Future of Ag shines bright
Producers from across Western Queensland came together in Longreach last Friday for the Future Grass Growers Forum, a full-day event focused on supporting 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......
Big weekend in the West
A big congratulations to the organisers of the Flyers Ball on hosting a very successful event. It’s a big date on our social calendar...
Trail charts a new course
Queensland’s rugged heartland will become Australia’s grandest stage when QLD Music Trails – The Outback returns for its fourth consecutive year from 24 April...
Local high schoolers experience clinical work
The Central West Hospital and Health Service is working to overcome rural recruitment challenges by giving high school students the opportunity to experience working...
On This Day: World Sight Day!
Vision and sight are vital to the everyday lives of human beings, from allowing people to navigate their way around and do their work...
Police probe theatre break-in
Police are investigating after a break-in at the Barcaldine Radio Theatre on Sunday night.
A Queensland Police Service spokesperson said officers were called following reports...
Flyers Ball a soaring success
The annual Flyers Ball once again lit up Longreach on Saturday night, 4 October, with over 800 people turning out for an unforgettable evening...
Directors of nursing to gather in Tambo
Directors of Nursing from health facilities across the Central West region will be heading to Tambo from 20-24 October for their annual conference.
Central West...
Queensland’s youth most at risk in road safety crisis
Between 2019 and 2024, 444 fatalities involved a young driver (16–24 years old) – 223 deaths involved a driver on their P-plates.
That’s compared...
Ag upturn is no bull
The State Government has revealed a year of record growth in the state’s primary industries sector.
Speaking at the Central Queensland Livestock Exchange on Monday,...
Encouraging farmers to connect for mental health
Rural Aid is encouraging Queensland farmers and rural families to start a conversation that matters during Mental Health Week, which runs until October 12.
The...
Australian Transport Safety Bureau investigating helicopter crash death
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) is investigating after a pilot died in a helicopter crash at a station south of Jericho on Monday,...
