Days of fish kills expected after ex-tropical cyclone
Members of the public are being urged to help track the extent of a fish kill in a region hit hard by ex-tropical cyclone...
Panda pair doin’ it easy in new life Down Under
Australia's newest pandas have well and truly settled into life Down Under, putting on a show for thousands of visitors in just a couple...
Elton John struggling as his eyesight deteriorates
Elton John is struggling to sign autographs.
The 77-year-old music legend lost the vision in his right eye because of an infection and now, according...
Jaymon gets Blunt’s tick of approval
Jaymon Bob received the seal of approval from one of world music’s biggest names on Australian Idol.
Sunday night’s show was the start of Superstar...
Archives: What was in the news 75 years ago
ON THIS DAY
17 March 1950
Two Longreach shearers, Ted Oates and Tom Faulkner, pioneered a daring and unconventional method of flood navigation.
Facing impassable roads, the...
News in Brief
Vandalism, thefts at Tambo
Blackall-Tambo Regional Council advises that there has been vandalism to public toilets and theft of hose fittings recently in Tambo.
Council asks...
A drain warning
Here’s a cautionary tale every parent should hear. A word of warning about children playing near drains and causeways.
On Monday, 3 March, Kane...
Dinosaur centre’s $800 for Jessamine Place
Australian Age of Dinosaurs staff made a presentation to the Jessamine Place Committee of over $800 last week - the result of collecting cans...
$50 million committed to flood-affected areas
The Federal and State governments have committed to disaster recovery packages of more than $50 million to support North, Far North and Central West...
Highlighting the sheep industry
The 2025 Leading Sheep 'Why Wool?"Forum will be held in Longreach on Thursday, 27 March, highlighting the positives and opportunities in the wool industry.
Leading...
Banksia Award recognises Oliver’s dedication
Catherine Oliver has been recognised for her dedication and service to Girl Guiding, receiving the prestigious Banksia Award from Girl Guides Queensland.
The Banksia Award...
Representing our region
The CEO and I are in Brisbane this week for the LGAQs Civic Leaders Summit.
The summit brings together mayors, councillors, CEOs and key stakeholders...
Littleproud wants Joyce to stay
Nationals leader and Maranoa MP David Littleproud has called for Barnaby Joyce to remain with the party after the maverick MP announced his intention...
