Easter: Message from The Salvos
We live in a time where bad news seems to be everywhere. Whether it is international conflicts and politics, a national cost of living...
Explore the Far East
For those wishing to delve into the history, culture and cuisine of the Far East, the new ‘Jewels of Japan and China’ voyages explore...
Ballot order drawn for Maranoa electorate
The ballot order for the electorate of Maranoa in the federal election was decided on Friday, 11 April, with incumbent MP David Littleproud placing...
Tourism season launched
The Outback Queensland Tourism Association launched the 2025 tourism season with a nationwide campaign aimed at drawing more visitors to the region’s vast and...
News in brief
Longreach Anzac Day services
Anzac Day services will be held throughout the Longreach Region on Friday, 25 April.
In Longreach, a dawn service will be held...
Easter: Significant worldwide calendar event
Easter is one of the most significant and widely celebrated events in the Christian calendar.
It marks the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the...
Hive of activity after floods
Blackall’s saleyards have been home base for one of the largest fodder drops the Blackall-Tambo Regional Council has been involved in.
A total...
LNP makes $8m Winton aged care pledge
Maranoa MP and Nationals Leader David Littleproud visited Winton on Friday, 11 April to pledge $8 million so the town's residents can "age in...
Archives: What was in the news 74 years ago
ON THIS DAY
20 APRIL 1951
Tambo Hotel destroyed by fire
A devastating fire broke out early Sunday morning in Tambo, completely destroying the Royal Carrangarra Hotel...
REGIONAL NEWS: Emerald auctioneer crowned Australia’s young top dog
Central Queensland’s GDL rural auctioneer Matthew Pearce was crowned the 2025 National Young Auctioneers' champion at the Sydney Royal Easter Show last week.
The 23-year-old...
Community Events Calendar
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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......
Reece’s Choice for a maiden winner
Horseman Reece Zahl credits an off-season learning journey working under Brett Robb at Dubbo as instrumental in his own fledgling training career.
The Alpha-based Zahl has...
