ZEN’s not in the Zone
Key stakeholder ZEN Energy has pulled out of the Barcaldine Renewable Energy Zone (BREZ) project, citing "changes in the State Government’s focus and priorities".
A...
On This Day: National Pickle Day!
It’s National Pickle Day, everyone! Did you forget? Oh, then you must think you’re in a right pickle, but don’t worry. Be as cool...
Tight rental market continues in Maranoa
Queensland's rental market is being described as a traffic jam as September quarter vacancy rates reveal the Maranoa region is still sitting tight at...
A day to remember
Remembrance Day services were held around the Central West on Tuesday, 11 November, with residents young and old paying tribute to the brave men...
Era closes at Winton Hotel
After 27 years behind the bar, Kev and Jo Fawcett handed over the reins at the Winton Hotel this week.
Kev joked that "old age...
On This Day: World Kindness Day!
Kindness Day was born when a collection of humanitarian groups came together and made a “Declaration of Kindness”.
Likewise, on Kindness Day, everyone is...
Geomagnetic storm to bring auroras
The Australian Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) and the US National Oceanic and Atmosphere Administration (NOAA) have issued a geomagnetic storm alert, which has the...
Short stories for Christmas
Entries in the 150-word Short Short Story with a Christmas in the Outback theme are coming in thick and fast.
Here is one written by...
News in Brief
Works at community park
Longreach Regional Council has announced that works have started at the Longreach Community Park, funded by the Federal Government through the...
Blokes, Balls and Bullzeyes Darts and Pool Comp
Come celebrate International Men’s Day in Outback Style.
Longreach Regional Council is hosting Blokes, Balls and Bullzeyes Darts and Pool Comp across the region.
Grab your...
On This Day: National Chicken Soup for the Soul Day!
There are some books that are written to see you through the darkest days, to help shine light through the ponderous, pitch-black clouds that...
A difficult plant to control
Try as I might, sometimes I just cannot convey my practical experiences to some younger folk.
Last month it was all to do with this...
Western Queensland cattle producer named AgForce Producer of the Year 2025
Maranoa beef producer Anthony “Bim” Struss has been named the AgForce Producer of the Year 2025, recognising his outstanding leadership, innovation, and lifelong service...
