Power station operators: No closure date yet
Gladstone Power Station's joint-venture partners remain adamant no end date has been confirmed for its closure.
An announcement on Wednesday, 1 October referred to the...
Investment in CBD security
Gregory MP Sean Dillon says small and family businesses in Gregory will benefit from a $885,000 investment in critical crime prevention measures to deter...
Gladstone Power Station set to be retired in 2029
One of the state's largest and oldest coal-fired power station could be shut down within four years, dramatically expediting the timeline for the plant's...
On This Day: International Coffee Day!
Coffee in the morning. Coffee while catching up with old friends. Going out to a coffee bar with that new, hot date. Drinking coffee...
Oceans to Outback: Turn your October fitness goals into life-saving care
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) annual fitness challenge, Oceans to Outback returns this October. Inviting supporters to walk, run or ride to ensure...
Dr Walker steps up as acting chief of Queensland Health
Central West Hospital and Health Service Director of Clinical Training Dr John Douyere has been appointed as the health service’s Acting Executive Director of...
Winton Festival flush with fun
Outback spirit was on full display last week, as Winton came alive for the 28th Outback Festival, with thousands flocking to the tiny western...
Minister to ‘lay down law’ on Optus failures
The federal government will lay down the law to Optus over two recent triple-zero outages on its network when the minister responsible sits down...
Protecting our grain: biosecurity can’t be an afterthought
As a grain grower, I’ve seen my fair share of challenges over the years - droughts, floods, mice plagues, you name it.
But the...
Blackall-Tambo council announces grant recipients
Blackall-Tambo Regional Council released the list of successful recipients of the first round of its inaugural Community Grants Program last week.
This program is the...
Parenting in the Outback
There’s something powerful about sharing the parenting journey with others, which is why Outback Futures’ Parent Peers are building connection and support for parents...
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FAREWELL TO WINTON, GRANDKIDS ARE CALLING
Kim Ryan: Enjoy the next adventure. Nothing like living close to your children and grandchildren.
Patricia Taylor: Enjoy the next...
Archives: What was in the news 73 years ago
ON THIS DAY
10 October 1952
In a significant restructuring, the Isisford Shire Council yesterday dismissed almost all of its outside staff, leaving only two grader...
