Productivity decline risks economic growth
This week the RBA has given its strongest warning yet that our poor productivity performance is threatening the living standards of Australians.
While the RBA...
Claude’s one big Braveheart
After 43 pairs of thongs and eight wheel changes on the trusty Victa mower in 15 years of pounding the highways through regional towns,...
Geocaching along the Outback Way
What has been happening on the Outback Way lately?
You know - Australia’s longest shortcut?
That remote network of unsealed roads and highways cutting right...
Market firms at Emerald saleyards
Agents at Emerald yarded 2400 head at Thursday, 14 August, sale.
A substantial cow offering attracted strong competition across both first, and second-grade, categories, while...
Productivity decline risks economic growth
This week the RBA has given its strongest warning yet that our poor productivity performance is threatening the living standards of Australians.
While the RBA...
Flying Arts Alliance launch Qld Regional Art Awards
It’s that time of year again and Flying Arts Alliance is delighted to announce the much-loved and anticipated Queensland Regional Art Awards (QRAA).
The country’s...
A gem of a success
The Jewel of the Gemfields Festival outshone organisers' wildest hopes.
Festival coordinator Michelle Johns said more than 7500 patrons passed through the...
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Sunshine Physio and Pilates - Sundays
After a long hiatus, pilates will be starting back at Ilfracombe. Same great location, same great flow......
Western leaders gather
Local government leaders from across Western Queensland will gather in St George from 19-20 August 2025 for the sixth Western Queensland Alliance of Councils...
On This Day: National Relaxation Day!
Slow down… breathe, and relax.
National Relaxation Day is all about winding down and just taking it easy.
If you’re lucky enough to have the day...
Expo showcases best of Central West
The GroWQ Innovation Expo returned to Longreach just over two weeks ago, attracting more than 250 people to the main expo and over 100...
Reserve Bank cuts interest rate
Borrowers received welcome relief from the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) which delivered a widely expected interest rate cut on Tuesday, 12 August.
In its...
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...
