Canny scheme is still growing
Seven years ago Winton became part of the great cash for cans recycling scheme. About 65,000 cans were recycled in that first year. Last...
On This Day: National Cheeseburger Day!
Cheeseburger Day is celebrated annually on 18 September.
This celebration of one of the most iconic and delicious foods has been taking place every year...
750 jobs gone as BMA wields axe
BHP Mitsubishi Alliance has axed 750 jobs across its Queensland coal operation and plans to put the Saraji south pit into care and maintenance...
Shedders travel for Men’s Shed Big Day Out
Shedders from Clermont, Longreach, Blackall and Barcaldine gathered in Gladstone for Men’s Shed Week with a Shed Big Day Out event on Thursday, 11...
On This Day: International Country Music Day!
Country music is one of the most popular types of music in the world and this special type of music originated in the USA.
International...
Yellow Ribbon Day; Keeping rural communities safe
Communities across Queensland have paid tribute to the State’s Rural Fire Service Queensland (RFSQ) volunteers on Yellow Ribbon Day, Tuesday 16 September, recognising their...
Tourism infrastructure funding to draw crowds to the outback
Outback Queensland operators now have access to new funding through the Queensland Government’s $20 million Regional Tourism Infrastructure Fund (RTIF), aimed at strengthening tourism...
New nasal flu vaccine coming for kids
The Queensland Government is investing $5 million to bring a needle-free influenza vaccination to Queensland’s youngest kids for the first time in Australia. ...
Local governments are critical for delivering climate solutions
ALGA President Mayor Matt Burnett has said innovative councils are showing leadership when it comes to changing climate solutions by planting trees to combat...
Community Events
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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......
Take flight with bird count
Spring has arrived and so has Australia’s favourite citizen science event.
A national celebration of the country's diverse birdlife, from magpies and fairy-wrens to...
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...
Heading south for the winter
Tourism Tasmania has launched the 2026 iteration of its award-winning Off Season campaign, showcasing more than 500 bookable offers and events, and inviting Australians...
