Shindig spirit shines in Thargo
Just months after record-breaking floods devastated the Outback town of Thargomindah, locals rallied to celebrate resilience and recovery at the much-loved Shearers Shindig last...
Easy care guinea fowl
The familiar call of the guinea fowl running around and eating insects in their busy way will be absent when more stationary versions will...
On This Day: World Rainforest Day!
The rainforests are keeping our planet alive. They’re home to half the world’s animal species, they provide us with freshwater, and are essential for...
Makaddi rallies funds
Jericho's Makaddi Warren might only be 10 years of age, but this good-willed grade five schoolgirl was awarded the highest fundraiser in the Endeavour...
Doctors drop in for 150 celebrations
Local lad and respected eye doctor Bill Glasson and his party travelled to Winton last week and caught up with old friends in Winton’s...
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...
Locals fuel aviation review
A week of aviation consultations across the Central West has wrapped up, with residents in Blackall, Barcaldine and Longreach turning out to share their...
