Place-based investment needed for rural healthcare challenges
In its latest 2024 State of Australia’s Regions report, the Government has recognised some major issues experienced by rural Australia and the National Rural...
Thirteen graduate nurses launch careers in CW
The Minister for Health, Mental Health and Ambulance Services Shannon Fentiman is excited to announce that 13 new graduate nurses have launched their careers...
New editor takes the helm
The Leader has appointed a new editor.
Gregor Mactaggart, 43, started with the newspaper on Monday.
Mr Mactaggart brings 20 years of journalism experience to the...
Fisher’s call to go west
Rockhampton Airport chair Neil Fisher wants to see regular flights from Rockhampton to Longreach by the end of the year.
Cr Fisher, who has gone...
Raising funds for farmers
Adopt-A-Beast is going from strength to strength, with the charity ready to moo-ve to the next level in 2024.
Founded by Gracemere's Nathalie Grassi after...
Bishop’s special trip to India
Catholic Bishop Michael McCarthy left Australia on 4 January to meet with families of the priests from the Diocese of Cochin in Kerala and...
Granting apprentices a helping hand
The Rheem Apprentice Plumber Grants are now open, setting out to help those who need it most during their apprenticeship.
Since 2012, Rheem Australia...
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Sunday 4 February
Tackling Tough Times: Without feeling "cooked"
In this personal and interactive seminar you will discover the hidden meaning in your challenges. If...
Advantages of EV seen during heatwave
A big advantage of electric vehicles was highlighted during the recent heatwave – continuous, emission-free air conditioning, due to their large battery capacity.
Unlike...
Be the voice of youth in Parliament
Young people from the Gregory electorate who want to make their voices heard and empower their communities are urged to apply to participate in...
Archives: What was news 89 years ago
Friday 2 February 1935
It was reported that Muttaburra's local hospital found notable shifts in patient demographics and medical interventions over the past year, marking...
Spider webs help scientists unravel secrets of the wild
Spider webs are firming as the next big thing for scientists who have the tricky task of keeping tabs on what's living where in...
REGIONAL ROUND-UP: Quarry wants to rock up to 100,000 tonnes a...
Family-run McIlwraith Quarry just outside Gin Gin is seeking to increase its annual production from 30,000 tonnes to $100,000 tonnes.
It also wants to expand...
