Beef over Chinese tariffs
Nationals leader David Littleproud called China’s decision to restrict the import of beef from Australia "extremely disappointing for the cattle industry".
"Cattle Australia is warning...
Peter proud to receive honorary doctorate from UQ
“There is very little that any of us achieve by ourselves, almost everything is about the team.”
Whether in his personal or professional life, this...
How a rusty old motorbike is helping rebuild eight Warwick teens
What started as a forgotten 47-year-old motorbike has sparked a lifeline for eight Warwick teens.
The group of year nine boys at Warwick State High...
Conditions favourable for Australia’s livestock sector: Rabobank 2026 outlook
Export market demand has supported elevated prices for Australian lamb, mutton and beef through much of 2025, with favourable market conditions expected to continue...
Focus on summer safety
A new campaign is urging the community to put safety at the centre of their summer fun.
The Office of Fair Trading has joined regulators...
Storm season isn’t the only busy time
Ergon Energy Network and Energex had a busy year in 2025 with major flooding in north and north west Queensland and Cyclone Alfred and...
Disaster assistance for flooded north, as rain forecast for Central West
The federal and state Governments have activated financial assistance in five north Queensland councils following flooding caused by monsoonal rainfall over the Christmas period.
Carpentaria,...
PBS medicine prices to drop 1 January
The cost of of Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) medicine for those without a concession card is reducing to $25 from 1 January, 2026.
It's...
On This Day: How New Year’s evolved
New Year’s Eve is a moment that sits at the crossroads of time — part celebration, part reflection. Its roots stretch back more than...
Barcy honours standout staff
The Barcaldine Regional Council ended 2025 by recognising staff members who exemplified its workplace values, presenting its inaugural Organisational Culture Awards.
The awards were announced...
Capturing carbon – nice in theory, but in reality…
Over the last few weeks of the year, I travelled to 10 towns across four states to explain why Australia needs to dump net...
Almost-Christmas baby
While there was no Christmas Day baby born at Longreach Hospital this year, there was a little one who came into the world on...
Tributes flow for legendary cattleman
Tributes are flowing for Central Queensland cattle legend Sir Graham McCamley following his death on Saturday, 3 January at the age of 93.
A trailblazer...
