Ardern weighs in NZ election on child poverty, climate
Former New Zealand Prime Minister Dame Jacinda Ardern has made an 11th-hour plea to Kiwis to return Labour to power, citing progress on fighting...
Israel prepares ground offensive, Biden pledges support
Israel has vowed to escalate its response to an attack by the Palestinian militant group Hamas with a ground offensive, while US President Joe...
Prince Harry’s suit against News Corp likely for 2025
Prince Harry's lawsuit against News Corp's British tabloids is likely to go to trial in early 2025, the High Court in London has been...
National search to unearth fresh teen acting talent
Australia's most promising teen actors have a chance to strut their stuff in front of a Hollywood casting director, thanks to a national talent...
Fallen firefighters honoured
Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) hosted commemorative ceremonies across the state on Tuesday, 10 October, in honour of those firefighters who have lost...
Charity event, Flyers Ball regarded as…A soaring success
Last Saturday, 7 October, the Longreach community bore witness to the captivating night that is the Flyers Ball, an event that has grown into...
Council plans for October
Last week, the CEO and I, along with the Deputy Mayor, were in Winton for the Western Queensland Alliance of Councils annual assembly.
The...
A night under the stars
Hundreds attended the Winton Outback Festival's Sunset Charity Gala Dinner for an evening under the stars and celebrated the magical outback sunset.
Attendees heard from...
End of an era
After 30 years, a popular business will close its doors, with Barcaldine News operating until the end of October.
Located at 103 Oak Street,...
A mountain of supply
Australia’s sheep, cattle and goat markets are being impacted by very high production numbers, compounded by already large volumes of meat in congested supply...
Extending an olive branch
As I return from a drought forum with a range of Ministers and interest groups in Rockhampton, I’m reflecting on the difference that political...
Igniting the racing spirit
Winton is the heart of outback Queensland’s tourism landscape, and just a couple of weeks ago, the town had its horse racing spirit rekindled...
Johnstone goes low in final
It has been a busy stretch for the Ilfracombe Golf Club, with major events rolling through in recent weeks.
The annual Club Championships wrapped up...
