News in Brief
Merino Bakery changing hands
After nine years, the Martyr family has sold Longreach's Merino Bakery.
Making the announcement on Facebook, the family said the new owners...
Festival fever hits Winton
Winton is just days away from welcoming thousands of visitors for one of the country’s quirkiest and most-loved events, with the 2025 Outback Festival...
Colour run connects community
Longreach turned out in strong support last Sunday for the annual Walk 4 Wegert, a community event honouring the memory of Krisstopher Wegert and...
On This Day: National Tradesmen Day!
Remember the famous photo of the builders sitting on crane poles, eating lunch while working on the Empire State Building?
Those classic blokes, just taking...
Night of poetry to welcome Outback Festival
To help celebrate 150 years of European settlement in Winton, the Bronze Swagman Award for Bush Verse is presenting a silver little swaggie statuette...
Outback pride shines
The Winton Outback Festival has grown into one of Queensland’s most iconic regional events, and this year it will also tip its hat to...
Canny scheme is still growing
Seven years ago Winton became part of the great cash for cans recycling scheme. About 65,000 cans were recycled in that first year. Last...
On This Day: National Cheeseburger Day!
Cheeseburger Day is celebrated annually on 18 September.
This celebration of one of the most iconic and delicious foods has been taking place every year...
750 jobs gone as BMA wields axe
BHP Mitsubishi Alliance has axed 750 jobs across its Queensland coal operation and plans to put the Saraji south pit into care and maintenance...
Shedders travel for Men’s Shed Big Day Out
Shedders from Clermont, Longreach, Blackall and Barcaldine gathered in Gladstone for Men’s Shed Week with a Shed Big Day Out event on Thursday, 11...
On This Day: International Country Music Day!
Country music is one of the most popular types of music in the world and this special type of music originated in the USA.
International...
Yellow Ribbon Day; Keeping rural communities safe
Communities across Queensland have paid tribute to the State’s Rural Fire Service Queensland (RFSQ) volunteers on Yellow Ribbon Day, Tuesday 16 September, recognising their...
Nationals cite report that warns of renewable energy costs and impacts
Nationals leader and Maranoa MP David Littleproud has pointed to new analysis by Rainforest Reserves Australia and environmental advocate Steven Nowakowski as evidence of...
