Issues on agenda at Agforce forum
The Central West was place to be for primary producers last week, with Agforce Queensland holding its Northern Region Forum and Dinner at the...
COBOT to the rescue for Longreach patients
Cardiac patients in Longreach will benefit from a world-first cardiac robotic ultrasound, removing the barriers for access quality cardiac care.
The collaborative robot, or COBOT,...
Winton drivers caught on camera
Residents of Winton and surrounds are facing a lean Christmas after more than $286,000 was drained out of the small community by leadfoot drivers...
Welcomed rainfall doesn’t dampen celebrations
The Central West has welcomed this past week of rainfall, despite some localised flooding and a dampener on outdoor Christmas celebrations.
Rainfall of 195mm between...
Five in the running for Gregory LNP preselection
UPDATE: Since the publication of this article, The Leader has been advised that Jack Piggott is not running for the seat of Gregory. Mr...
Women inspired to run for public office
Armed with a $5 million ‘Women in Public Office’ (WIPO) Commonwealth grant, Women for Election has launched its national candidate training program in Queensland...
Laying down the LAWMAC on waste
In all his time in local government, LAWMAC president Neil Fisher has seen waste management go from being something nobody wanted to know about...
Lookout for pasture dieback
Graziers are urged to keep an eye out for pasture dieback, which is continuing to spread to new areas of Queensland.
The Department of Agriculture...
Benefits of four-day school week
CQUniversity's Professor Ken Purnell has welcomed the State Government's decision to allow flexible learning in schools, calling Australia’s school system an "historical artefact".
Under a...
Funding boost for bush businesses now open
Applications are now open for the $50 million Backing Business in the Bush Fund for Queensland SMEs launching projects in regional Queensland.
The $50 million...
Birthday celebrations
Popular Wintonite Bev Taylor celebrated her 80th birthday with family and friends at the North Gregory Hotel last weekend.
Bev was treated to a...
Sing into the festive spirit
Longreach is gearing up for a festive extravaganza when the 'Not So Silent Night' Community Carols take place on 30 November, starting at 6...
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...
