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Shitbox Rally to visit the outback

On Sunday, 15 and Monday, 16 October, Winton and Windorah residents are cautioned not to be alarmed by the noise and rattling as hundreds...

Fun at Our Lady’s fete

Our Lady’s Catholic Primary School fete was a flurry of fun on Friday, 6 October. P and F vice-president Sarah Wall said they aimed...

Reward announced in relation to 1982 murder of Anthony Jones

A $500,000 reward has been announced by detectives from the Townsville Criminial Investigation Branch (CIB) for information regarding the murder of Anthony Jones at...

Ardern weighs in NZ election on child poverty, climate

Former New Zealand Prime Minister Dame Jacinda Ardern has made an 11th-hour plea to Kiwis to return Labour to power, citing progress on fighting...

Israel prepares ground offensive, Biden pledges support

Israel has vowed to escalate its response to an attack by the Palestinian militant group Hamas with a ground offensive, while US President Joe...

Prince Harry’s suit against News Corp likely for 2025

Prince Harry's lawsuit against News Corp's British tabloids is likely to go to trial in early 2025, the High Court in London has been...

National search to unearth fresh teen acting talent

Australia's most promising teen actors have a chance to strut their stuff in front of a Hollywood casting director, thanks to a national talent...

Fallen firefighters honoured

Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) hosted commemorative ceremonies across the state on Tuesday, 10 October, in honour of those firefighters who have lost...

Charity event, Flyers Ball regarded as…A soaring success

Last Saturday, 7 October, the Longreach community bore witness to the captivating night that is the Flyers Ball, an event that has grown into...

Council plans for October

Last week, the CEO and I, along with the Deputy Mayor, were in Winton for the Western Queensland Alliance of Councils annual assembly. The...

A night under the stars

Hundreds attended the Winton Outback Festival's Sunset Charity Gala Dinner for an evening under the stars and celebrated the magical outback sunset. Attendees heard from...

End of an era

After 30 years, a popular business will close its doors, with Barcaldine News operating until the end of October. Located at 103 Oak Street,...

The tragic death of Elizabeth Zanetti, 100 years on

On 22 March, 1926, the tragic death of Elizabeth Zanetti occurred in Longreach. A descendant of Elizabeth has requested the sharing of this...

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