$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.
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.
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.
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 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.
A police officer from humble beginnings as a sheep shearer in southwest Queensland hopes to be a relatable role model on a docuseries.
Whether you’re a casual coffee drinker or have a full blown caffeine addiction, nothing beats the perfect cup of coffee. Vote for your favourite cafe in our poll now.
A small Queensland community is in mourning following the death of respected business figure Peter Taylor, who has been remembered as ‘a great mate to many’.
Once a bustling hub, Roma’s army depot now lies mostly dormant. Take an inside look in the depot and meet the lieutenant trying to reform it to its former glory.
Social housing in an outback Queensland town is helping resident’s find their feet, and providing jobs.
Though there was tough competition, only one dog could be crowned as Charleville’s cutest. Find out what this precious pup means to his family.
We asked and you voted and now we can reveal the results of our poll to crown the Maranoa region’s cutest dog. The proud parents of Roma’s cutest dog shares what makes their pup so special.
What does a doctor do when they get sick? For doctors in remote places, the answer is far from simple. Find out how a program in South West Queensland hopes to change that.
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.
Veterans have shared their outrage over learning Queensland courts will open on Anzac Day out of ‘fairness’ to alleged criminals arrested the night before.
Hundreds of punters braved the cold out west to revel in the music at the Outback Sounds concert in Charleville. SEE THE PHOTOS.
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’.
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.
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.
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.
Dalby State High School students recently returned from a humanitarian project in Cambodia. See what they got up to here.
A young youth support worker in the rural Queensland town of Cunnamulla is among those recognised in this year’s Australia Day Awards.
Queensland Music Trails’ outback event is set to be a huge tourism boost for the area, and features a massive line-up of musical talent. Here’s how locals can get cheap tickets to the events.
A terrifying incident has seen a baby almost drown in a regional Queensland town and taken to hospital.
A Southwest Queensland town continues to face harsh water restrictions despite the majority of the state being inundated with water.
A remote Queensland town is just days away from launching an audacious new tourism attraction, which it hopes will draw in travellers from across the globe.
A Dingo Beach man could see past a fitness centre’s rotting floorboards and mouldy ceiling after Cyclone Debbie. In a year, he transformed it into a bright and beautiful complex.
Even if she’s only our mayor for a few months, Vanessa Ekins plans to make a difference. We talked to her about her background and what she hopes to achieve.
The Brahmans had scored a stellar win, a new town plan was ironed out and more. Here’s what was making news 40 years ago >>>
Planning is well under way to bring back the Show Ball in 2021 and it has been a long time between drinks.
BIG READ: Infrastructure costs continue to be a sticking point for the Whitsunday Paradise project.
Adrenaline-pumping sidecars, talented juniors and more will entertain spectators when the speedway lights up for the event later this month.
An assessment of the stormwater network is due to start this week after a councillor spoke openly about seeing flooding in areas not usually affected by excess water.
The limited edition collection features three exclusive designs and tells important stories of the First Nations People
‘He was a brilliant light to all who knew him in the community and beyond.’
The 29yo Stanthorpe man’s devastated family is stranded overseas, prompting many to pitch in with funeral costs.
HUB FOR OUR HEROES: The breaking point came when his wife stood on their driveway and said: ‘Get help or I’m going with the two boys’
A WELL-KNOWN Coast surfer has gone out the way he would have wanted – in the waves – after catching a big barrel.
A CQ scientist says the disease can also transmit to humans with favourite tick hiding spots including warm armpits and groins
Odds have jumped significantly for a popular south east Qld horse tracing track, with a boost in wastewater for irrigation.
COOLUM Cinema owner Noel Atkinson would personally apologise to movie-goers if the old projector in his makeshift theatre broke down during a screening.
TWO banned Northern Rivers swimming holes are still frequently visited by locals and tourists despite local councils warning of safety and health risks.
A SPECIAL report into the state of the region reveals the top 10 industries in terms of employment on the Sunshine Coast.
Chris Sparks reminds us that education is more than just learning what you are told
“A GAY beat or some sort of male sexual space to prey on women is not acceptable.”
WONDERING what those small, clear blobs with a distinct black dot found in the thousands in the ocean were on the weekend?
Authorities were called to the area 50km north of Rocky at 7pm before calling off the search around 11pm.
A PARTNERSHIP between Goondir Health Services and an Australian food rescue organisation has helped several communities in need during the pandemic.
It’s happening again! And it may well be that it’s happening in a bigger, brighter and more extravagant way this year, writes Chris Sparks.
It’s the club no-one wants to be a member of, but it is growing every year.
BALLINA has lost one of its treasures with the passing of Gabriel Salas.
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