Budget Breakdown
FEDERAL BUDGET BREAKDOWN
Cost of Living and Tax
A new $250 Working Australians Tax Offset starts from July 1, 2027, along with additional tax cuts and...
News in Brief
Congratulations Courtney
Blackall-Tambo Regional Council is proud to congratulate lifestyle and community officer and much-loved local librarian Courtney Richardson on successfully graduating from the prestigious...
Chief health officer visits
Queensland Health’s chief health officer visited the Central West region on 30 April and 1 May.
Dr Marianne Gale, who is also deputy director-general of...
ALP abandoning regions: Littleproud
Maranoa MP David Littleproud has condemned the Federal Government for abandoning regional Australia following the release of the 2026-27 Federal Budget.
In an interview with...
Tax relief for workers and pain for investors in budget
Young people entering the housing market face such significant difficulties that the government needs to break a major election promise on controversial tax changes,...
Shed not just for men
The Mens’ Shed in Winton has for quite some years encouraged all members of the community to use the facilities on hand.
At the monthly...
AgForce responds to Federal Budget – highs and lows
Queensland producers remain under significant pressure despite some positive measures in this week's Federal Budget, including recognition of fuel security, export support and indications...
Latest Ag report reveals a shift away from synthetic ‘fast fashion’
Bendigo Bank Agribusiness’ latest Monthly Commodity Update reports tightening supply and a shift away from synthetic ‘fast fashion’ is driving a surge in the...
Giving parents a helping hand
For everyone, it’s a journey without a map and at times it can feel like a tough road to travel.
All parents have different...
Eyes in the sky add extra dimension of high-definition care
Two new ceiling-mounted telehealth cameras have been installed in the Longreach Hospital’s operating theatre and the day surgery unit, where tele-chemotherapy is delivered. ...
National nod for the Outback
Longreach and Winton have once again been thrust into the national spotlight, with both towns earning recognition in Australian Traveller’s 100 Best Towns To...
Radio 4LG turns 90
For the benefit of those who didn’t read my piece in ‘The Leader’ of 30 March about the ABC’s 79 years in Western Queensland,...
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...
