CW cases just shy of 50
In the past 24-hour-period, COVID-19 cases in the west have shot up by three, making a total of 49.
Including one in Alpha, 10...
Fatal motorcycle incident
A Longreach man has died following a motorcycle crash in Longreach, yesterday morning.
Early investigations indicate the man was riding along Tonkoro Road when he...
Could be better, could be raining
As a follow-on to the bright side of drought, I thought I’d consider the bright side of rain since we’ve enjoyed a bit.
One of...
Blast from the past
The Northern Territory Investigation Committee has reported. Two Queenslanders comprised that Commission-Messers W. L. Payne (Chairman of the Queensland Land Administration Board), and ...
Christmas Lights Winners
Longreach Region Christmas Lights Competition Winners
Ilfracombe Business
1st Prize - Bec’s Family Day Care Centre
2nd Prize - Ilfracombe Police Station
Ilfracombe Residential
1st Prize - 11 Torrs...
Peltophorums at Christmas
Everybody has a certain item or event that they associate with the coming of Christmas.
To me, it has always been when the Peltophorum...
Fourth recorded case in CW
A Blackall resident has been noted as the Central West community's fourth case of COVID-19.
Central West Hospital and Health Service Chief Executive Anthony West...
Holding the line
In 2019 floods wreaked havoc across northern Queensland.
Tens of thousands of cattle lost, businesses collapsed.
Nature and the Wet Season did its worst.
Yet...
A gift back to community
To share out the Christmas spirit, Outback Aussie Tours hosted a Christmas Light Tour, allowing locals to ride in the new tour bus recently...
The bright side of drought
I have a friend who posts motivational messages that encourage positive thinking, even about the negatives in your life.
I think we can agree...
Santa visits the outer Barcoo
Yaraka residents were given a treat recently when Santa, with an Elf, drove into town on a motorbike to deliver presents to the 25...
‘Ridiculously good times’ always temporary: Cleary
Ivan Cleary always knew Penrith's good times would one day come to a halt, but he still "absolutely" believes the Panthers' season is alive.
After...
