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,...
Exclusion zone established after weapons, explosives and drugs uncovered, Calliope
Police have charged a man with weapons and drug offences following a search warrant at a Calliope property on Wednesday, 4 February.
Police allegedly uncovered...
Teen brains hate early mornings – why should schools take note
If teenagers had their way, school would never start before 10am.
And it turns out, neuroscience says they might be onto something.
As The King’s School...
Britta aims to honour Liz’s legacy
Britta Marsh, an AgTech consultant, ecosystem builder, program designer and early-stage investment associate, has received a boost to her AgTech career by successfully securing...
In Brief
Rates notices issued
Central Highlands Regional Council’s second half-yearly rates notices were issued on Monday, 2 February.
Council advises the notice, which covers from January to...
Rising inflation hits
The primary cause of this week's interest rate rise is the massive blowout in government spending.
Over the past two years, the Federal Government's...

















