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...
Flowering Eucalypts for western gardens
This weekend I thought I would highlight some very interesting plant varieties that will make coastal gardeners envious.
Have you ever taken the time...
Rabobank Agribusiness Leadership Awards return after Covid break – with nominations now open...
The annual trans-Tasman Rabobank Leadership Awards is returning – after a three-year Covid-enforced hiatus – with nominations now open for 2023.
And a new...
Rabobank announces two new appointments to food and agri research team
Rabobank has announced the appointment of two new analysts to its food and agribusiness research division, RaboResearch, in Australia and New Zealand.
Vitor Pistoia...
A golden cascade
It was once the most popular tree grown in gardens in Central Queensland but over the last couple of decades, the Poinciana popularity has...
Barcaldine Mayor’s Column
The Queensland State Government has recently released a consultation paper regarding a review of the Brands Act.
After a number of approaches from around...
Jockey Missen to go out on a high
Scratch maps of Australia are usually reversed for grey nomads who are ticking off all the towns they have visited along their journey.
For...
