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Battle against locusts demands urgent backing

It’s time to voice the concerns of many central and north-west Queensland graziers with regard to the locust plague that […]

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Monsoon retreats north

After the monsoon dumped 1248mm at Cowley Beach for December, Cyclone Koji hit Cape Upstart, adding another 585mm half way through this month. The...

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Free come’n’try sessions to kick off year

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Hall of Famer to coach Capras women in 2026

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Preparations under way as familiar foe levels up

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Flood peak of 8m expected

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MP hacked, threatened by cybercrim

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FITZROY RIVER HEIGHT EXPECTED TO PEAK NEXT WEEK Herb Jones: Think they might be underestimating this one. Bev Johnston: I hope the Barrage gates have been...

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Australia Day Breakfast An Australia Day Breakfast will be held on Monday, 26 January at Lions Bicentennial Park, Barmoya Road, The Caves, from 8am to...

Holiday memories still sting

Last week's column about camping holidays at the Capricorn Coast beaches brought back some painful memories for two of our Historical Society members, Jim...