$15m blow for Outback business as festival takes year off
The cancellation of the 2025 Big Red Bash is expected to significantly impact the economy of outback Queensland, as locals brace for the loss of millions in tourism revenue.
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Revealed: Southwest Qld’s worst behaved state school students
After analysing dozens of southwest Queensland state schools and their annual student behaviour data, we can reveal who has the worst behaved. SEARCH THE FULL LIST.
Growing up in Hotel Corones: Author’s debut novel trip down memory lane in regional town
The daughter of publicans of Charleville’s iconic Hotel Corones, Sarah Todman has met some fascinating people. Now, she’s used her experience to shape her debut novel.
Hundreds of motorbikes descend on outback town for a good cause
Hundreds of motorbike riders stopped in Charleville as they make their way on the Long Ride, to raise awareness and funds for prostate cancer in Australia. SEE THE PHOTOS.
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‘Humbled’: Local heroes earn sky-high praise
A volunteer for emergency services in remote western Queensland and a police officer dedicated to his community have been nominated as Royal Flying Doctor Service local heroes. Now, they need your help.
‘Un-Australian, appalling’: Veterans slam courts’ Anzac Day snub
Veterans have shared their outrage over learning Queensland courts will open on Anzac Day out of ‘fairness’ to alleged criminals arrested the night before.
PHOTOS | Fans trek out west for Outback Sounds event
Hundreds of punters braved the cold out west to revel in the music at the Outback Sounds concert in Charleville. SEE THE PHOTOS.
‘It’s bloody exciting’: Farmers celebrate rain across South West QLD
A summer of soaking rain has boosted optimism for primary producers in the Maranoa region, with one grazier declaring it has been ‘one of the best summers we’ve had out here’.
My First Year: Maranoa’s prep classes for 2024
Prep students from the Maranoa and beyond have had their photo taken for the My First Year photo series. See the full gallery of smiling faces here.
REVEALED: The man behind Maranoa’s best mullet of 2024
A Roma businessman was taken aback to find out the community voted to declare that he was rocking the Maranoa’s best mullet. See what he had to say here.
Breaking the mould: Candidates in country shire hope to offer new perspective
Two new councillor candidates in a regional Queensland local government area are offering hoping to offer fresh perspectives. Find out what they’ve got on their agendas two weeks out from election day.
‘Inspiring, and life-changing’: Dalby students make a difference in Cambodia
Dalby State High School students recently returned from a humanitarian project in Cambodia. See what they got up to here.
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