Winton ready for Outback Festival
The Winton Outback Festival is set to return in 2025, bringing five days of music, family fun and Aussie spirit to the heart of...
Applications open for 2026 Ergon Energy and Energex pre-apprenticeship program
High school students across Queensland are being encouraged to apply for the 2026 Ergon Energy Network and Energex Pre-apprenticeship Program, with applications now open.
The...
Warm welcome at Bedourie
Diamantina Shire Council Mayor Francis Murray and his team sure know how to put on a warm welcome when they hosted RAPAD’s latest face-to-face...
Channel country gets another top up
Heavy rain and a severe thunderstorm warning over the southwestern Channel Country overnight on Monday, 8 September, resulted in cut-off roads in the Diamantina...
Packed house at Water Plan Review Forum
It was a packed house on Monday, 1 September for RAPAD's Regional GABORA Water Plan Review Forum with just over 60 attendees and presenters...
Landmark DV legislation passes
Members of the Queensland Police Service and Domestic and Family Violence support service organisations have welcomed the state government passing landmark legislation through Parliament...
Young people ‘not prepared’ for social media ban
On Thursday, 4 September eSafety published summaries of its community consultation on social media for under-16s, revealing teens view certain aspects of social media...
Seeing red: push for road rule change sparks backlash
The green light may be given to a controversial road rule that has some critics seeing red.
The Queensland government is considering making a U-turn...
Rocking on at Gold Coast
Semi-retired, you’d think there’d be time to relax a bit.
Apart from one hugely enjoyable overseas trip, last year largely comprised tidying up from...
Trips to the country
Spring into Queensland Country for a season of colour, flavour, and celebration. Rolling hills, blooming gardens, and vibrant landscapes set the stage for festivals,...
$12m boost to support regional and local journalism
The Federal Government has committed more than $12 million to support local, regional, suburban, multicultural and First Nations news publishers across the country.
Through the...
Assets acquired after separation
When a relationship breaks down and the parties are looking at sorting out a property settlement, what date should the court look at when...
REGIONAL ROUND-UP: A blessing on this Australia Day
Welcome to Country is off the agenda at Bundaberg Regional Council’s official Australia Day celebrations this year.
Instead, a Blessing ceremony that acknowledges all Australians...
