Archives: What was news 90 years ago
On this day 7 April 1934
Leg fracture in Tennis Match
A sixteen-year-old boy named Felix Vaughan was involved in a serious accident while playing in...
Police launch major multi-level operation to reduce crime
The Queensland Police Service is launching a major multi-level operation to reduce crime across communities.
Operation Whiskey Legion will involve additional police deploying to districts,...
Road trip to Dragway
Excitement is revving up as round one of the Road Trip Drag Challenge kicks into high gear at the newly refurbished Warwick Dragway.
The...
Autumn and roses
Well today is the start of a new season and with that a whole list of new jobs in the garden. Including the start...
Stability breeds success for Central West Hospital and Health Board
Central West Hospital and Health Board is maintaining its experienced leadership team, ensuring continuity and stability for healthcare delivery across the region.
All current board...
The underground works
As Glencore continues to negotiate with the State Government for approval on its latest project, AgForce is taking the dispute to court.
The Great Artesian...
News in Brief
Fast-tracked flu season prompts urgent doctor warning
Australia’s flu season has been creeping forward in recent years, prompting a fast-tracked warning for Australians to get...
Take the long way home
The better half and I took a road trip last week to watch our chick graduate in Townsville.
We managed to duck out earlier than...
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Saturday 6 April
Longreach/Ilfracombe Tigers
Come along for a full day of footy. Matt Scott Shield during the day with our game commencing at 6pm....
Good to be back as mayor
It’s great to back with you again following the caretaker period, and I am honoured to return as your mayor.
Although I was elected...
Vale Bruce Ellen
Today News Group director Bruce Ellen died at the age of 65 on Wednesday, 27 March.
Mr Ellen, a former Country Press Australia (CPA) president,...
Old Aramac Hospital in miniature form
A scale model of the old Aramac Hospital commissioned by the Central West Hospital and Health Service has been completed and delivered to...
Wild dingoes to be euthanised after teen’s death at K’gari
A pack of "aggressive" dingoes will be put down after being deemed an unacceptable public safety risk following the death of a Canadian backpacker.
Piper...
