Child sex offenders to be known in public registry
A new register of child sexual abuse offenders promises to give children greater protections.
The new laws will be introduced to Queensland parliament this week,...
Winton unveils plans for growth
The Winton Shire Council has set its sights on a stronger and more resilient future, launching its Economic Development Strategy 2025–2029.
The plan provides a...
Nesting season is here – stay alert when outdoors
Councils across Queensland are alerting residents to be aware that the breeding season for most swooping birds has begun and to take precautions when...
Quality cattle well supported at Emerald
Agents at Emerald yarded 1960 head at the Thursday, 21 August, sale.
The prime sector held firm on last week’s rates, with quality cattle...
Royalties could cripple Bowen Basin mines: BHP
Business behemoth BHP has taken a thinly veiled swipe at the State Government's coal royalty regime, stating it could consider the future of some...
Ben Dobbin joins forces with the Flying Doctor
Media personality Ben Dobbin is the latest high-profile name to sign up as a Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) Lighting the Way...
Battle against locusts demands urgent backing
It’s time to voice the concerns of many central and north-west Queensland graziers with regard to the locust plague that is emerging and already...
Muttaburra Mick turns 105
World War II veteran Richard Thomas Scott, known as "Muttaburra Mick", celebrated his 105th birthday on Sunday, 3 August.
Mr Scott was born in Muttaburra...
Exercising with a view
I feel sorry for people who get most of their exercise in a gym.
Yes, they have state-of-the-art exercise machines to work out pretty much...
Real talk on productivity
There are now 70,000 pages that regulate the building of an Australian home.
This is just one example of the explosion in red tape...
Community Events
WEEKLY
Sunshine Physio and Pilates - Sundays
After a long hiatus, pilates will be starting back at Ilfracombe. Same great location, same great flow......
LNP brings community cabinet to Emerald
Premier David Crisafulli vowed to keep listening to regional voices as Emerald played host to a country cabinet on Sunday, 17 August.
The LNP...
Sports Shorts
THANGOOL SUCCESS
Barcaldine trainer Toni Schofield enjoyed success at Thangool last weekend.
The Schofield-trained Baile Fervor was a dominant winner of the CMC Benchmark 60 Handicap...
