Littleproud wants Joyce to stay
Nationals leader and Maranoa MP David Littleproud has called for Barnaby Joyce to remain with the party after the maverick MP announced his intention...
Lucks pass the torch
After three decades as the owners of Barkers Newsagency in Longreach, the Luck family has officially handed over the reins to another local family.
In...
No hurry on trip west
My great friend Phil has in my opinion, one fault.
Stuck in Queensland during lockdown, myself, Phil, and another friend took ourselves to the far...
On This Day: National Horror Movie Day!
Dark stories. Creepy shadows. Sudden gasps.
National Horror Movie Day pulls us into that eerie world where fear becomes fun. It’s not just for longtime...
Regional superstars crowned
Tambo businesswomen Alison Shaw and Tammy Johnson, co-owners of Tambo Teddies, have been named winners of the Regional Superstars Award at the fourth Annual...
Rex Airlines snapped up by US company
Regional airline Rex, which operates flights to Longreach, has a US buyer, administrators have confirmed.
The announcement on Tuesday, 21 October. comes more than a...
Littleproud says slashing speed limits is ‘lazy’
Maranoa MP David Littleproud says a Federal Government plan to slash speed limits on rural roads in poor condition is a "lazy solution" to...
On This Day: Wombat Day!
Every year, on 22 October, we celebrate a small, burrowing marsupial native to Australia known as the wombat.
Wombat Day is dedicated to raising awareness...
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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 week at LGAQ conference
I’m coming to you this week from the Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) Annual Conference on the Gold Coast.
LGAQ is a key partner...
Winton staff celebrate operational services achievement
Operational services staff at Winton Multipurpose Health Service have won a state-wide award for excellence.
Winton Director of Nursing Jen Williams said the...
A Better Choice runner-up award
When people think vending machines, they tend to think a go-to for soft drinks, chocolates, chips and the occasional nut bar.
Well, the dieticians at...
Bank giant, energy providers rebuked in Shonky awards
Australia's largest bank is back on an annual list for dodgy business behaviour after it refused to refund cash it fleeced from low-income earners.
Consumer...
