Labor changes its tune
Just over a decade ago the then Australian Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, gave a well promoted speech at the Western Sydney University where she...
$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...
Town set for mini-marathon
Longreach locals and visitors will lace up this Sunday, 7 September, for the 35th running of the Meagan Walker Mini Marathon — a community...
Afternoon with a magpie
With spring in the air, magpies have come up on the social media radar in what I think of as mean magpie memes.
One of...
Spring has sprung in CQ
Rockhampton recorded a minimum of 17C on Thursday and Friday morning, the first time in three months that we have had two minimums in...
ON THIS DAY: BE LATE FOR SOMETHING DAY – AND MICHAEL KEATON’S BIRTHDAY
Punctuality is something that is held in high esteem within the modern world, so much so that time-keeping can often dominate a person’s life.
That’s...
Governments’ $20 million biosecurity promise
The State and Federal governments have approved a $20 million investment to support graziers in their pest control efforts in the aftermath of the...
Next generation of bush poets
The Winton Business and Tourist Association (WBTA) is busily planning two bush poetry events coming up this month.
President Lydia Evert has been coordinating meetings...
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......
Labour of love celebrated at Muttaburra
Not many people can say they have coordinated a race meeting in the middle of giving birth, but for Emma Price, it was just...
Winton Whiz in bronze
Winton Shire Council and the Diamantina Rodeo and Campdraft Association are proud to announce that the much-anticipated Ray Hermann statue will be officially unveiled...
Reel success at Yellowbelly Classic
The Thomson River was the centre of attention across the weekend as the Longreach Yellowbelly Fishing Classic delivered another successful outing, drawing anglers, families,...
REGIONAL ROUND-UP: Quarry wants to rock up to 100,000 tonnes a...
Family-run McIlwraith Quarry just outside Gin Gin is seeking to increase its annual production from 30,000 tonnes to $100,000 tonnes.
It also wants to expand...
