Ageing well, the rural way
In rural Queensland, ageing well is about more than healthcare. It is about staying connected to community, remaining independent for as long as possible,...
Statewide crime crackdown commences
On Wednesday, 25 February the Queensland Government, alongside the Queensland Police Service, launched Operation Forge – a statewide crackdown on youth crime to make...
Chicken caravan offers an ‘eggs-act’ environmental benefit
An innovative egg farming model is preparing to bring new regenerative agricultural practices to a Bundaberg region farm – by using a “chicken caravan”...
New chapter for retirement village
It doesn’t seem that long ago that I met with the Moura community back in January 2021, to discuss the expansion plans for the...
Funding for CQ arts groups
Central Queensland arts organisations will receive funding through a new State Government program designed to prioritise community-led groups and organisations in regional Queensland.
As...
Farmers in limbo under Labor’s ‘confusing’ environmental reforms
Leader of The Nationals David Littleproud said Labor’s environmental reforms have created a confusing and costly mess, with farmers unable to get the information...
US tariffs start this week on imports
President Donald Trump has flagged raising temporary tariffs on almost all US imports from 10 per cent to 15 per cent, but Australian beef...
Proposed planning change for Blackwater
A Central Highlands Regional Council (CHRC) public notice released on Monday will see development applications in the Blackwater urban area assessed under the same...
Mandatory health star ratings a welcome step
The Australian Medical Association welcomes the decision by food regulation ministers to move towards mandatory health star ratings on packaged foods, a long overdue...
Regional girls to reimagine agriculture through GrowHer
Becoming a leader in agricultural technology isn’t just a possibility for regional girls in Queensland, it’s a path they can start growing right now...
David Attenborough’s 100th marked by three new shows
Sir David Attenborough's 100th birthday will be celebrated with three new shows, the BBC has announced.
The broadcaster will mark Sir David's "extraordinary milestone" on...
Ballard books Top 30 spot
Longreach’s presence on the national stage continues to grow, with Rochelle Ballard earning a Golden Ticket into the top 30 on the current season...
Cattledogs hot to trot
Round 2 of the Central Highlands Rugby Union Social 7s was on again at Morton Park on Saturday, 21 February where the Cattledogs were...
