Alcock’s pie chart
As remembered by Wendy Kerrigan, daughter of Mr W Alcock.
Wendy related this story to Elaine Britton on 7 April 2021.
My father came...
Whipping to Winton for golden event
The time has come, Winton is set to celebrate 50 years of the Outback Festival and families being encouraged to “Whip Out To Winton”...
Health workers needed
Industry leaders are urgently calling on the Government for assistance ahead of the Jobs and Skills Summit scheduled this week to ensure health workforce...
25 years of riding lands in Longreach
For the 25th year, the Southern Cross Ride For Charity visited Longreach to spend locally and raise awareness for Spina Bifida.
Southern Cross Ride...
A message from the Mayor
It’s hard to believe that in two weeks’ time it will be the 50th anniversary of the Outback Festival.
A tiny festival that started...
Leader’s shout for community leaders
The Leader is hosting drinks for local business and community leaders to thank them for their support of the relaunch of the 98-year-old newspaper,...
Possible devasting affects to CW racing after jigger find
After only just having on the Birdsville Cup early this year, Trainer Todd Austin along with central west jockey Ric McMahon have been suspended...
From broke to Birdsville
"That's where I turned into the straight, and Sacharro had a really good run through transit.
"I was following the favourite, Jochberg, the Pat...
Cinema returns
"Why did I want to bring back the cinema?" Star Cinema owner Norm Salisbury is sitting on a small stool behind the cinema counter,...
Barcy honours standout staff
The Barcaldine Regional Council ended 2025 by recognising staff members who exemplified its workplace values, presenting its inaugural Organisational Culture Awards.
The awards were announced...
