PBS medicine prices to drop 1 January
The cost of of Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) medicine for those without a concession card is reducing to $25 from 1 January, 2026.
It's...
On This Day: How New Year’s evolved
New Year’s Eve is a moment that sits at the crossroads of time — part celebration, part reflection. Its roots stretch back more than...
Barcy honours standout staff
The Barcaldine Regional Council ended 2025 by recognising staff members who exemplified its workplace values, presenting its inaugural Organisational Culture Awards.
The awards were announced...
Capturing carbon – nice in theory, but in reality…
Over the last few weeks of the year, I travelled to 10 towns across four states to explain why Australia needs to dump net...
Almost-Christmas baby
While there was no Christmas Day baby born at Longreach Hospital this year, there was a little one who came into the world on...
Prepare for severe weather, flooding and road closures
Parts of the Central West and Northern Goldfields are already experiencing severe weather and flooding as things are set ramp up over the coming...
Decking the halls for Christmas
Tis the season to deck the halls with boughs of holly - and that’s what Central West Hospital and Health Service facilities had been...
12 Days of Christmas Safety and Security
Queensland Police have released a 12 Days of Christmas Safety and Security, a handy list of security tips to employ in the lead up...
Regional: Bundaberg stands out again with GoFundMe
While sadly some of the GoFundMe fundraisers of 2025 were for sad instances, it was actually the support of fundraisers such as that of...
Recall of Stretcherz Stretch Squad Dinosaur Figures
Woolworths is recalling the Stretcherz Stretch Squad Dinosaur Figures in all 12 different dinosaur designs as they may contain asbestos.
The toys contain sand and...
Parents urged to talk with children after Bondi terrorist attack
In the wake of Sunday’s terrorist attack at Bondi Junction, Parentline is encouraging parents and carers across Queensland to gently check in with children...
Federal announces domestic gas reservation scheme
The Federal Government has announced it will secure more affordable gas for Australians and better protect businesses from international price spikes through the introduction...
Rio Tinto in preliminary talks to merge with Glencore
Glencore is in preliminary talks to be acquired by Rio Tinto in what would be a $300 billion mega-merger to create the world's biggest...
