Tag: News
Violent hooligan arrested
After stringing a series of offences throughout rural and regional Queensland, including Longreach and Alpha, a 24-year-old Brisbane man has been finally caught and...
Longreach producers regenerating the Rangelands
Exploring drought resilience through soil and pasture health, biodiversity, natural capital and emerging markets are all on the table at an event in Longreach...
Reminiscing about the Ghosts of Easters Past and Chocolate
With Easter approaching, I’ve found myself thinking of past holidays.
I realise Easter is a sacred time for Christians, but it’s also a time...
Ms Strang nails it for Queensland Country
Former local, Jaimie-Lee had an amazing debut game for Queensland Country against the ACT with four stumpings and a catch in her debut game,...
Bursary for encouraging women’s education
In support of rural women wishing to pursue further study, Maranoa MP David Littleproud is again offering a $1000 study bursary through the National...
Barcaldine trainer nabs third Birdsville Cup; goes back-to-back wins to become most successful Birdsville...
The April 2022 Birdsville Races – the ‘Melbourne Cup of the Outback’ - culminated in blistering fashion today, as Barcaldine trainer Todd Austin comfortably...
Barcaldine funding
Nine projects have received funding in the Barcaldine region that will improve the quality of life for locals in all towns, in the name...
SRS genetics meeting the challenge of a shearer shortage
Merino sheep with superior skin and wool traits have been mooted by SRS woolgrowers as a solution to one of the biggest crises in...
Shooter’s patron shield
Weather conditions for the Ilfracombe Clay Target Club’s Patron’s Shield were exactly as expected: sunny and windy!
This never deters our Club members or...
Littleproud’s election promises
Winning the last election with over three-quarters of the vote (after preferences were taken into account) and another strong win in 2016, Maranoa has...
New stars emerge from Blackall races
The Barcoo Amateur Race Club on Saturday had a massive eight-race program at Blackall.
The three additional races were courtesy of Racing Queensland, following...
Kernaghan concert at Jundah postponed
The Jundah Spirit of the Bush community concert featuring Australian country music legend Lee Kernaghan, scheduled for 27 March, has been postponed due to...
