Australian cardinal mourns ‘death of much-loved’ Pope
Australians have recalled Pope Francis's profound love for the poor, diverse people and all of humanity as millions mourn the pontiff's passing.
His death, on...
Resources sector confidence dented
A new report reveals the true state of Queensland’s resources sector with declining confidence as concerns are raised over regulation and the rising cost...
Voters warned about unsolicited postal vote forms
Voters have been warned about using unsolicited postal vote application forms distributed by political parties in the lead up to next month’s federal election.
In...
Eight candidates to contest Maranoa on 3 May
A total of eight candidates will contest the seat of Maranoa on 3 May, the Australian Electoral Commission has confirmed.
Nominations for next month’s federal...
The election candidates vying for Australia’s safest seat
The political contest to seize what could be considered Australia’s safest and most conservative electorate has become a little clearer.
Both Labor and the Greens...
AgForce seeks bi-partisan support for food security
With federal election day looming, food security remains worryingly absent from the political conversation.
Particularly when you take into account that research shows one in...
Labor announces protecting weekend penalty rates
The Albanese Labor Government has announced it will legislate to protect penalty rates in awards if re-elected in this May's Federal Election.
In recent months,...
REGIONAL NEWS: Pumped Hydro gets further funding
The Crisafulli Government will invest $50 million into the Mt Rawdon Pumped Hydro project as part of a five-year Energy Roadmap which is set...
Swarms follow the storms
I wonder how many people have driven down a dirt track, hauling a plant trailer and following a tractor?
More out here than in a...
Searles’ 60th at Winton 150
Winton couple Bernie and Loretta Searle celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Sunday, 12 April.
A few days early but the Winton 150 reunion offered...
The Bishop’s Easter Message
Greetings brothers and sisters in the Risen Christ.
There are many questions people ask us.
One recent question came from a young person in the...
‘Ridiculously good times’ always temporary: Cleary
Ivan Cleary always knew Penrith's good times would one day come to a halt, but he still "absolutely" believes the Panthers' season is alive.
After...
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Digital water meters
Longreach Regional Council is rolling out new digital water meters as part of its commitment to delivering a safe, reliable and cost-effective...
