Power bill costs leave Queenslanders nearly $1,000 worse off since 2020
The average Queensland family is spending nearly 50 per cent more on electricity than they were five years ago, according to a new state...
Former MP urges coal royalties rethink
Former Flynn MP Ken O'Dowd doesn't want to see the viability of Central Queensland's coal industry threatened any further without positive steps being taken...
‘Flood of complaints’ over BOM’s new look
Maranoa MP David Littleproud is calling for a review of the Bureau of Meteorology’s (BOM) new website, following a flood of complaints from locals.
The...
A moment to celebrate: the North’s Grain Export triumph is no small feat
It’s important AgForce celebrates the wins in rural advocacy - and the recent bulk grain export directly from the Port of Townsville is a...
Tomago closure exposes risks
To kick off the election campaign at the start of this year, the Prime Minister visited the Tomago Aluminium Smelter near Newcastle.
Following the visit,...
AI thinks it’s above the law, warn regional publishers
Country Press Australia (CPA) has welcomed the Albanese Government’s decision to rule out a copyright exemption for AI companies, but says urgent action is...
Turf on its way for Blackwater Sports Complex
The Central Highlands Regional Council has reaffirmed its commitment to the ongoing maintenance and enhancement of the Hunter Street Multi-Sport Complex in Blackwater, following...
Beef producers drive bullish sentiment for rural Queensland
Queensland beef producers are driving a lift in the state's rural confidence seen in the most recent quarter, the latest Rabobank Rural Confidence Survey...
Relief from the heat as western trains to resume services
Cooler temperatures are on the way this week, after the week-long heatwave begins to shift northwards out of the highlands.
A low to severe heatwave...
Nutrien Ag grants keep communities socialising
Nutrien Ag Solutions and FRRR (Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal) have awarded $254,218 in grants to 56 not-for-profit organisations (NFPs) for projects that...
Veterans condemn government’s military honours legislation
Military veterans across Flynn and indeed right across Australia, have condemned the Albanese Government’s recent legislation restricting the eligibility period for military honours and...
Solid gains for cows, bullocks at Emerald
Emerald combined agents yarded a reduced offering of 1800 head on Thursday, 23 October, with a fair quality yarding throughout.
The prime sector saw bulls...
Council focus on local spend
The Central Highlands council has consciously upped its local spend to put money in the pockets of regional businesses.
In her finance report to the...
