News in Brief
Agritourism Accelerator Mentoring Program
The Outback Queensland Tourism Association (OQTA) has partnered with agritourism development experts Sparrowly Group to deliver free, personalised mentoring to 10...
Bridging the generation gap
A unique new playgroup that bridges the generation gap has started at Barcaldine Multipurpose Health Service (MPHS).
The playgroup is held from 9.30am to 10.30am...
Archives: What was news 75 years ago
On this day 29 April 1949
Anzac Day ceremony in Muttaburra
An Anzac Day observance in Muttaburra was a poignant tribute, characterised by meaningful ceremonies and...
A super set for the shower
I was in the shower when the hot water fully kicked in and I started thinking about Cole Porter (‘Too Darn Hot’).
I think about...
Local connectivity issues in the spotlight
Communities across regional, rural, and remote Australia can now have their say on telecommunications issues as public submissions open on the Regional Telecommunications Review.
The...
Ross rides 4000km for Ronald McDonald House
Ross Maclean has pedalled a lonely trail along the bitumen shoulders of the Capricorn Highway through to the Central West this week with nothing...
QLD launches agritourism program
The Outback Queensland Tourism Association has partnered with Sparrowly Group to deliver a tailored one-on-one mentoring program to support farmers or graziers looking to...
Barcy border beauty
Bec and Bill Plumb hosted the second Barcaldine Garden Discussion Group get-together for 2024 in the peaceful rural beauty spot they have created in...
Riding for the Outback
A peloton of bike riders travelling from Brisbane will be finishing their journey in Longreach this Friday, 26 April.
RideWest raises money for the Royal...
Opal uncertainty remains
Winton Shire Council mayor Cathy White wants the State Government to get "back around the table" to provide reassurance to the region's opal miners...
Seniors warned to be aware of scams
Scamwatch statistics have revealed Queenslanders over the age of 65 are experiencing bigger losses to scammers than any other age group, reporting $34,891,745 million...
Sculpting the heart of Winton
Winton Creative Arts Inc has announced the opening of the $9000 sculpture competition, with nominations closing on the 17 May, and with the artworks...
Turning good intentions into healthy habits
A new year often motivates us to think about our priorities.
We often have good intentions, but sometimes we struggle to make our intentions...
