Scrapping net zero by 2050
Maranoa MP and Nationals Leader David Littleproud has welcomed the Liberal Party's decision to scrap its policy to achieve net zero emissions by 2050....
Half a million dollars’ worth of cannabis seized in vehicle intercept, Winton
Two men in a white campervan driving along the Landsborough Highway outside of Winton have been charged, after a police intercept found almost half...
First Nations focus of Queensland Tourism Week
The Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC) has launched Tourism Week 2025 in style, with a packed-out Destination IQ conference celebrating the growth, strength, and...
Letters to the Editor
PRESERVING OUR REGIONAL VOICE
The refrain goes that you don’t know what you’ve got till it’s gone.
But we do know what we’ve got with the...
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'FIRST LADY' OF LONGREACH
Lynette Hasted: I can remember Mrs Hughes. She was quite a stern lady and a good friend of my grandparents, Etta...
Rolling out a new Longreach-Winton link
If I were to say I’m about to share the story of something which greatly enhanced transport between Longreach and Winton and that the...
November rain … or not
There has been ‘something in the air’ for a while.
The November forecasts have been calling for rain, particularly in Queensland.
We’ve been waiting with bated...
Changes to GP service fees
Service fees at Central West Hospital and Health Service-operated general practice clinics have been updated in line with recent Commonwealth changes to bulk-billing...
Live theatre for kids comes to Blackall
Blackall-Tambo Regional Council and its Neighbourhood Centre program treated the youngsters of Blackall and Tam bo to some live theatre during the week.
This...
Community Events
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Sunshine Physio and Pilates - Sundays
After a long hiatus, pilates will be starting back at Ilfracombe. Same great location, same great flow......
On This Day: National Pickle Day!
It’s National Pickle Day, everyone! Did you forget? Oh, then you must think you’re in a right pickle, but don’t worry. Be as cool...
Rex administrators blame pilot and parts shortage
Administrators to beleaguered regional airline Rex have found a pair of factors contributed to its insolvency above its botched entry to capital city markets.
It’s...
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...
