A history of rallies locally
Did you ever go to Every Girls Rally (EGR) or Every Boys Rally (EBR) in Longreach?
EGR and EBR were youth groups run by the...
Showcasing film talents
Central Queensland’s premiere film arts festival is returning to the Capricorn Coast for the ninth time, featuring new elite films, documentaries and art experiences.
Hosted...
Snorkelling best in the world
Up against some stunning destinations as Fernando de Noronha Brazil, Cebu in The Philippines ad Hanauma Bay in Hawaii, Lady Elliot Island has been...
Littleproud is endorsed
Leader of The Nationals and Member for Maranoa David Littleproud said he is humbled to be endorsed again by the LNP local Federal Division...
Warm welcome to 2025
This is the first of my fortnightly columns for the year and it’s good to be back.
I know many locals will be returning now...
Bridge burns
A fire broke out at the old railway bridge at Aramac Creek on Monday, 13 January, with emergency services arriving at the scene just...
Boost for Blackall Heritage Project
The dream of creating a cultural precinct in Blackall’s main street is set to become a reality, following a $14.96 million funding announcement from...
$45.62 million boost for Western Queensland projects
Western Queensland communities are set to receive a transformative $45.62 million injection through the Federal Government’s Growing Regions Fund, with more than $43 million...
Regional study hubs ready for launch
Plans to revolutionise tertiary education in Central West Queensland are well underway with the launch of the Country Universities Centre (CUC) hubs, funded through...
Car rollover south-west of Longreach
Two teenagers were airlifted to Rockhampton Hospital following a single-vehicle rollover south-west of Longreach on Monday afternoon.
The pair were travelling in a White Nissan...
Skilling Queenslanders for new careers
Projects for Emerald and Longreach have attracted Skilling Queenslanders for Work funding from the State Government.
Skilling Queenslanders for Work assists disadvantaged job seekers to...
Blackall $60,000 Keno win
A Blackall property owner has received a $60,000 Keno win, supplying him with a positive start to 2025.
Thanks to his ‘special numbers’ the...
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...
