Cheap medicine scheme ‘not for sale’ despite US threats
The prime minister has vowed to defend Australia's cheaper medicines program, revealing a plan to slash prices further in the face of threats from...
MPs pleased with Beef Road funds
MPs Glen Kelly and Sean Dillon couldn’t be happier that the Federal Government has released $38 million to start early works on the Central...
Community Events Billboard
WEEKLY
Sunshine Physio and Pilates - Sundays
After a long hiatus, pilates will be starting back at Ilfracombe. Same great location, same great flow......
Representatives sought for advisory committees
The Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal (FRRR) is calling for expressions of interest from people in remote, rural and regional Australia to help...
‘Remarkable’ Jenny remembered
Friends and colleagues have remembered Waltzing Matilda Centre coordinator Jenny Elliott as a "truly remarkable member of our community".
A loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister,...
Archives: What was in the news 72 years ago
ON THIS DAY
20 March 1943
St Patrick's Day was not allowed to pass in Barcaldine without some celebration in honour of Ireland's patron saint.
During the...
Longreach and Surrounds 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......
News in Brief
Winton - vehicle and pedestrian incident
Queensland Ambulance Service officers transported one stable patient to Winton Hospital following a vehicle and pedestrian incident on Allen...
Seeing double on Multiple Birth Awareness Week
It was doubly twice as nice at Rockhampton Hospital this week as midwife Cassie Turner and obstetrician Dr Sujata Pradhan met two sets of...
Does your initiative need some fertiliser?
Elders has opened applications for grants of up to $20k for grassroots initiatives that will promote sustainable, focused, and long-term change in rural and...
Books celebrate 150 years of Winton
The Winton 150 Years celebrations will feature several books especially printed to help remember and commemorate.
Western Queensland photographer and author of note, John Elliott,...
A showcase of the outback’s luxury
Longreach welcomed a high-profile delegation of luxury business owners and travel agents on Sunday, 16 March, showcasing the region’s unique attractions and hospitality.
The delegation,...
Devils down Tigers in thriller
The Winton Diamantina Devils opened their account in the second round of the Central West Rugby League season with a hard-fought 46-32 win over...
