Brighter than ever – Blackall’s festival set to shine
The Better in Blackall festival 2025 is around the corner, where the township will be transformed into a sea of colour and four jam-packed...
Community feedback supports funding of new initiatives
Feedback from the community has helped inform the selection of several new initiatives that will support ongoing Central West Hospital and Health Service activities....
Driving home one day…
Driving home one day, I realised there’s no such thing as a typical day out here.
Every day is different, including every drive to and...
On This Day: International Scuba Day!
Diving deep underwater to see and experience the plants and animals located there is a fairly recent experience for humans.
In fact, it was only...
Ten new nurse graduates to join Central West Health
Ten new nursing graduates will start work with Central West Hospital and Health Service from 4 August with a week’s orientation at Longreach. ...
‘Too much to lose’: AgForce defends biosecurity on behalf of Queensland cattle producers
Queensland’s peak representative body for rural producers is backing calls from Cattle Australia for an independent scientific review to reassess the decision to lift...
Winton unveils 2025-26 budget
Winton Shire Council has unveiled its 2025–2026 Annual Budget, demonstrating a steadfast commitment to community wellbeing, prudent financial management, and critical infrastructure investment.
Mayor Cathy...
Grant relief for graziers
Graziers across western Queensland impacted by this year’s floods can now access grants of up to $500,000 to repair or replace damaged exclusion fencing,...
Entries close soon
Time is running out to win the journey of a lifetime!
Entries close at noon on Thursday, 14 August, so don’t miss your chance to...
Racing clubs across Gregory electorate to share in state funding
Country racing clubs across the Gregory electorate are set to benefit from a major funding injection, with more than $3 million earmarked for infrastructure...
Brain science could help break Qld’s NAPLAN spiral
CQUniversity expert says neuroscience-backed strategies offer real answers to the State’s learning slump.
Queensland’s 2025 NAPLAN results paint a concerning picture, but the solution may...
Beef inquiry bid fails
The Coalition has blasted the Federal Government and the Greens after a push for a Senate inquiry into the controversial decision to allow beef...
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...
