Breaking down barriers
Autistic pilot Hayden McDonald touched down in Longreach on Saturday afternoon, taking a quick break in his solo almost 8000 nautical miles (15,000 kilometres)...
Landmark legislation introduced to criminalise Coercive Control
Coercive control is set to become a standalone offence, with the new offence carrying a maximum penalty of 14 years imprisonment.
The Criminal Law...
Raising awareness
Sexual Violence Awareness Month is recognised in Queensland each October, with residents of the Central West encouraged to be aware they are not alone...
Pride plans unveiled
While the Pride of the Murray will not cruise along the Thomson River again, Outback Pioneers has released new plans for the vessel's future....
Maranoa leading with No
With 60 per cent of the country voting No to the Indigenous Voice to Parliament, results show that the Maranoa electorate had the highest...
Gregory MP to quit politics for family
Gregory MP Lachlan Millar has announced he will not contest the next state election in October, 2024.
In a statement released on Wednesday, 18 October,...
Producers encouraged to have their say on future research priorities
Grassfed beef and sheepmeat producers with a burning research challenge that needs attention are encouraged to have their say as part of Meat and...
Farmer counselling sessions double as dry conditions worsen
Australian farmers are seeking mental health support at almost twice the rate they were seeking assistance last year, according to rural charity, Rural Aid....
Kangaroo Paws
With their distinctive flowers and diversity of colours and forms, the Kangaroo Paw or Anigozanthos has become an Australian icon.
Historically, in Central Queensland,...
Bringing care closer to home
The Central West Hospital and Health Service has worked hard over the years to build local services for our diverse communities and bring care...
Look out for our feathered friends
This year marks the 10th anniversary of BirdLife’s Aussie Bird Count, where Australians get the chance to contribute to conservation and preservation of Australia’s...
And What Sounds Would You Hear in a Garage?
(With apologies to those with delicate ears, though I hope I’ve spared your blushes).
I saw a cartoon on social media that went something like...
On This Day: National Word Nerd Day
Grammar geeks, language lovers and word nerds can celebrate with National Word Nerd Day on 9 January.
For those who are always correcting someone’s pronunciation...
