News in Brief
Longreach - burns
A woman in her 20s with burns to her face and hands was transported to Longreach Hospital at 6pm on Wednesday, 19...
Taking road less travelled
The final of three instalments, travelling from Rockhampton to Broome, taking lesser roads, enjoying the Outback.
At Daly Waters, a traveller’s greatest challenge is waking...
Honouring their sacrifice
A big thank you to everyone in our region who helped commemorate Remembrance Day last week.
It was an honour to be asked to give...
Road closures continue after heavy rain
I'm sure more than a few folk were singing Keith Urban's classic Raining On Sunday last weekend as the region got a good drenching...
On This Day: National Gingerbread Cookie Day!
Gingerbread cookies have soft and chewy insides with a hint of a crispy outside and often they are decorated with piped frosting.
National Gingerbread...
Western Queensland cattle producer named AgForce Producer of the Year 2025
Maranoa beef producer Anthony “Bim” Struss has been named the AgForce Producer of the Year 2025, recognising his outstanding leadership, innovation, and lifelong service...
Winton brought to book
Winton Shire Council will officially launch Winton’s 150 Years – Not Just Another Country Town at the Waltzing Matilda Centre on Friday, 5 December,...
Fresh look for historic Aramac shop
The Aramac Local Ambulance Thrift Shop is stepping into a new chapter, with a full restoration transforming the nearly century-old building into a fresh,...
On This Day: World Philosophy Day!
Since the beginning of civilized human activity, philosophy has made an impact on the way that people live their lives, run governments, practice religion,...
Remembrance Day at Barcaldine
Remembrance Day services were held around the Central West on Tuesday, 11 November, with residents pausing to pay tribute to our fallen servicemen and...
Awards honours for St Pat’s students
The Winton Shire Hall was needed this year to accommodate the families and supporters of the 50 students attending St Patrick's Catholic School in...
5G upgrade for Longreach
Telstra will be upgrading its mobile base station that services Longreach to bring upgraded 4G and new 5G coverage to the area.
Telstra 5G delivers...
Speech pathologist awarded
Central West Hospital and Health Service speech pathologist Samantha Nyman has been recognised for her work with students by the Queensland branch of...
