2025 extreme weather claims reach $1.2 billion
New data released this week by the Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) shows that insurance losses from ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred and February’s North Queensland...
SES volunteers bolster Winton ranks
Local Winton SES Group Leader Victoria Smith had her resources bolstered over the last week with the arrival of three volunteers from the Gladstone...
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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......
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Sandbag filling station
While they don't expect floodwaters at Longreach to reach town, Longreach Regional Council has set up a sandbag filling station in the...
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...
Jets turn on the burners in second half smashing
A high-flying superstar has helped Ipswich claim a second win over Central Queensland this Hostplus Cup season.
Gold Coast winger Alofiana Khan-Pereira converted a...
