Regional news is the canary in the coal mine
This week, I step up as President of Country Press Australia (CPA), ostensibly to represent the best interests of independent regional newspaper publishers. But...
Australian Conservation Foundation disingenuous at best
Queensland’s peak representative body for rural producers has condemned the Australian Conservation Foundation for its latest misleading campaign against Australian cattle producers.
AgForce Cattle president...
Child Safety submissions open
The Queensland Government's Commission of Inquiry into the Child Safety System officially commenced this week on Tuesday, 1 July.
The Honourable Paul Anastassiou KC, appointed...
Bayton award returns to RMOA
Entries are now open for the seventh edition of The Bayton Award, presented by Rockhampton Museum of Art (RMOA).
The 2025 competition offers $18,200 in...
Dynamic duo shine on the green
It was quieter on the bowling green at Longreach Bowls Club last weekend with only one competition game, but a great turnout for social...
Letters to the Editor
Steve Hawe's 150-word entry called 'Beauty' was placed in the 2025 Winton’s Outback Writers Festival short story competition.
It is now published alongside selected...
Tourism reps drop in for breakfast
Great timing for a team from Tourism Queensland for their visit to Winton for a breakfast with council and tourism operators.
The venue was the...
10 years of Outback Writers Festival
Seven book launches. Three workshops. Two social events and a panel discussion. And Winton’s Outback Writers Festival celebrated its 10th birthday.
Longreach’s Teresa Walsh enthralled...
Doco gives behind the scenes insights into Crocodile Dundee
The greatest income producing Australian film ever is Crocodile Dundee - and the income is still flowing.
Victoria Baldock and Delvene Delaney have directed...
On This Day: Alice in Wonderland Day!
Fans of the amazingly wonderful fantasy characters of Lewis Carroll will love learning about and celebrating Alice in Wonderland Day!
A wide range of creative...
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......
Councils come together
The CEO and I visited Canberra last week for the National General Assembly of the Australian Local Government Association.
We attended workshops on a broad...
Challenge Cup sets up monster competition in Yeppoon
The annual Catholic Primary Schools Rugby League and Netball Carnival is once again being hosted by St Benedict’s Catholic Primary School and Sacred...
