Tourism awards head to Adelaide
Mitchell Grass Retreat’s David and Tanya Neal are attending the Australian Tourism Awards in Adelaide on Friday, 21 March, with hopes of securing gold...
FRRR seeking representatives
The Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR) is seeking rural and regional advisors with lived experience to join one of three advisory committees.
FRRR...
On This Day: National Let’s Laugh Day!
Laughter boosts mood, relieves stress, and strengthens relationships. So, don't forget to laugh often and spread joy wherever you go!
Some people believe that laughter...
PM stops by BSL
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese made a whistle-stop visit to Rio Tinto’s Boyne Smelters on Tuesday.
Mr Albanese’s presence in the Gladstone region comes in the...
Road Conditions Update
Road conditions update from Longreach Regional Council Disaster Dashboard as of 7.36am Tuesday, 18 March:
* Isisford / Stonehenge - Yaraka Bimerah Road: Flooding, road...
Morning tea goes vintage
Bookings are rolling in for the Vintage Morning Tea being held on Friday, 11 April, on opening day of the Winton 150 celebrations.
Although the...
Zen in the Outback
Last time I wrote about the zen of watering the garden.
Another activity which can be zen is tai chi.
I can remember watching mainly Chinese...
REGIONAL NEWS: A close shave for a cause
For Freestone local Lyle Martland, a smile or a laugh can make all the difference.
“If I manage to make one person smile or laugh...
Strong numbers at Industry Roundtable
Last month’s GroWQ Industry Roundtable brought together industry leaders, service providers, and local producers for a dynamic day of knowledge-sharing and networking in Western...
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...
Two of the three Farrs in for statewide matches
Longreach brothers Ben and Kurtis Farr have been selected for their Hostplus Queensland Cup clubs this weekend.
Ben will don the number 1 jersey for...
