Workforce shortages worsen and grower sentiment plummets
One year on from the Federal Government’s Jobs and Skills Summit, the workforce shortages facing Australian vegetable growers have worsened, and many growers are...
Outback bottlebrush beauties
The Bottlebrush would be one of the most adaptable shrubs available to Central Queensland gardeners.
The proof that the Bottlebrush is an exceptional performer...
Concert at Edgely Hall
The Longreach Town Band held a Solos Concert for their members on Sunday, 3 September.
The afternoon included not only musical numbers but also...
Obesity rates increasing in regional and rural areas
There are many unique factors that contribute to increased weight gain and new research shows that regional and rural areas are more vulnerable to...
More single-use plastic bans
The state government is getting tough on single use plastic use introducing additional single-use plastic bans from 1 September with a ban on single-use...
Seniors month – all aboard
More than 60 seniors enjoyed the culmination of Seniors Month last Wednesday with a ride aboard the Outback Rail Experience.
Embarking at Longreach Railway Station...
Shifting gears in the region
The Barcaldine Regional Council has opened its newest recreational attraction, the Barcy Red Enduro Park and Trails, offering more than 60 kilometres of world-class...
Outback regatta on move
Outback Rowing Australia (ORA) will host the 2023 Bentley’s Australian Outback Rowing Regatta in Barcaldine and Longreach on 16 and 17 September.
The regatta...
Bluey the new B-grade champ
Another Sunday of bowls, another competition final has been won.
The final of Sunday was the Men’s B Grade final between Johnny Dagan and...
Unveiling the Heart of the Outback: The Pioneers Behind the Business
The vast expanse of Australia's outback is not only a land of breathtaking landscapes but also a treasury of history and heritage, and in...
Locals rally together to raise funds and awareness for cystic fibrosis
The old Thomson River Road was a bit busier than usual as over a hundred people, several horses and dogs walked 11 kilometres for...
Social housing crisis
The Queensland Council of Social Service (QCOSS) says Central Queensland is facing a housing crisis, with areas like the Central West facing the double...
Farming future the focus at expo
Producers and ag professionals will descend on the region next week for one of Western Queensland’s most anticipated industry events — the GroWQ Innovation...
