Longreach region celebrates Australia Day
The Longreach Regional Council has wrapped up Australia Day 2025 with celebrations across Longreach, Ilfracombe, Isisford, and Yaraka, recognising outstanding contributions from individuals and...
Australia Day at Muttaburra
Muttaburra welcomed Australia Day Ambassador Gail Ker OAM to their Australia Day celebrations at the Exchange Hotel.
Together with Barcaldine Region councillors Kim Williams and...
Welcoming new citizens at Barcaldine
Barcaldine's official Australia Day celebrations kicked off at the golf club on Sunday, 26 January, with a very special citizenship ceremony welcoming two new...
Water safety pioneer makes a splash
Before Laurie Lawrence saved lives, he had to be saved himself.
The renowned swim coach, master motivator and water safety advocate is among a batch...
Political row spills into Olympic preparations
Finger-pointing continues over Brisbane Olympics planning with the former Labor government to defend its record against claims of a billion-dollar funding hole for athlete...
Premier, state politicians hit the Central West
Premier David Crisafulli, Tourism Minister Andrew Powell and Gregory MP Sean Dillon were in the Central West last week for a series of events....
Public Service Medal for RoadTek manager
Alister Cullen has made this year's Australia Day Honours list, receiving a Public Service Medal (PSM).
The medal is one of 196 Meritorious awards, which...
Superintendent’s Aus Day award
Capricornia District Superintendent Glen Pointing is among seven Queensland Police Service officers awarded the Australian Police Medal (APM) in this year’s Australia Day Honours.
Announced...
Focus on the future
The State Government welcomed more than 80 industry and community stakeholders to Longreach on Thursday, 16 January.
The stakeholders from the Central West met with...
Hot weather not going away any time soon
An already warm summer is set to get warmer across the Central West.
Top temperatures are predicted to climb into the mid-40s throughout parts of...
Join in run for mental health
Nominations are still being accepted for the Australia Day Run for Mental Health in Blackall on Sunday, 26 January at 5.30am.
They close 4pm...
Celebrating our great nation across Maranoa
Ahead of Australia Day 2025, Leader of The Nationals and Federal Member for Maranoa David Littleproud is encouraging locals to mark the holiday in...
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...
