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Western councils get flood funding

The State and Federal governments have extended assistance to support 17 more councils, including those in the Central West, following recent flooding events. Support activated...

Housing funding boost for council

Longreach Regional Council will benefit from State Government moves to boost housing affordability and supply by speeding up development approvals and cut red tape....

On This Day: National Pink Shirt Day!

Be the one who stands up for kindness and respect. Together, we can make a difference and create a world without bullying. National Pink Shirt...

Look out for sandflies and mozzies after floods

Recent and potentially ongoing heavy rains across parts of Western Queensland could lead a surge in black fly and bush mosquito populations across the...

It’s beer o’clock everywhere for senator

Senator Malcolm Roberts is on a 3000km Outback pub drive this week to promote One Nation's policies, dropping into the Longreach Tavern on Wednesday,...

Showing off our region

I’m in Windorah and Birsdville this week for the RAPAD board meeting. Joining us is the Queensland Small Business Commissioner, Dominique Lamb, and I’ll be...

On This Day: Let’s All Eat Right Day!

Let’s All Eat Right Day encourages everyone to focus on nutrition and healthy eating habits. This special day reminds us of the vital role...

Aussie retirees tipped to join world’s wealthiest

Australian retirees could become the richest in the world, according to new research. As a voice for more than 11 million Australians, the Super...

Cool change eases fire risk as popular track reopens

A cool change is bringing relief to parts of Australia's southeast after fire crews braced for potential new blazes amid a spell of hot...

Telegram to fight ‘disproportionate’ $1m eSafety fine

Online messaging platform Telegram says it will fight a $1 million fine imposed by Australia's online safety commissioner because it is "disproportionate and unfair"....

On This Day: Twin Peaks Day!

Twin Peaks Day is a celebration that draws fans of the iconic TV show “Twin Peaks” to Snoqualmie Valley, Washington. The celebration offers a...

Livingstone Shire’s focus on future

Livingstone Shire is one of the hidden gems of the Queensland coast. The municipality, covering 11,758 square kilometres, features some of the Sunshine State’s most...

REGIONAL NEWS: Top cop says goodbye

One of Central Queensland's longest-serving police officers has retired. Inspector Darren Somerville was farewelled at a special piping out ceremony in Gladstone on Friday, 5...