Strength in adversity
Four years ago, Jacques Jacobie’s life was turned upside down after a motorbike accident that damaged his spinal cord at the T1 vertebrae.
Following...
Brisbane and the budget
I was in Brisbane for much of this week.
I was fortunate to be invited to visit Government House by Her Excellency the Governor, Jeanette...
Council praises ‘balanced’ budget
Longreach Regional Council handed down its 2024-25 budget on Thursday, 20 June, hailing the balanced mix of investment in upgraded facilities and maintenance projects....
On This Day: National Day of Joy
Celebrate National Day of Joy on the last Wednesday of June, which falls on June 26 this year.
We want to observe it by...
New project could connect port city to the North-west
A Major infrastructure project cover that will almost 25 per cent of Queensland and possibly one of the largest transmission networks in Australia, was...
Pedal power raises thousands
The Queensland section of the Royal Flying Doctor Service hosted a celebration afternoon on Friday, 14 June, where RideWest officially handed over a cheque...
On This Day: Bourdain Day
“If I’m an advocate for anything, it’s to move. As far as you can, as much as you can. Across the ocean, or simply...
Panda diplomacy reins as zoo awaits new residents
China's visiting premier has announced a panda swap at an Australian zoo but protesters say panda diplomacy shrouds the black and white of a...
Victoria moves to raise the age of criminality to 12
Victoria will become the first Australian state to raise the age of criminal responsibility to 12 as long-awaited legislation arrives.
Premier Jacinta Allan and Youth...
On This Day: International Fairy Day
International Fairy Day is celebrated every year on June 24.
The idea behind the day is to appreciate and uplift the celebration of mythical...
Schools making music together
Last Thursday, 13 June, students from Longreach State School and Longreach State High School combined to present the annual Sunset Sounds concert.
The performance featured...
Ag workers of the future
A program to attract the next generation of workers to the agricultural industry has been extended in 2024 to include participants over the age...
Bank giant, energy providers rebuked in Shonky awards
Australia's largest bank is back on an annual list for dodgy business behaviour after it refused to refund cash it fleeced from low-income earners.
Consumer...
