Opals are the Queen of Gems
All that glitters is not gold, as the old saying goes. In Winton, it is opal that shines, as the town gears up for...
On This Day: World Music Day!
There’s nothing in the world like the sound of your favorite song coming on, it just gets right into your head and your body...
Sharing what we’ve learned
Last week I attended the District Disaster Management Group meeting, along with fellow mayors and emergency services representatives from across the Central West.
One of...
Tributes flow for publican
Tributes are flowing for Yaraka Hotel publican Chris Gimblett, following his death last week.
Mr Gimblett, 86, died on Tuesday, 10 June, after his vehicle...
Community Events
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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......
Archives: What was in the news 73 years ago
On this day 20 June 1952
A serious two-vehicle collision at the junction of the Winton and Corns roads, just past the Thomson River, left...
On This Day: National Take Your Dog to Work Day!
Dogs have been man’s best friend far back into pre-history when they became domesticated by choosing to live and work alongside mankind. From the...
Outback open after record floods
The State Government is calling on Australians to visit Western Queensland as the region continues recovering from record-breaking floods earlier this year.
Communities and businesses...
News in Brief
Jack's Law clarification
Those carrying knives for legitimate work-related purposes will not be impacted by the newly introduced Jack’s Law.
Gregory Sean Dillon MP has said...
Goodbye to a Winton legend
The funeral service celebrating the life of Norman William Elliott was held on Monday, 16 June, at the Winton Lawn Cemetery.
Normie was born at...
West can be best says tourism boss
The State Government's Destination 2045 tourism vision could open up a wealth of new opportunities in Western Queensland, according to Queensland Country Tourism chief...
New store in Winton’s Elderslie St
Winton seems to be undergoing a grand business resurgence with all shops in the main Elderslie St now occupied.
The latest is a new gift...
McLellan magic
Ilfracombe Golf Club hosted its June Monthly Medal last Saturday, with nine players turning out for the mid-morning tee-off.
A key fixture on the club’s...
