Mobile prostate cancer screening heading West
A joint initiative between Heart of Australia, It’s A Bloke Thing Foundation and the State Government bringing mobile prostate cancer testing to rural and...
Expo returns in 2026
The GroWQ Innovation Expo will return to Longreach later this year, with organisers again aiming to connect Western Queensland producers with practical innovations designed...
Winton by-election
Around 900 voters in Winton Shire will choose a new councillor in a by-election on Saturday, 20 June, following last month's resignation of Councillor...
NDIS overhaul: $32b in cuts sparks regional concerns
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) overhaul has now been confirmed in the Federal Budget, with the Albanese government announcing an expected $32 billion...
The trouble with Johnson grass
Most people in agriculture will have seen and even cursed Johnson grass plants growing in their crops, creeks or gullies.
The plant was originally...
Red ink in the regions: Littleproud slams budget
This year's federal budget is said to build on the government's current efforts to curb cost-of-living expenses despite geopolitical issues causing prices to increase,...
Online care improving life for aphasia patients
An online therapy program has shown early promise in improving quality of life for people living with the communication disorder aphasia in remote parts...
Creative kids help spread safety message
Creative students could have their work included in a special calendar shining a spotlight on farm safety.
The 2027 Farm Safety Calendar competition launched in...
Roadworks to begin at Oak Street, Barcaldine
The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) advises motorists of road works occurring on the Oak Street and Box Street intersection, Barcaldine.
Works...
Winton Mayor encourages to vote for town
Winton Mayor Cathy White is encouraging the community to vote for their town after Winton was named a finalist in the Tiny Tourism Town...
Food security starts with fuel and fertiliser
It’s federal budget week - a time to look at the figures and see what’s in store for Ag producers like ourselves.
On first...
Dry Weather, rising costs—and why community matters more than ever
The main issues we are grappling with daily in Southern Inland Queensland are on the face of it - very similar to issues agriculturalists...
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RED INK IN THE REGIONS
Geoff Horsten: Regional Australia has been neglected since the seventies.
Chris Gillman: Yep, considering the national/liberal party have been in government...
