Getting tough on dog laws
Tougher penalties for irresponsible dog owners have been introduced to Parliament after thousands of Queenslanders backed proposed changes to dangerous dog laws.
Penalties include up...
Networking, advocacy for region on agenda
I’m in Brisbane this week as Chair of RAPAD, where we’re hosting our annual ‘Friends of RAPAD’ event.
It’s a great opportunity to connect...
Grevillea cultivars are worth preserving
Over the last 40 years plants like Grevillea Robyn Gordon and Grevillea Honey Gem have become some of the most popular sold in nurseries....
CQ Beef Corridors spared from chop
The Queensland Beef Corridors (QBC) group, representing seven Central Queensland councils, is pleased to see a $400 million investment in road network upgrades survive...
Issues on agenda at Agforce forum
The Central West was place to be for primary producers last week, with Agforce Queensland holding its Northern Region Forum and Dinner at the...
COBOT to the rescue for Longreach patients
Cardiac patients in Longreach will benefit from a world-first cardiac robotic ultrasound, removing the barriers for access quality cardiac care.
The collaborative robot, or COBOT,...
Winton drivers caught on camera
Residents of Winton and surrounds are facing a lean Christmas after more than $286,000 was drained out of the small community by leadfoot drivers...
Welcomed rainfall doesn’t dampen celebrations
The Central West has welcomed this past week of rainfall, despite some localised flooding and a dampener on outdoor Christmas celebrations.
Rainfall of 195mm between...
Five in the running for Gregory LNP preselection
UPDATE: Since the publication of this article, The Leader has been advised that Jack Piggott is not running for the seat of Gregory. Mr...
Women inspired to run for public office
Armed with a $5 million ‘Women in Public Office’ (WIPO) Commonwealth grant, Women for Election has launched its national candidate training program in Queensland...
Laying down the LAWMAC on waste
In all his time in local government, LAWMAC president Neil Fisher has seen waste management go from being something nobody wanted to know about...
Lookout for pasture dieback
Graziers are urged to keep an eye out for pasture dieback, which is continuing to spread to new areas of Queensland.
The Department of Agriculture...
Ross rides 4000km for Ronald McDonald House
Ross Maclean has pedalled a lonely trail along the bitumen shoulders of the Capricorn Highway through to the Central West this week with nothing...
