Tragic accident claims the lives of aerial firefighting crew
Three people have lost their lives as a result of a plane crash near McKinlay, two and a half hours northwest of Winton.
The...
‘An enjoyable experience’
Governor-General David Hurley and his wife Linda Hurley, departed the cooler climate of Canberra, touching down in Longreach last week, where temperatures reached 40...
Producers gearing up for future droughts with QRIDA grants and loans
Prolonged dry conditions across Queensland are prompting primary producers to undertake drought preparedness activities to sustain their business through the next drought.
The Queensland...
Celebrating 140 years of social service
The Salvation Army is celebrating 140 years of social services in Australia.
It all began in 1883, when the Prison Gate Brigade was established...
No tolerance for hooning
With Queensland home to some of the strictest anti-hoon laws in the country, Longreach Police are taking the offence seriously with zero tolerance for...
Gregory LNP preselection race heats up
Barcaldine Mayor Sean Dillon is believed to be the frontrunner for LNP preselection for the seat of Gregory after sitting member Lachlan Millar announced...
Stockman’s Hall of Fame CEO shares plans for the future
Since its inception in 1988, the Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame has been a popular drawcard for tourists travelling around Queensland’s outback.
With renovations...
MLA launches manual for covered housing systems in Australian feedlots
Australian lot feeders have access to a new manual that can help them weigh-up the different options and considerations for covered housing systems.
Climatic variability,...
Rural areas set for long-awaited phone coverage reform
Country Australians will get to have their say on improving phone coverage in the bush, as the federal government moves to overhaul an antiquated...
Lampshade and upholstery workshop
Winton Creative Arts Group members participated in a lampshade making and upholstery workshop on 21 and 22 October.
Our tutors, Glenda and Mike Rival...
The fruits of summer
As we edge closer to summer, there are some plants many gardeners always regret not growing.
Plants like watermelons, rockmelons and my favourite the...
Life’s no rocky road for Emerald dietician
She's a rock fairy flitting about the Emerald Botanic Gardens, hiding her kooky creations for children to find and delight in, and a rock...
Turnbull ties keep Tambo ticking
From making sure the semaphore board was up to date, to becoming club president – there are not many roles that Andrew Turnbull has...
