Safety warning after worst beach tragedy in decades
Swimmers are urged to exercise caution this summer after a coroner found four international visitors became stuck in a rip and drowned in a...
Christmas in jail for accused mum in fake cancer case
A mother accused of faking her six-year-old son's cancer diagnosis, including shaving his head and eyebrows to raise money for bogus treatment, will spend...
Rates stay on hold and hope for February cut revived
Long-awaited mortgage relief looks closer as the central bank takes another interest rate hike off the table and lays the groundwork for future cuts.
Green...
Future doctors moving up
Among the 600 plus new graduates from CQ University last week, two First Nations cousins were among the first cohort to graduate from CQU's...
Archives: What was in the news 100 years ago
ON THIS DAY
12 December 1924
Blackall Tornado
A terrific hurricane swept through Blackall on Saturday afternoon, bringing with it torrential rain and causing widespread destruction.
Within just...
Hall’s history preserved
The century-old Kumbia Memorial Hall will stand for another hundred years, thanks to a locally-driven effort to replace its rotted timber stumps.
Heavy machinery and...
Blackall boost with Woolscour revival
A commercial woolscouring plant in Blackall is one step closer with the State Government reaffirming its commitment to fund the planning and feasibility study...
Corporate regulator suing Rex, directors over breaches
Troubled regional airline Rex has been accused of misleading and deceptive conduct by the corporate regulator.
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission is taking the...
Fancy dress fun at Tambo
Saturday, 7 December, saw the Tambo Tavern come alive for its fancy dress Christmas party.
While there were a number of great contenders, the eventual...
News in Brief
High temps across the district
The heat is on in the Central West.
The hottest day in Longreach for December so far was Monday, 9 December,...
Dillon’s iron maiden
Gregory MP Sean Dillon has come out swinging at The Greens for their "demonisation" of agriculture and coal mining in his maiden speech to...
Longreach Town Band brings Christmas cheer this festive season
The Longreach Town Band have continued their festive tradition of playing Christmas carols around town during December.
Last week saw them outside the Merino...
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...
