Wicked good time at the Royal
One hundred and ten patrons celebrated the start of the school holidays and the new look Royal Theatre in Winton last Friday when the...
Hub houses history lesson
Since the opening of the Blackall Lifestyle and Community Hub, there have been many changes which have showcased community.
Not only becoming home...
Funding for fencing brings relief
Maranoa MP and Nationals leader David Littleproud has welcomed much-needed funding for exclusion fencing amid the electorate's devastating floods.
Mr Littleproud said the Federal and...
News in Brief
Youth Council meets
Last week, the newly formed Blackall-Tambo Youth Council held their first official meeting in the Blackall Council Chambers.
Despite the weather, Tambo councillors...
Easter in Longreach in 1925
The newspapers from Easter time in 1925 in Longreach do not contain any mention of the Easter Bunny, Easter eggs, chocolate, or hot...
On This Day: National Pet Day!
People love their pets! They’re some of the most excellent companions people can have and make a living each day just a little bit...
Waltzing on to Winton
Visitors from as far away as the USA enjoyed a special program at the Waltzing Matilda Day last weekend.
Held on 6 April each...
Littleproud backs fuel tax relief
Motorists across Maranoa could soon see significant relief at the fuel pump under a key cost-of-living policy unveiled by the Coalition.
If elected next month,...
Challenging days ahead
Usually, at the start of these fortnightly columns, I try to avoid the cliche of saying what an eventful two weeks it's been.
However, if...
Committed to addressing critical issues
The Libertarian Party has announced Michael Offerdahl as its candidate for the Maranoa electorate in the 2025 federal election.
A Toobeah businessman and advocate...
Callide’s C3 unit offline due to furnace incident
Unit C3 at Callide Power Station is currently offline following an incident on Friday, 4 April that will see the unit down until the...
Call for increased specialist support for the regions
Australian Medical Association (AMA) Queensland has welcomed the delivery of a new Central West Renal Unit at Longreach Hospital, but says more must be...
AI thinks it’s above the law, warn regional publishers
Country Press Australia (CPA) has welcomed the Albanese Government’s decision to rule out a copyright exemption for AI companies, but says urgent action is...
