Archives: What was news 75 years ago
On this day 29 April 1949
Anzac Day ceremony in Muttaburra
An Anzac Day observance in Muttaburra was a poignant tribute, characterised by meaningful ceremonies and...
A super set for the shower
I was in the shower when the hot water fully kicked in and I started thinking about Cole Porter (‘Too Darn Hot’).
I think about...
Local connectivity issues in the spotlight
Communities across regional, rural, and remote Australia can now have their say on telecommunications issues as public submissions open on the Regional Telecommunications Review.
The...
Ross rides 4000km for Ronald McDonald House
Ross Maclean has pedalled a lonely trail along the bitumen shoulders of the Capricorn Highway through to the Central West this week with nothing...
QLD launches agritourism program
The Outback Queensland Tourism Association has partnered with Sparrowly Group to deliver a tailored one-on-one mentoring program to support farmers or graziers looking to...
Barcy border beauty
Bec and Bill Plumb hosted the second Barcaldine Garden Discussion Group get-together for 2024 in the peaceful rural beauty spot they have created in...
Riding for the Outback
A peloton of bike riders travelling from Brisbane will be finishing their journey in Longreach this Friday, 26 April.
RideWest raises money for the Royal...
Opal uncertainty remains
Winton Shire Council mayor Cathy White wants the State Government to get "back around the table" to provide reassurance to the region's opal miners...
Seniors warned to be aware of scams
Scamwatch statistics have revealed Queenslanders over the age of 65 are experiencing bigger losses to scammers than any other age group, reporting $34,891,745 million...
Sculpting the heart of Winton
Winton Creative Arts Inc has announced the opening of the $9000 sculpture competition, with nominations closing on the 17 May, and with the artworks...
The rain brings garden surprises
Since the recent rain there have been so many plants in our gardens making spectacular displays.
Many of these flowering plants are even totally...
Community Events Billboard
Friday 26 April
Tower Hill Races
Racing both days, bar open from 10am! Live music, free camping, hot shower and toilets and fully catered all weekend....
Maroons to embrace history in bid to create their own
Queensland have vowed to go back to the well and channel the spirit of 1995 again, as they attempt to defy State of Origin...
