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...
Cuddle cot for grieving families
A generous donation has provided Longreach Hospital’s maternity unit with a cuddle cot to help support families who experience the loss of their...
No rate cut, but hopes mounting for May
The Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) has acknowledged Tuesday's decision by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) to keep the cash rate on...
On This Day: International Children’s Book Day!
Revisit your childhood favorites, or read them to your own kids or grandkids. Check out new children’s book recommendations, and help kids learn to...
No April fools – Life emerges at Adavale
This was no April fools on Tuesday morning - Ergon Energy crews who choppered into Adavale, south of Isisford, to tackle power restoration found...
State Recovery Coordinator appointed for Western Queensland flood recovery
The Queensland Government has appointed Stuart Mackenzie OAM as the State Recovery Coordinator to lead the recovery efforts in western Queensland following the once-in-a-generation flooding.
Stuart...
Take to the Skies in 24-hours
On 2 April 2025, the Royal Flying Doctor Service - Queensland (RFDS) will host its inaugural Giving Day ‘Take to the Skies’ – a...
Hardship grants and fodder support for flooded graziers
The Federal Government has announced funding assistance for graziers impacted by the Western Queensland flooding emergency.
A $5 million Fodder Support Package has been established,...
Western Queenslanders encouraged to seek support
The current flood emergency across Western Queensland may have an impact on people’s mental health and wellbeing.
Western Queensland Primary Health Network (WQPHN) CEO Sandy...
Home where the heart is for Jaymon
Rockhampton’s Jaymon Bob delivered his finest performance yet in a bid to reach the Australian Idol Grand Finale.
The 23-year-old’s emotional rendition of My Island...
Solution to a prickly problem
Desert Channels Queensland and Envu visited Winton recently to provide an update on the trials of a new herbicide that can be mixed with...
News in Brief
Fertilising of council parks
Longreach Regional Council wishes to advise the community that the council Horticulture Team will undertake fertilising of all council parks in...
The year in Central West sport
Across the Central West, sport once again set the rhythm of the year in 2025.
It brought people together, filled weekends and created moments that...
