Storm clouds loom for economy as rain, floods take toll
Storms and heavy flooding could wash away Australia’s budget bottom line despite inflation levels receding.
Communities in far north Queensland and the state’s southeast have...
Aussie Lamb is back
The highly anticipated annual summer Australian Lamb ad has returned for 2024, this year highlighting that nothing bridges the 'generation gap' and brings people...
Small town rivalry in theatre
A very tongue-in-cheek story about two rival gangs from neighbouring towns will come to life on stage at the Blackall and Tambo 2024 Musical...
Home ownership for remote for First Nations communities
The National Rural Health Alliance (the Alliance) applauds the State government’s plan to open up remote Aboriginal communities to individual home ownership is an...
More financial support for storm-battered Queenslanders
More funding is on the way for Queenslanders already reeling from wild weather including millions of lightning strikes.
The prime minister flew into the Gold...
From dust to deluge
Despite predictions of a "long, hot El Nino summer", parts of the Central West have been bucketed by rain in recent days, with farmers...
New dump for Barcy
Residents in Barcaldine are advised that the new landfill site on Yellowjack Road is now open and available to use.
At this stage, the...
ECQ disclosures way ahead for 2024 local gov elections
The local Government elections are not scheduled until 16 March 2024 and already the Electoral Commission of Queensland (ECQ) have seen $1.5 million in...
CWHHS innovation the start to key conversations
A Central West Hospital and Health Service (CWHHS) initiative has the potential to be rolled out state-wide, with Queensland Health undergoing formal trials.
The...
Last of the finals played
Well, it’s been a long year on the green and although social games will keep being played, the competition games have now finished for...
Queensland’s racing integrity framework set for review
Racing Minister Grace Grace has announced an independent best practice review of the state’s racing regulatory body, the Queensland Racing Integrity Commission (QRIC), starting...
Value must remain with landholder
As the end of the year relentlessly charges towards us…it gives us some precious moments to reflect on the challenges we have faced and...
REGIONAL ROUND-UP: Mine plans to go ahead
The Federal Government has given the green light to Stanwell's extension of its Meandu Mine project at Tarong, approving a 186-hectare plot of land...
