some properties received good rain, many others are still waiting for the wet season.
The prolonged dry spell and extreme heat did impact pasture...
On This Day: National Latte Day!
Velvety, creamy, and oh so delicious, lattes are the perfect pick-me-up with a shot of espresso and steamed milk.
Macaroni and cheese, fish and chips,...
Clash over gun numbers
An Australia Institute report on gun ownership has prompted a row between the institute and the Sporting Shooters Association of Australia, after the institute...
Trump to announce 25 per cent steel, aluminium tariffs
President Donald Trump says the United States will impose 25 per cent tariffs on all steel and aluminium imports, in another major escalation of...
Friends star calls for Kanye West to be banned from X
David Schwimmer wants "deranged" rapper Kanye West banned from social media platform X.
The Friends actor issued a plea to Elon Musk, who owns the...
Tom Robbins dies aged 92
US author Tom Robbins, whose novels read like a hit of literary LSD, filled with fantastical characters, manic metaphors and counterculture whimsy has died...
New nurse graduates join Central West Health
Thirteen new nursing graduates started work with the Central West Hospital and Health Service this week on Monday, 3 February, boosting the region's...
Heading south for the winter
Tourism Tasmania has launched the 2026 iteration of its award-winning Off Season campaign, showcasing more than 500 bookable offers and events, and inviting Australians...
