Mullets for Mental Health is back in 2026
Registrations are now open for Black Dog Institute’s Mullets for Mental Health, with Australians encouraged to turn their mullet into something meaningful this April.
From...
CQ Artist Trent Richardson Wins Today’s Country Brand New Star
Emu Park singer-songwriter, camel farmer and Australian Idol 2024 Top 6 finalist Trent Richardson has claimed a major career win, taking out the Ringers...
Renewable energy project may help blow down power bills
Offshore wind farms could deliver significant savings for Australian households, with some consumers seeing $151 cut from their annual electricity bills.
The savings would come...
Kyle and Jackie O Show axed as Sandilands vows to sue
An Australian radio giant has axed its top-rating show, with controversial host Kyle Sandilands vowing to sue his employer after it tore up his...
Scrapped Commonwealth Games becomes an online mockery
The 2026 Commonwealth Games should have been a shining moment for Australia's athletes on home soil and regional communities but instead the canned event...
Young country star releases new debut EP
Tannum Sands local Mackenzie May is quickly becoming country music’s rising star as she gears up for the release of her first EP, All...
Archives: What was in the news 73 years ago
On this day 20 March, 1953:
A strong show of community support has led to the formation of a new race club in Ilfracombe, following...
Community events
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Social Tennis
Grab your racquet (or borrow one) and join the Longreach Tennis Club for a hit every Tuesday. Come down for some...
TRAVEL: Time to rediscover Kirra
There’s something about Kirra, from the pristine open beach to the laidback community vibe to the latest restaurant openings - it’s a popular seaside...
On This Day: International Day of Happiness!
Happiness on a personal level can make any day better and add great value to anyone’s life! But what if happiness was cherished and...
Barcy Ball delivers
The Barcaldine Ball has been hailed a major success after a strong turnout at the Barcaldine Racecourse on Saturday night, despite challenging weather conditions...
News in Brief
Limited access to Tree of Knowledge
Barcaldine Regional Council has limited public access to the architectural structure surrounding the Tree of Knowledge while essential...
Online Ai training for outback community organisations and small business
Curious about how artificial intelligence can help you in everyday life?
Join a free online session for volunteers and community organisations, as well as...
