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...
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...
On This Day: World Sleep Day!
Sleep may seem like such a normal aspect of life that it might seem silly to even talk about it! It can be one...
