When the tables are turned: Best man to best mate
At about 6.30am on Mother’s Day, Mr Truss was discovered unconsciousby his wife in their family home near Quilpie.
“I remember waking up that morning...
Winton’’s Bronze Swagman Award for Bush Verse
Judge Jack Drake of Stanthorpe has chosen Marco Gliori’s poem FUMBLES asthe winner of $500 and a bronze statuette crafted by Queensland sculptor DaphneMayo....
Single vehicle fire in Longreach
Acting Inspector of Longreach Fire and Rescue Services, Scott Marsh, said local firefighters were alerted at around 12:45pm.
Civilians at the scene used fire extinguishers...
Top Central Highlands artists share in $10,000 of prize money
MORE THAN 40 district artists vied for their share of $10,000 in prize money at the annual art awards showcase at the weekend.
The 2020...
Never a dull moment for doctors
MEDICAL STAFF are never really off duty.
That’s the harsh reality experienced by Rockhampton Hospital junior doctors Madeleine Storey, Evan Morgan and David Carr over...
Hands-on help for new parents and their bubs
THERE is a hidden gem of a service that aims to improve the health of your infant and achieve a better night’s sleep happening...
Councillors introduced to Fire Brigade’’s heavy hitter
Kilo is one of eight similar vehicleslocated in Queensland, with three based in Brisbane and one each in Gladstone,Rockhampton, Emerald, Mackay and Longreach.
Longreach Fire...
Do your bit to stop the carnage
OnWednesday, July 22, Longreach Police hosted a local traffic operation targetingseatbelt and mobile phone offences. Police were disappointed with the highnumber of motorists that...
Healthcare windback not on agenda for Alpha and Jericho
Theletter expressed the concerns of especially Alpha residents that due to theCovid-19 epidemic, combined with the perceived concentration on telehealthservices rather than personal consultation...
Toxicity an ongoing battle for the Nogoa system
A recent assessment of the health of Central Highlands waterways has returned mixed results.
The overall health of Fitzroy Basin waterways has slightly...
COVID-19 prompts council retirement
There was movement among the executive leadership at Central Highlands Regional Council this week with the resignation of General Manager Infrastructure and Water Utilities...
Capricorn Highway blocked from truck rollover
Police are on the scene of a fully loaded B-double cattle truck rollover on the Capricorn Highway near the Gogango Range outside of Duaringa....
Join in run for mental health
Nominations are still being accepted for the Australia Day Run for Mental Health in Blackall on Sunday, 26 January at 5.30am.
They close 4pm...
