In brief
The Barcaldine Regional Council have awarded the tender of $380,535 to Michael Horman Transport to seal Narbethong Road through LRCIP funding.
Access to Lancewood...
Staggering statistics in end of year review
In an end-of-year review, Leanne Kohler, CEO of the Desert Channels Group, said the whole-of-landscape approach to Prickly Acacia control has reached an industrial...
Blackall Mayor’s Column
Crikey, it’s here again…Xmas?!
The years are getting quicker, either that or I am getting slower.
Local Government has had what can only be described...
New champion for storm season
Moving to Longreach earlier this year, Matt Burrows is the Longreach Disaster Districts new Emergency Management Coordinator with Queensland Fire and Emergency Services overseeing...
Turbulent year for cotton and wool – Rabobank
International markets for wool and cotton have seen much volatility through the course of 2022 – with the lingering impacts of COVID and...
A merry Muttaburra Christmas
This year was the 79th annual Muttaburra Town & Country Christmas Tree event.
It was a lovely evening in Jubilee Park, after having a...
Christmas Connections
Like many of you, I have family scattered around the globe.
One of the wonders of social media is being able to connect with...
Barcaldine 2022 Christmas Light and Rural Mailbox Competition
The results of the Barcaldine Regional Council 2022 Christmas Lights Competition and Rural Mailbox Competition are in and as always a spectacular effort has...
Longreach Community Person of the Year
This year we have given the Longreach Community Person of the Year award to none other than our own Michael "Llyody" Lloyd.
Not only...
Barcaldine Mayor’s Column
Entering yet another festive season, too early or with not enough done; almost all of us looking forward to a chance to unwind, or...
Christmas Day community lunch welcomes Blackall
Christmas can be a joyful time, but we also know it’s not always easy for everyone.
That’s why it’s so important to have opportunities...
