New care rules, new stress
The new Aged Care Act and Support at Home program came into effect on 1 November 2025, touted as a significant reform to how...
Cotton picking begins in the highlands
Cotton picking kicked off in central Queensland last week with Emerald growers Denis and Aaron Kiely, who began picking their 71-hectare cotton crop on...
Coalition touts era of trust and unity after split
Liberal and National leaders insist they trust each other, guaranteeing no further Coalition break-ups after striking a deal to end the parties' second split...
Roblox on notice over ongoing child grooming concerns
Australia's eSafety notified Roblox last week of its intention to directly test the platform’s implementation and effectiveness of the nine safety commitments it made...
Stanthorpe Festival – crushing for 60 years
Queensland’s Granite Belt comes alive this month for the long-running Stanthorpe Apple and Grape Harvest Festival - a celebration of food, wine and community.
The...
Flood recovery, tick risk, and staying ready
I’m pleased to inform you of some good news after the recent devastating floods through our state’s north-west.
Many cattle producers across Queensland are...
Grants to power first-nations-led climate solutions in rural Australia
First Nations-led and First Nations-directed organisations in remote, rural and regional communities across Australia are encouraged to apply for grants of up to $20,000...
Tougher Queensland laws on antisemitism and terrorism to be introduced
Tougher laws - to be introduced in Parliament this week - will deliver a suite of changes focused on antisemitism, terrorist symbols and phrases,...
Idol singers putting Longreach on the map
Longreach has already featured on the current season of Australian Idol, with local entertainer Art Cooper’s audition airing on Monday, 2 February, while two...
Flying fox dispersal starts in Duaringa
The Central Highlands council began a planned week-long flying fox dispersal in Duaringa on Friday, 6 February, as part of ongoing efforts to manage...
Shaping tomorrow together with grants
A total of $279,000 has been awarded to 29 organisations to fund initiatives that strengthen the economic security and empowerment opportunities for Queensland women...
Break and enter appeal
Police are appealing for public assistance in relation to incidents that occurred in Blackwater recently.
Between 10pm on Sunday, 1 February and 6am on Monday,...
New care rules, new stress
The new Aged Care Act and Support at Home program came into effect on 1 November 2025, touted as a significant reform to how...
