Archives: What was news 71 years ago
ON THIS DAY
19 JUNE 1953
£20,000 allocated for new Blackall Showgrounds
The cramped conditions at this year's Blackall Show have led the council to reverse last...
News in Brief
Cheque changes at Barcaldine
Barcaldine Regional Council advises residents that due to changes with the Bank of Queensland clearing house cheques, the council will no...
Mistaken identity rammed home
A close encounter of the third kind is making contact with an alien species, usually through communication, so I reckon physical contact would be...
It’s all happening in Longreach
Good to be back with you for another column.
There’s lots of new things to look at in our communities lately.
It’s wonderful to see the...
On This Day: National chocolate eclair day
National Chocolate Eclair Day is celebrated on June 22 and it’s a special day for all of us who have a sweet tooth.
There...
Gastro hits in Longreach
Central West Hospital and Health Service staff are helping a Longreach childcare centre manage an outbreak of gastroenteritis.
Central Queensland Public Health Unit director Dr...
Community Events Billboard
Yayoi Kusama's The Spirits of the Pumpkins Descended into the Heavens exhibition
From 16 March to 22 September.
Qantas Founders Museum proudly announces a prominent...
On This Day: World music day
Most of us have an innate understanding of music.
Even if we can’t play an instrument, or even sing, somehow, we can connect with...
Bringing West to the screen
This week’s edition of Drive TV’s The Lap features some of the Central West's most loved attractions, quirky and yet to be discovered attractions.
The...
My Lyrical Life – Graeme Connors
Australian music icon Graeme Connors is making his way out west again to celebrate the release of his book My Lyrical Life.
Graeme Connors has...
On This Day: national vanilla milkshake day
National Vanilla Milkshake Day is on June 20 and it’s all about celebrating the original vanilla milkshake.
It’s made by blending milk, ice cream,...
Mayor makes apology
Blackall-Tambo Mayor Andrew Martin has apologised for forwarding a confidential email in 2021, after being found guilty of misconduct by the Councillor Conduct Tribunal.
A...
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...
