Court ruling renews calls for gender treatment bans
Family First has renewed its calls for a ban on puberty blockers, hormone treatment and surgical "mutilation" of gender-confused children in the wake of...
Welcome to Winton’s new chief executive officer
Winton Shire Council has named Louise Knol as its new chief executive officer, with her appointment formally endorsed at a special meeting of council...
Fond farewell for interim CEO
Winton bid a fond farewell and offered many thanks to the interim Winton Shire Council CEO Bruce Davidson last week.
Bruce has spent this...
What brought the rain?
CQUniversity Adjunct Professor of Environmental Geography Steve Turton says complex factors, including climate change, have driven the rain events battering Western Queensland in recent...
Hometown boy Wade caps off big weekend
On Sunday night, 13 April, at the recreation grounds, fireworks will signal the end of a memorable Winton 150 weekend.
It is free...
Wicked good time at the Royal
One hundred and ten patrons celebrated the start of the school holidays and the new look Royal Theatre in Winton last Friday when the...
Hub houses history lesson
Since the opening of the Blackall Lifestyle and Community Hub, there have been many changes which have showcased community.
Not only becoming home...
Funding for fencing brings relief
Maranoa MP and Nationals leader David Littleproud has welcomed much-needed funding for exclusion fencing amid the electorate's devastating floods.
Mr Littleproud said the Federal and...
News in Brief
Youth Council meets
Last week, the newly formed Blackall-Tambo Youth Council held their first official meeting in the Blackall Council Chambers.
Despite the weather, Tambo councillors...
Easter in Longreach in 1925
The newspapers from Easter time in 1925 in Longreach do not contain any mention of the Easter Bunny, Easter eggs, chocolate, or hot...
On This Day: National Pet Day!
People love their pets! They’re some of the most excellent companions people can have and make a living each day just a little bit...
Waltzing on to Winton
Visitors from as far away as the USA enjoyed a special program at the Waltzing Matilda Day last weekend.
Held on 6 April each...
Jets turn on the burners in second half smashing
A high-flying superstar has helped Ipswich claim a second win over Central Queensland this Hostplus Cup season.
Gold Coast winger Alofiana Khan-Pereira converted a...
