Fond farewell for interim CEO
Winton bid a fond farewell and offered many thanks to the interim Winton Shire Council CEO Bruce Davidson last week.
Bruce has spent this...
What brought the rain?
CQUniversity Adjunct Professor of Environmental Geography Steve Turton says complex factors, including climate change, have driven the rain events battering Western Queensland in recent...
Hometown boy Wade caps off big weekend
On Sunday night, 13 April, at the recreation grounds, fireworks will signal the end of a memorable Winton 150 weekend.
It is free...
Wicked good time at the Royal
One hundred and ten patrons celebrated the start of the school holidays and the new look Royal Theatre in Winton last Friday when the...
Hub houses history lesson
Since the opening of the Blackall Lifestyle and Community Hub, there have been many changes which have showcased community.
Not only becoming home...
Funding for fencing brings relief
Maranoa MP and Nationals leader David Littleproud has welcomed much-needed funding for exclusion fencing amid the electorate's devastating floods.
Mr Littleproud said the Federal and...
News in Brief
Youth Council meets
Last week, the newly formed Blackall-Tambo Youth Council held their first official meeting in the Blackall Council Chambers.
Despite the weather, Tambo councillors...
Easter in Longreach in 1925
The newspapers from Easter time in 1925 in Longreach do not contain any mention of the Easter Bunny, Easter eggs, chocolate, or hot...
On This Day: National Pet Day!
People love their pets! They’re some of the most excellent companions people can have and make a living each day just a little bit...
Waltzing on to Winton
Visitors from as far away as the USA enjoyed a special program at the Waltzing Matilda Day last weekend.
Held on 6 April each...
Littleproud backs fuel tax relief
Motorists across Maranoa could soon see significant relief at the fuel pump under a key cost-of-living policy unveiled by the Coalition.
If elected next month,...
Challenging days ahead
Usually, at the start of these fortnightly columns, I try to avoid the cliche of saying what an eventful two weeks it's been.
However, if...
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...
