Egg supply warning as deadly bird flu outbreak spreads
The supply of eggs in shops could be impacted within days as a deadly bird flu strain spreads to a third Victorian poultry farm.
Avian...
A long ride for a good cause
About 20 motorcyclist enthusiasts revved into the Central West last week, as part of their Long Ride to combat prostate cancer.
The Long Ride...
‘Residential rehab’ after detention
Young criminals detained by the courts should be subject to further education and supervision "in a residential setting," regional Queensland MP and parliamentary youth...
Labor is neglecting our beef corridors
The best of our nation’s beef sector was on display in Rockhampton last month at Beef2024.
Producers, experts, and visitors from across the world gathered...
A morning in the Garden
Each morning, I start my day in the garden, watering and tending to the beds.
Some days, like this morning, I have a load of...
Archives: What was news 72 years ago
On this day
6 June 1952
Isisford fire
A devastating fire swept through a house in Isisford on Monday morning, leaving a family to pick up...
Showtime in Muttaburra
The Muttaburra Stock Show Society hosted its annual show last Saturday, 1 June, with plenty of people coming across the region to be in...
100 years ticks over for clock
The Queensland Mounted Infantry Historical Troop brought eight horses to Barcaldine on Saturday, 25 May, for the Barcaldine War Memorial Clock's 100 year celebrations.
The...
News in Brief
Blackall - two-vehicle rollover
Queensland Ambulance Service paramedics transported two stable patients to Blackall Hospital following a single-vehicle rollover on the Landsborough Highway at 12.35pm,...
Agbusiness cybersecurity in the spotlight
Agribusinesses in Barcaldine and Longreach are being warned they are at increasing risk of cyber crime, with many are unprepared for the potentially devastating...
ON THIS DAY: National Donut Day and Prince’s birthday
National Donut Day falls on the first Friday in June each year and we are getting geared up to savor our best-loved fried dough...
Community Events Billboard
Barcaldine Show – PHOTOGRAPHY ENTRIES
Please submit your entries for judging before midday on Saturday 8 June to the Barcaldine Pharmacy.
In order to be judged,...
Farr on UK radar
Longreach junior Ben Farr did everything he could for the Wynnum Manly Seagulls on the weekend, as his side fell 24–16 to the Souths...
