Reserve Bank cuts interest rate
Borrowers received welcome relief from the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) which delivered a widely expected interest rate cut on Tuesday, 12 August.
In its...
Vale Kate Deane, a racing pioneer
The Central West racing community is mourning the loss of a local icon who paved the way for more female representation at an administrative...
News in Brief
Vietnam Veterans Day
Join Longreach Regional Council and the RSL to mark Vietnam Veterans Day at 11am on Monday, 18 August at Edkins Park.
Vietnam Veterans...
A trailblazing local legend
Longreach has lost one of its true trailblazers with the passing of Mrs Katie Deane, a woman whose life and legacy are woven through...
Digital turmoil
The countdown to the impending social media ban for children under 16 across Australia is sparking controversy, with opponents citing ambiguity around what constitutes...
Ensuring ag is recognised as key driver of Australia’s economic future
50 representatives from across the agricultural supply chain gathered in Brisbane this week for the Minister of Agriculture's Agricultural Roundtable, but not everyone of...
Locust plague on the horizon
Seasonal conditions have created the potential for the first locust plague in Queensland for more than 20 years.
In a statement released on Tuesday, 12...
Qld Showgirls shine at Ekka
It was a whirlwind week for the 11 state finalists at the Queensland Country Life Showgirl Awards held in Brisbane from Tuesday, 5 August...
On-farm tragedies spark warning
WFI Insurance has released new insights into on-farm accidents as part of the 2025 Safer Farms Report, highlighting a tragic surge in farming-related fatalities...
Barcy Council: What’s on the agenda this week
Barcaldine Regional Council will be gathering again for its bi-monthly General Meeting on Wednesday, 13 August, which will be held at Muttaburra Town Hall.
On...
Have your say on the future of Blackall-Tambo region
Blackall-Tambo Regional Council (BTRC) is developing its Corporate Plan 2025–2030, and they want to hear from you.
Every five years, BTRC sets a new direction...
Shock drink, drug drive admissions in RACQ survey
RACQ’s 2025 Annual Road Safety Survey has revealed a disturbing surge in dangerous driver behaviour with 15.7 per cent of Queenslanders admitting to drink...
Australian Transport Safety Bureau investigating helicopter crash death
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) is investigating after a pilot died in a helicopter crash at a station south of Jericho on Monday,...
