Queensland records worst crime data in two decades
Queensland Police data paints a dire picture of the state's crime outlook with a monthly average of 50,000 offences committed in 2023.
Assaults, sexual offences,...
Hot year is just the beginning
Stifling temperatures in 2023 may be looked back on fondly, according to climate experts - as it's only expected to get hotter from here.
Scientists...
Stanmore launches community grants
Stanmore Resources has launched its Community Grant Program for a sixth year to support Central Queensland-based community groups, clubs, schools and not-for-profit organisations deliver...
ECQ opens applications for election jobs
Applications have opened for more than 10,000 casual election official roles that will be needed to deliver the local government elections in Queensland on...
Back-to-school budget blowout
Spending on back-to-school costs will burn a significant hole in parents' pockets, according to new research by Finder, Australia’s comparison site.
Finder crunched the...
Rental cost out of wack
This week's monthly consumer price index figures from the ABS confirm housing and rental inflation trends are out of step with the rest of...
Jemco Meats Transforms Butchering
In a significant leap toward modernising the local shopping landscape, Jemco Meats, under the enthusiastic leadership of Jed Marks, is set to revolutionise the...
Keeping the wheels turning
Meals on Wheels has long been synonymous with compassionate care, and the essence of this program lies in its commitment to delivering meals to...
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...
Answering the call: volunteer ambulance drivers serving Aramac
Volunteering as an ambulance driver in the small Central West Queensland town of Aramac is more than just a role - it is a...
