New opal store shines at Winton
For over 100 years opal buyers have travelled to Winton to purchase some of the finest opal available. Now the choice of opal ...
Show time in Barcaldine
The Barcaldine Pastoral Agricultural and Horticultural Society is hosting the town’s annual show on Saturday, just over a month after the town’s Tree of...
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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,...
Fun on the Rollers
Roller skating was a popular activity in Longreach as early as 1892.
The roller skating craze had hit the USA in the 1880’s and...
Happy to be back home
It’s great to back home again following a fascinating mission to the United States with RAPAD.
Coming home to the Longreach Show made me grateful...
Skull fossil provides gander at giant prehistoric goose
Imagine a 230kg, two-metre tall goose.
It sounds like the stuff of nightmares. Or a poultry chef's dream.
Australian scientists believe that is close to what...
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...
Pullen Pullen reserve receives clean up funds
The Gregory Electorate has been grateful to receive a grant of $99,306 for flood recovery on the Pullen Pullen Special Wildlife Reserve in the...
