Repeated failures of Indigenous policy
The shocking footage emerging from Alice Springs is a testament to the repeated failures of Indigenous policy over many decades.
Despite good intentions and...
Protesters mark second anniversary of Myanmar coup
Protesters have marked the two-year anniversary of Myanmar’s military coup with a “silent strike” in major cities and rallies overseas, as exiled civilian leaders...
Alec Baldwin charged with involuntary manslaughter
Actor Alec Baldwin and a weapons specialist have been formally charged with involuntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer on a New...
Split vote approves Optus tower
A controversial 5G Optus tower has been approved for construction by a majority vote at the Bundaberg Regional Council ordinary meeting.
While the tower ...
New CEO appointed
After an almost four-month probation period, Acting Longreach Regional Council Chief Executive Officer Brett Walsh will be calling the western town home permanently.
Mayor...
Driving the fight against juvenile crime
Thanks to everyone who has expressed their concerns about the rate of crime in the area recently.
I can’t tell you how troubling this spate...
CQ’s oppressive heat
In the unofficial MG scale for very uncomfortable humid sticky conditions from 1-10; these last three days rate a 10.
The dewpoint which is a...
Repeat juvenile crime sickens victims
Cedar Park Shopping complex and Cooee Bay businesses were struck with more break-ins, theft and vandalism in the early hours of Friday morning leaving...
All loved up for February ‘The Month of Love’
Upon your next visit to the Rocky Sports Club, there is no mistaking February has taken a romantic turn. Deemed ‘The Month of Lurrrrrve’,...
Letters to the editor
Australia Day hijacked
I get sick of our cultural beliefs and special celebration days being hijacked by dim witted anarchists and self centered activists.
Australia Day celebrations...
In brief
Moranbah – single-vehicle crash
Two male patients, both aged in their 20s, were transported to Moranbah Hospital in stable conditions after a single-vehicle crash on...
Daughters of miner back union campaign for justice
The daughters of an underground mineworker fatally crushed under a collapsed roof are backing a Mining and Energy Union campaign pushing for coal companies...
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...
