News in Brief
Winton - vehicle and pedestrian incident
Queensland Ambulance Service officers transported one stable patient to Winton Hospital following a vehicle and pedestrian incident on Allen...
Seeing double on Multiple Birth Awareness Week
It was doubly twice as nice at Rockhampton Hospital this week as midwife Cassie Turner and obstetrician Dr Sujata Pradhan met two sets of...
Does your initiative need some fertiliser?
Elders has opened applications for grants of up to $20k for grassroots initiatives that will promote sustainable, focused, and long-term change in rural and...
Books celebrate 150 years of Winton
The Winton 150 Years celebrations will feature several books especially printed to help remember and commemorate.
Western Queensland photographer and author of note, John Elliott,...
A showcase of the outback’s luxury
Longreach welcomed a high-profile delegation of luxury business owners and travel agents on Sunday, 16 March, showcasing the region’s unique attractions and hospitality.
The delegation,...
On This Day: National Macaron Day!
The perfect combination of crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside, with deliciously decadent fillings to match.
Before getting started celebrating this day,...
Busy times in region
It has been a busy few weeks for the Blackall-Tambo Regional Council with a few major projects all coming to fruition at the same...
Confusion around Outback’s racing future
The future of horse racing in the outback remains uncertain after Racing Queensland proposed reducing meetings at key regional hubs to cut costs.
At a...
Funds released for Beef Roads
The Fedreral Government has announced the release of $38 million to get started on the early works package for the Central Queensland Beef Roads...
Gastro outbreak in Longreach
Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service Public Health Unit director Dr Gulam Khandaker is urging Central West residents to observe proper hygene following a...
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 Pickle Day!
It’s National Pickle Day, everyone! Did you forget? Oh, then you must think you’re in a right pickle, but don’t worry. Be as cool...
