Roadside Drug Testing marks 15 years
Fifteen years ago, at midnight on 1 December, Queensland became the fourth state in Australia to introduce Roadside Drug Testing (RDT).
Prior to this, the...
Herculean efforts for local flowers and clothes
After being married and having children by the age of 22, Clothe Me and Dusty Blooms owner Rhiannon Matthews, has managed to build herself...
New Shoe B Doo owners
The Longreach community are excited to hear about Des and Julie Rowe, the new owners of the much-loved shoe store, Shoe B Doo.
The...
Splash and dash at OLC
Students at Our Lady's Catholic School were treated to a bit of fun last week with a "Splatacular Fun Run" held on the school...
School awards: Our Lady’s Catholic School
The school year at Our Lady's Catholic School was celebrated last week, with the best and brightest receiving awards.
RAPAD celebrates 30 years
The central west governing body RAPAD (Remote Area Planning and Development Board) has celebrated its 30th anniversary at its annual Friends of RAPAD event.
The...
Rewald runs rampant at Bacaldine
Popular Blackall conditional David Rewald had a day out at the Barcaldine Race club on Saturday with a training treble.
It was the last race...
Bradfield scheme turns to dust
Residents of Western Queensland who’d hoped an 80-year-old vision was about to come to fruition were dealt a blow last week when the Queensland...
Land Court decision rules against Alpha coal project
Friday’s Land Court decision against Clive Palmer’s Galilee Coal Project may have far-reaching consequences for all planned new coal mines in Queensland.
Youth Verdict and...
Isisford’s bravest
Seven of Isisford's bravest had their beards, heads, chests or backs shaved for a good cause recently.
The shave took place at the Golden...
Santa comes to the Barcoo
Isisford has an annual Santa Competition, and this year they have upped the ante with some wonderful displays popping up around town.
The whole...
REGIONAL: ‘Good data’ on Fitzroy
The feedback is starting to arrive regarding Rockhampton's suitability as an Olympic venue, and it looks like good news for the Beef Capital.
Rockhampton Region...
