Masks mandatory for all Queenslanders.
The Greater Brisbane Region willenter a three-day lockdown following a COVID-19 outbreak that restrictsnon-essential travel to and from Brisbane from 5pm today (March 29).
All...
Prestigious honours for incredible locals
In an intimate ceremony, His Excellency the Honourable Paul De Jersey presented two members with Australian honours and awards.
Daphne May Rich was presentenced...
Mum and daughter raise $12k for charity
Last Friday night at the Birdcage Hotel, Lainey Rockett and her mother Corinne Ballard shaved their heads in support of Shave for a Cure...
‘Great relief’ as water restrictions ease
WATERrestrictions have been eased for residents of Emerald, Blackwater and Bluffafter the large inflow of water into Fairbairn Dam recently.
Restrictionsare now at Level 0,...
First COVID-19 vaccinations in the Central West
“We’ve had no cases in the Central West because of because of the work that these communities have done, with all the measures they’ve...
Three vehicle collision in Moranbah
A three-vehicle collision took place in Moranbah this morning.
Queensland Ambulance Services attended the scene at GoonyellaRd at 5.37 am.
Three people involved in the collision...
Community wellbeing a focus for stock squad
Allan Cook is the new Detective Sergeant officer-in-charge of Longreach Stock and Rural Crime Investigation Squad.
The stock squad are tasked with assisting...
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...
MATES combat suicide
A landmark study has revealed that targeted mental health interventions during the Rookwood Weir project have led to measurable improvements in worker wellbeing.
Construction on...
