Controlled burn at Mount Archer
The Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) will start planned burning within Mount Archer National Park and State Forest from tomorrow, 15 February, until...
Rally against ‘reckless’ projects
Sixth-generation Kalapa cattle grazier Glen Kelly was one of hundreds of farmers and locals from 116 regional communities around Australia to take the fight...
First coal from new Bowen Basin mine
Futura Resources has exposed its first coal and inaugural sales from its new mine, north-east of Emerald, are expected this month.
The company secured $30...
What’s On: Community Noticeboard
Saturday 17 February
Longreach 9's Rugby League Carnival
Open men's and women's Rugby
Team registration due Friday 2 February.
Time: 9 am to 7 pm
Cost: FREE ENTRY, $400...
From the Archives; What was news 100 years ago
8 February 1924
The inquiry regarding the fire incident at the Commercial Hotel building on 6 January resumed, under the guidance of Mr. W. Rillie,...
News in Brief
Youth crime committee re-opens submissions
The Queensland Parliament’s Youth Justice Reform Select Committee has re-opened its call for submissions and confirmed plans to hold...
Police seeking beer bandits on keg stealing benders
Thieves are cashing in on a golden 'hopportunity', stealing empty beer kegs from outside pubs in a crimewave that's costing the industry tens of...
Palace says King has cancer, to undergo treatment
King Charles has been diagnosed with a form of cancer and the 75-year-old will postpone his public duties while he undergoes treatment, Buckingham Palace...
Get entries in for top tourist town
Queenslanders are being called on to nominate their favourite hotspots, local treasures, and hidden gems for the 2024 Queensland Top Tourism Town Awards.
Presented by...
Barcy Ball on the horizon
The Barcaldine Ball is less than a month away, with the town set to host their first one in six years on Saturday 2...
Community Billboard
Saturday 10 February
Alpha QCWA General Meeting
Members please bring a plate to share for lunch
Ladies interested in joining our branch to keep it open please...
The Valentine Garden
It’s Valentine’s Day this coming Wednesday, a day us fellows can get ourselves in a ton of trouble if we forget to give a...
Budget Breakdown
FEDERAL BUDGET BREAKDOWN
Cost of Living and Tax
A new $250 Working Australians Tax Offset starts from July 1, 2027, along with additional tax cuts and...
