Welcoming new citizens at Barcaldine
Barcaldine's official Australia Day celebrations kicked off at the golf club on Sunday, 26 January, with a very special citizenship ceremony welcoming two new...
Water safety pioneer makes a splash
Before Laurie Lawrence saved lives, he had to be saved himself.
The renowned swim coach, master motivator and water safety advocate is among a batch...
Political row spills into Olympic preparations
Finger-pointing continues over Brisbane Olympics planning with the former Labor government to defend its record against claims of a billion-dollar funding hole for athlete...
Premier, state politicians hit the Central West
Premier David Crisafulli, Tourism Minister Andrew Powell and Gregory MP Sean Dillon were in the Central West last week for a series of events....
Public Service Medal for RoadTek manager
Alister Cullen has made this year's Australia Day Honours list, receiving a Public Service Medal (PSM).
The medal is one of 196 Meritorious awards, which...
Superintendent’s Aus Day award
Capricornia District Superintendent Glen Pointing is among seven Queensland Police Service officers awarded the Australian Police Medal (APM) in this year’s Australia Day Honours.
Announced...
Focus on the future
The State Government welcomed more than 80 industry and community stakeholders to Longreach on Thursday, 16 January.
The stakeholders from the Central West met with...
Hot weather not going away any time soon
An already warm summer is set to get warmer across the Central West.
Top temperatures are predicted to climb into the mid-40s throughout parts of...
Join in run for mental health
Nominations are still being accepted for the Australia Day Run for Mental Health in Blackall on Sunday, 26 January at 5.30am.
They close 4pm...
Celebrating our great nation across Maranoa
Ahead of Australia Day 2025, Leader of The Nationals and Federal Member for Maranoa David Littleproud is encouraging locals to mark the holiday in...
BreastScreen van in region
BreastScreen Queensland Rockhampton Service has advised of late changes to its mobile screening van visit to the Central West from February to May.
The changes...
Teen strikes the right note
A passion for music has inspired a Longreach teenager to win the ABC Heywire Competition, with Malcolm, who is now entering his final year...
Sports Shorts
THANGOOL SUCCESS
Barcaldine trainer Toni Schofield enjoyed success at Thangool last weekend.
The Schofield-trained Baile Fervor was a dominant winner of the CMC Benchmark 60 Handicap...
