Wayne embarks on record ride to Winton
With Winton’s Outback Festival kicking off on Tuesday, 23 September, one man is preparing for an extraordinary adventure.
Wayne Sticher, serving as the festival’s Century...
Greenhouse gas storage well conversion bill
Queensland landholders with greenhouse gas storage wells on their properties could see them repurposed into water supply bores under legislation introduced to State Parliament.
The...
Outback ichthyosaur discovery
The Australian Age of Dinosaurs Museum of Natural History in Winton has announced the discovery of Australia’s most complete ichthyosaur fossil.
Located 100km south of...
On This Day: National Sports Day!
National Sports Day gets people moving, laughing, and competing in the best way possible. From parks to schoolyards, the day transforms everyday spaces into...
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Sunshine Physio and Pilates - Sundays
After a long hiatus, pilates will be starting back at Ilfracombe. Same great location, same great flow......
Queensland’s AgForce welcomes Niki Ford as Chief Executive Officer
Queensland’s peak representative body for rural producers AgForce has announced Niki Ford as its new chief executive officer.
Niki Ford replaces Mike Guerin who stepped...
Broken promises, rising costs
Last weekend the Liberal National Party held its annual convention in Brisbane.
Over 800 members of our party came to discuss the major policy issues...
Be prepared and stock up, en route to Birdsville
With more than 6000 people expected to attend the Birdsville Races in early September, travellers are being reminded to carry adequate stocks of their...
On This Day: National Red Wine Day!
Pour a lovely glass of Bordeaux, take a sip of Cabernet Sauvignon, or crack open a bottle of Shiraz – it’s time to celebrate...
Dust off the joggers for a great cause
The 35th Annual Meagan Walker Mini Marathon will be held on Father’s Day, Sunday 7 September, offering a fun, non-competitive day for participants to...
Thomson ready for annual Classic
The banks of the Thomson River will come alive this weekend as the Longreach Yellowbelly Fishing Classic returns, bringing together families, friends, and enthusiasts...
Big screen returns with global event
Longreach filmgoers are in for a cultural delight this September, with the town’s beloved Star Cinema set to reopen for a special showing of...
MATES combat suicide
A landmark study has revealed that targeted mental health interventions during the Rookwood Weir project have led to measurable improvements in worker wellbeing.
Construction on...
