Malcolm trumpets the musical talent of Western Queensland
Malcolm Strong had the incredible opportunity to participate in the Queensland wide State Honours Ensemble Program (SHEP) over the last school holidays.
There...
Long Lunch For MND
In a great display of community solidarity, Fiona MacDonald's has made determined efforts to raise funds for Motor Neurone Disease (MND) research, which has...
Council discussions at LGAQ conference flags….Community wishlist
Seventy-seven councils across Queensland, including the Central West, attended the Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) Conference in Gladstone last week, with issues including...
Jasmines make October
I always look forward to this time of the year, there is always so much colour in the garden plus in many cases perfume...
The ‘TNFD’ opportunity one not to miss
Sometimes in life, opportunities come from the most unexpected of places.
For example, has anyone heard of the ‘Taskforce for Nature Related Financial Disclosures’...
New generation changing the face of agriculture
A new generation is changing the face of Australia’s agriculture industry with a growing number of young women and people from diverse cultural backgrounds...
Bulloo Bush Ball biggest fundraiser yet
Organisers have finalised tallies on the money raised from the 2023 Bulloo Bush Ball – with more than $35,000 set to be donated to...
Rural property market remains tight
The rural property market is experiencing unprecedented demand, driven by strong buy side factors.
Elders Rural Property Update shows this quarter is the 16th...
Grant to help create new jobs in the CW
A Barcaldine family operation is building an innovative crutching and shearing trailer to service outback Queensland and create up to eight jobs.
Ross Shearing...
Highlighting mental health
Several organisations took the opportunity of Mental Health Week to hold a stall on Eagle Street last Saturday.
Coordinator Allison Frost from Anglicare...
Ponytail pups and other animals
Kate and Roundy hosted a fascinating group in their large back garden in Bauhinia Street this month.
Leafy paperbarks shaded the possums, puppies, ponytail...

















