Winton Shire charts a course for positive ageing
Winton Shire Council has unveiled its new Strategy for Ageing Well in Winton 2025–2028, aiming to ensure locals can live well, age with dignity...
Letters to the Editor
TRUE GRIT FROM THE BUSH
Kurt Mann’s Origin story is a triumph for every kid from the bush who dreams of making it.
His journey...
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MEMORIES OF KINDERGARTEN
Jill N David Kruck: Very special memories of the Longreach Kindergarten where I was the director 1969 and 1970.
Barb Hogan: I went...
$191m boost for flood-hit Western Queensland
Western Queensland is set to receive a major boost in its recovery efforts following the record-breaking floods earlier this year, with the Federal and...
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Sunshine Physio and Pilates - Sundays
After a long hiatus, pilates will be starting back at Ilfracombe. Same great location, same great flow......
Littleproud returns to Canberra for 48th Parliament
It has been a busy return to Canberra for David Littleproud this week.
The Maranoa MP and Nationals Leader acknowledged the challenges facing the Coalition...
On This Day: National Hot Fudge Sundae Day!
It’s hard to go wrong with ice cream—no matter what you do with it, it seems like it always results in something delicious.
Ice...
Annual Isisford fishing comp cancelled ahead of wet weekend
The Isisford Fishing Competition Committee have made the very difficult decision to cancel this year's fishing competition due to impending weather.
The committee posted...
On This Day: International Self Care Day!
If the idea of taking care of oneself seems like a far-fetched dream, then this day is just what is needed. Show some love...
Ski camp boosts region
The Barcaldine Recreational Park hosted the Australian junior barefoot waterskiing team for a development camp earlier this month.
Organised by Barefoot Queensland and supported by...
Working wonders
Out in the wide skies of Queensland’s Channel Country, there’s a bond between Beck Smith and her dog Duke that’s built on trust, grit,...
Farming future the focus at expo
Producers and ag professionals will descend on the region next week for one of Western Queensland’s most anticipated industry events — the GroWQ Innovation...
Music Trail hits Winton
The Queensland Music Trail has been instrumental in bringing hundreds of visitors to the west over the past weeks and Winton was a popular...
