Newly-elected Qld mayor mourns loss of husband, respected businessman
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’.
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Behind the barbed wire: Inside look in Roma’s army depot
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.
‘It means safety, security’: Residents move in to Charleville social housing
Social housing in an outback Queensland town is helping resident’s find their feet, and providing jobs.
Revealed: Charleville’s cutest dog as voted for by you
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.
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Slim Dusty’s son to take centre stage at annual shindig
Charleville is set to host the son of late performer Slim Dusty as part of their annual Halfway There Shindig to commemorate 30 years since the town’s tribute song was released.
Unlucky 13: The Qld suburbs where childcare cost outstrips subsidy
Queensland parents are bracing for childcare cost increases of up to 10 per cent, with centres in at least 13 suburbs charging more than the hourly subsidy rate cap.
Why I choose to get ‘completely nailed’ by 800kg bulls for fun
It’s a quick-footed art not for the faint-hearted but North Qld father of two Harley Schofield says putting his body in the way of 800kg beasts makes him ‘feel on top of the world’.
Massive amateur golfing prize up for grabs in outback Qld town
A whopping $10,000 is up for grabs for amateur golfers this weekend in a regional Queensland town as part of a major outback golfing tournament spanning across six regions.
Revealed: New aged care facilities coming to south west this year
A suite of new aged care facilities will be delivered to South West Health centres. Here are the south west towns set for major upgrades.
Funding given to help fix rural health gap
Two southwest paramedics have received funding to close the gap between rural and metropolitan healthcare, and to improve the outcomes of Indigenous patients. Meet the local paramedics achieving great things.
Swing the night away at outback town’s 1940s themed party
As part of a major Outback Music Tour, Charleville is hosting a highly-anticipated 1940s inspired dance party with some impressive headlining acts. Here’s all the details.
The regional council paying you $20,000 to move there and build a new home
A western Queensland council is offering $20,000 grants to new homeowners to help grow the region in one of the most generous schemes in the state. Here’s all the details.
Former Navy technician the newest Charleville police recruit
Meet Charleville’s newest officer, who has traded the tools for a career in policing in the Queensland Outback. Here’s why the 24-year-old flipped his life upside down.
‘Nothing will be the same’: Family embraces 27 kids they don’t know
Over the years, Anthony and Jonelle Nielsen have opened their home to 27 children in crisis. They talk about their passion for helping kids and explain why more Qld residents should help.
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