Flood of support
Premier David Crisafulli says the State Government is "here for the long haul" as Western Queensland recovers from the worst flooding event in 50...
Man and horse rescued from floodwaters
Police and emergency services have rescued a man and his horse from floodwaters at Tambo on Wednesday, 2 April.
Shortly before 5.30am, the 31-year-old Blackall...
Rains could prompt surge in black fly across WQ
Heavy rains and flooding across Western Queensland could lead to a surge in black fly and bush mosquito populations across the region, public health...
Braving rain for community forum
Despite the rain making it hard for families to get to the Blackall Cultural Centre on Friday, 28 March, a small cross section...
Premier visits ‘Winton Island’
Winton is no stranger to being surrounded by water and over the last week in March we saw more than 300mm of rain at...
Fond farewell for interim CEO
Winton bid a fond farewell and offered many thanks to the interim Winton Shire Council CEO Bruce Davidson last week.
Bruce has spent this...
Cuddle cot for grieving families
A generous donation has provided Longreach Hospital’s maternity unit with a cuddle cot to help support families who experience the loss of their...
No rate cut, but hopes mounting for May
The Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) has acknowledged Tuesday's decision by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) to keep the cash rate on...
On This Day: International Children’s Book Day!
Revisit your childhood favorites, or read them to your own kids or grandkids. Check out new children’s book recommendations, and help kids learn to...
No April fools – Life emerges at Adavale
This was no April fools on Tuesday morning - Ergon Energy crews who choppered into Adavale, south of Isisford, to tackle power restoration found...
State Recovery Coordinator appointed for Western Queensland flood recovery
The Queensland Government has appointed Stuart Mackenzie OAM as the State Recovery Coordinator to lead the recovery efforts in western Queensland following the once-in-a-generation flooding.
Stuart...
Take to the Skies in 24-hours
On 2 April 2025, the Royal Flying Doctor Service - Queensland (RFDS) will host its inaugural Giving Day ‘Take to the Skies’ – a...
Dynamic duo shine on the green
It was quieter on the bowling green at Longreach Bowls Club last weekend with only one competition game, but a great turnout for social...
