Elections officially underway
The 2024 local government elections are officially underway, following the publishing of the Notice of Election on Monday, 29 January.
Around 3.7 million Queenslanders will...
The Bones are Good
After over 20 years of tireless work in the field, Winton pastoralist David Elliott has once again been recognised for his contributions to Central...
Australia Day award winners
Citizens and community organisations from around the Central West were recognised with Australia Day Awards last week.
Longreach Regional Council held awards ceremonies in Longreach,...
Australia Day honour for Ambo Erin
Longreach Senior Operations Supervisor Erin Saltmarsh has been named in this year's Australia Day Honours List, receiving an Ambulance Service Medal.
Durack-based Advanced Care Paramedic...
Head to rec centre during power outage
An upcoming planned power outage scheduled by Ergon Energy for Sunday, 4 February, will affect the towns of Longreach and Ilfracombe.
Longreach Regional Council...
RSL hosts lunch for seniors
The Longreach RSL welcomed many seniors to a free Australia Day Lunch on Friday, 26 January, provided by the Longreach Regional Council.
The friendly...
Crotons are perfect canopy
It does not matter if you live along the coast or in western areas of Queensland if you have a large canopy tree you...
Troubled TV star O’Keefe guilty of domestic assault
Former TV host Andrew O’Keefe has been found guilty of multiple domestic violence and drug offences.
The broadcaster was hit with three sets of charges,...
Hibernating Dark Mofo defrosts winter feast, nude swim
Hobart’s annual winter festival Dark Mofo might be in hibernation for 2024, but the popular celebration has confirmed the return of its signature winter...
Man charged with harassment, stalking near Swift’s home
A man has been arrested and charged with harassment and stalking after several complaints were made about an “emotionally disturbed male acting erratically“ in...
Rabobank welcomes new CEO
Caroline Oosterbaan has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of Rabobank Australia and Regional Manager Australia and New Zealand.
Ms Oosterbaan will succeed...
