A day to remember
Remembrance Day services were held around the Central West on Tuesday, 11 November, with residents young and old paying tribute to the brave men...
Era closes at Winton Hotel
After 27 years behind the bar, Kev and Jo Fawcett handed over the reins at the Winton Hotel this week.
Kev joked that "old age...
On This Day: World Kindness Day!
Kindness Day was born when a collection of humanitarian groups came together and made a “Declaration of Kindness”.
Likewise, on Kindness Day, everyone is...
Geomagnetic storm to bring auroras
The Australian Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) and the US National Oceanic and Atmosphere Administration (NOAA) have issued a geomagnetic storm alert, which has the...
Short stories for Christmas
Entries in the 150-word Short Short Story with a Christmas in the Outback theme are coming in thick and fast.
Here is one written by...
News in Brief
Works at community park
Longreach Regional Council has announced that works have started at the Longreach Community Park, funded by the Federal Government through the...
Blokes, Balls and Bullzeyes Darts and Pool Comp
Come celebrate International Men’s Day in Outback Style.
Longreach Regional Council is hosting Blokes, Balls and Bullzeyes Darts and Pool Comp across the region.
Grab your...
On This Day: National Chicken Soup for the Soul Day!
There are some books that are written to see you through the darkest days, to help shine light through the ponderous, pitch-black clouds that...
A difficult plant to control
Try as I might, sometimes I just cannot convey my practical experiences to some younger folk.
Last month it was all to do with this...
Ian Leavers “a champion human being”
Tributes have continued to flow for Queensland Cross-Border Commissioner Ian Leavers APM.
Mr Leavers was located deceased around 9.50am on Monday, 10 November after police...
Laughter the best medicine
The Funny Mummies Cabaret Spectacular held recently was deemed a great success, with a strong audience turnout and plenty of laughter and crowd engagement.
Held...
National recall of alfalfa sprouts linked to Salmonella infections
Queenslanders are being urged not to consume various alfalfa sprouts produced by Parilla Fresh following a national recall due to potential Salmonella contamination.
The recall...
Christmas in the Outback
Entries for the 150 word short short story competition can be made at www.outbackwritersfestival.com
Meanwhile, here is another for festive reading - BBQ for Christmas...
