Camel Trail celebrates vibrant history
The heart of Outback Queensland is set to come alive with the launch of the Desert Champions Way: Outback Camel Trail, a unique cultural...
Power company fined $9m over explosion and blackout
A power company has been fined $9 million for allowing a "catastrophic" generator explosion that caused widespread blackouts due to a lack of backup...
Land of Incommunicado
I’ve been a bit delayed, returning to the Leader, thanks to the vagaries of communication.
A couple of days before Christmas, our internet went...
‘Yes, Yes, Yes’: Jaymon stars in Australian Idol audition
Rockhampton’s Jaymon Bob wowed the judges in the Australian Idol auditions broadcast nationally on Monday night.
The 22-year-old received a clean sweep of yes votes...
The next generation of doctors
One small step for students one big step towards closing the gap for regional and rural healthcare with a fresh cohort starting at the...
Bundy leads tax rise fight
Iconic Queensland spirit Bundaberg Rum is leading a campaign to free the country's spirits tax.
The tax is implemented twice a year and the latest...
$100 million jackpot for Oz Lotto
One in three adults across Australia is expected to purchase a ticket for the massive $100 million Oz Lotto draw on Tuesday, 4 February.
The...
Rabobank appoints new manager in Longreach
Agribusiness banking specialist Rabobank has appointed Dan Korff as rural manager for Longreach.
Announcing the appointment, Rabobank acting state manager for Queensland Brad...
Two major rail projects in doubt ahead of 2032 Games
Major rail projects promised as part of the 2032 Olympics infrastructure plan are in doubt with significant cost blowouts revealed.
The Queensland government has vowed...
Australia Day and VIP visitors
Thank you to everyone who joined one of our nine different Australia Day events across the region.
A big thanks also to the many community...
What is the difference?
When we have conversations about mental health, people might talk about seeing a psychologist or counsellor.
Maybe you've wondered what the difference is between...
Australia Day in Alpha
Alpha welcomed Ambassador Gerrard Gosens OAM to its Australia Day celebrations on Sunday, 26 January.
Blind from birth, the Australian Paralympic athlete said he...
News in Brief
Mosquito management
With warmer weather upon us, mosquito breeding is on the rise.
Blackall-Tambo Regional Council started mosquito management treatments in Blackall on Monday, 8 September.
Mosquitoes...
