Extending an olive branch
As I return from a drought forum with a range of Ministers and interest groups in Rockhampton, I’m reflecting on the difference that political...
Igniting the racing spirit
Winton is the heart of outback Queensland’s tourism landscape, and just a couple of weeks ago, the town had its horse racing spirit rekindled...
Mental health aid
Following the success of last year’s inaugural event, Beyond Blue is encouraging people to gather around the Big Blue Table again in 2023.
Big Blue...
Behind the rural housing crisis
Unable to attend the recent Bush Summit held in Rockhampton, I pondered the lost opportunity to discuss the need for governments to provide solutions...
Gardening grand champion
Keen gardener Matt Neuendorf has been awarded for his labour at Longreach Regional Council’s ‘My Garden’ competition.
The local builder took home the titles...
Jessamine Jazz
The Jessamine Place - Ageing in the Outback team in Winton took the opportunity afforded by the return of so many ex-Wintonites to the...
New-look QPS vehicles
New fit-for-purpose marked District Duty Officer (DDO) police vehicles are being rolled out across Queensland, equipped with the latest technology and ‘rumbler’ vibration sirens.
Designed...
Why hello there!
One week in Longreach down, and many more to go.
As some will have read, I have moved from Rockhampton to Longreach, and having...
Fun in the Winton outback
Every two years, the Winton Outback Festival takes centre stage, and good crowds enjoy the zany activities ranging from the Little Swaggies, the truck...
Here’s to the happy couple
Grace and Jodie are true Longreach locals and had known each other through friends but never really socialised/hung out together until playing in a...
Longreach Scouts historical achievement
It was a proud moment for the Longreach Scouts as they celebrated 110 years, the achievements of its members and the unveiling of their...
Deliberate damage to First Nations sacred site sparks…Call for answers
Damage to a sacred well near Windorah has been identified as deliberate, with Longreach detectives calling the public for assistance.
The well, located at...
Battle of wits with lambs
There’s an old saying that the only thing dumber than sheep is anyone who works with sheep.
I can attest that this is a fallacy.
Either...
