Jaymon into top six after nerve-wracking elimination
Rockhampton's Jaymon Bob has won his way through to Australian Idol's top six following a tense elimination episode on Monday night.
The 23-year-old found himself...
Israeli strike at Gaza hospital kills five
An Israeli airstrike on a Gaza hospital has killed five people, including a Hamas political leader.
The Gaza Health Ministry said the strike on Sunday...
Doctor takes script fraud across interstate lines
A doctor who stole a colleague's prescription pad and forged her signature had his tangled web of lies uncovered when he took his crimes...
Rural Maternity Summit in Longreach
Nearly 200 people will attend a rural maternity summit at the Civic Centre in Longreach from 3 to 6 April, with delegates hailing from...
Path to fair school funding reached
Public schools across Australia are on the way to full funding after a landmark agreement was reached Monday, 24 March between the Commonwealth and...
‘Going to lock you up’: cop warning for regional youth
Young offenders stealing cars or holding the elderly at knifepoint are being put on notice with dedicated police officers posted in hotspots to tackle...
Cheap medicine scheme ‘not for sale’ despite US threats
The prime minister has vowed to defend Australia's cheaper medicines program, revealing a plan to slash prices further in the face of threats from...
MPs pleased with Beef Road funds
MPs Glen Kelly and Sean Dillon couldn’t be happier that the Federal Government has released $38 million to start early works on the Central...
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Sunshine Physio and Pilates - Sundays
After a long hiatus, pilates will be starting back at Ilfracombe. Same great location, same great flow......
Representatives sought for advisory committees
The Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal (FRRR) is calling for expressions of interest from people in remote, rural and regional Australia to help...
‘Remarkable’ Jenny remembered
Friends and colleagues have remembered Waltzing Matilda Centre coordinator Jenny Elliott as a "truly remarkable member of our community".
A loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister,...
Archives: What was in the news 72 years ago
ON THIS DAY
20 March 1943
St Patrick's Day was not allowed to pass in Barcaldine without some celebration in honour of Ireland's patron saint.
During the...