Roads closed and flash flooding
As of 2.49pm, the following road closures are current: Ilfracombe to Aramac, Longreach to Muttaburra (Crossmoor), Muttaburra to Bowen Downs.
The following roads should...
Another nail in the coffin for Outback tourism
They announced an estimated 550,000 Qantas and Jetstar fares would be discounted for cities including Cairns, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast and The Whitsundays....
Water outages Emerald
SOME residents will experience water shut offs as the council continues waterworks maintenance throughout Emerald.
Some shutoffs occurred today, with further scheduled Tuesday and...
Left in the dirt
INLAND and outback destinations have been “left behind” in a recent marketing move by the Australian Government, according to a local tourism coordinator.
Central...
Barcoo new councillor Tony Jackson
Commissioner Pat Vidgen said the result delivered a difference of only one vote between the top candidates.
Tony Jackson received 55 votes with...
Major flooding in Gemfields
GEMFIELDSresidents are urged to stay safe as major flooding from torrential rainovernight sweeps throughout the area.
Over 200mm ofrain fell into the Sapphire catchment last...
Cancer Atlas update could save lives
UPDATES to Cancer Council Queensland’s Australian Cancer Atlas could save lives by highlighting geographical disparities in cancer diagnosis and excess death rates.
The update, in...
Water outages in Emerald this week
SCHEDULED wateroutages will affect parts of emerald Tuesday March 16 and Wednesday March 17while work commences on replacing water hydrants and valves
Residents ofCampbell Street,...
RSL commemorates ANZACs
A LOCAL organisation has pulled out all the stops for their annual fundraiser this year for a day of patriotism.
The Emerald RSL club...
Bringing 3000 brumbies to the Central West
Paul Johnston and Moreen Levin run a privately funded venture in Central Queensland called Clearview Brumby Rescue, driven by a passion to preserve our...
Pink Stumps Day a hit for six
LAST WEEKEND saw a sea of pink flood onto local cricket grounds as a cricketing club hosting an annual fundraiser for a good cause....
Rural Families Connect
Families travelled from as far away as Goondiwindi, Julia Creek, McKinley and Charters Towers regions to take part in the week’s activities from ...
Teal eyes Birdsville after Gladstone triumph
With the Gladstone Cup of 2025 in his possession, comeback trainer Gary Teal has a few more iconic Queensland bush Cups on his agenda.
The...
