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
WEEKLY
Sunshine Physio and Pilates - Sundays
After a long hiatus, pilates will be starting back at Ilfracombe. Same great location, same great flow......
Councils cheer return of Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program
ALGA has warmly welcomed the Coalition’s commitment today to reinstate their highly successful Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program if elected on 3 May.
ALGA...
Longreach flights on sale
Qantas has today launched a 72-hour Queensland sale, including flights to Longreach, Gladstone, Rockhampton and Bundaberg in partnership with Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ)...
Meet Farmer Corey
Love is back on the land in 2025 as Farmer Wants A Wife returns with a fresh crop of hopeful farmers, all looking to...
Court ruling renews calls for gender treatment bans
Family First has renewed its calls for a ban on puberty blockers, hormone treatment and surgical "mutilation" of gender-confused children in the wake of...
Welcome to Winton’s new chief executive officer
Winton Shire Council has named Louise Knol as its new chief executive officer, with her appointment formally endorsed at a special meeting of council...
Sports Shorts
THANGOOL SUCCESS
Barcaldine trainer Toni Schofield enjoyed success at Thangool last weekend.
The Schofield-trained Baile Fervor was a dominant winner of the CMC Benchmark 60 Handicap...
