Mega flowering trees for the West
We have been experiencing some wonderful spring weather over the last month.
The only element missing would be some rain, then it would be...
Grants for QLD women and girls
Community groups and organisations across Queensland can now apply for $270,000 in grants through the latest round of the Investing in Queensland Women grant...
AEC calls for temporary workers to help their community vote locally
With the referendum confirmed for Saturday, 14 October, the AEC is looking for people across Queensland to work at the referendum to provide their...
Two for one rail to boost tourism
Queensland Rail Travel’s Outback Sale is back, offering customers two for the price of one train tickets on all its long-distance western line services.
Tickets...
Pretty in Pastels
The well attended North Gregory Turf Club meeting in Winton last weekend was awash with pastels for their five race program.
Even when the...
Keeping wildlife safe during trauma season
Spring has officially sprung and this means Queensland is heading into warmer months, spring and summer are known as the trauma season where our...
Long, hot El Nino summer
CQUniversity Adjunct Professor of Environmental Geography Steve Turton says Central West residents should be prepared for a long, hot summer.
Australia's Bureau of Meteorology formally...
No excuse for abuse
Energex and Ergon employees have reported almost as many incidents of threats, abuse or violence from members of the public in six months as...
A Night of Glamour and Giving in Longreach
The much-anticipated Flyer's Ball is set to dazzle the Longreach community, with just one week remaining until the big night on Saturday 7 October,...
Community Events
Social Lawn Bowls
Barcaldine Bowls Club will host a social bowls competition from Saturday 14 October from 6.30pm for up to eight weeks.
Cost is $40...
Labour crisis remains one year after Jobs and Skills Summit
Australians are experiencing a triple whammy under Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
Whether it’s groceries, energy bills or your mortgage, cost-of-living pressures are higher under...
ORA – Triumph of Spirit and Sportsmanship
A highly successful rowing regatta was held in Barcaldine and Longreach over the weekend of the 15-16 September.
Over 20 rowing clubs from across...
Johnstone hits top form
Peter Johnstone returned to form in impressive fashion during the Ilfracombe Golf Club’s November Monthly Medal, producing a glittering score of net 73 and...
