Builyan Progress Association going strong with volunteer of 61 years
The Builyan-Many Peaks Community Progress Association Hall has hosted many events in its proud history, including grand balls, dances, training, weddings and other celebrations....
Sports grants now up for grabs
Successful applicants for Round 3 of the Federal Government’s Local Sporting Champions and Local Para Champions programs have been announced.
The Local Sporting Champions program...
Being bettered by a smarter mind
As I have mentioned before we are fortunate to have our two granddaughters staying with us at present. It is a joy to engage...
OPINION: Regional message to big banks
In September 2022, the Australian Government handed down the final report for the Regional Banking Taskforce.
It received submissions that raised significant issues of bank...
Bullets bag new coach
New Brisbane coach Justin Schueller plans to build his squad around Olympic medallists Aron Baynes and Nathan Sobey when he takes over at the...
Cost of living crisis decades in the making
As a teacher you always want the best for your students. That’s why so many teachers across the country are fighting for a better...
Council fans flames on Nagoorin fire risk
The fire evacuation plan for six homes in the Boyne Valley is to “run like hell” as locals struggle to secure action to eliminate...
Stamp events’ return to normal
Queensland stamp collectors revelled at the chance to attend their first event in three years.
Club members came from Tweed Heads, Toowoomba and Dalby to...
Rate Rise – the good, the bad and the ugly result
At its meeting on Tuesday, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) decided to increase the cash rate target by 25 basis points to 3.35...
Boyne Island mum wins $1 million in lotto
A Boyne Island mum has confessed she had to have her family double and triple-check her Monday and Wednesday Gold Lotto entry before she...
Care Clinics not so urgent?
The Shadow Minister for Health and Aged Care, Senator the Hon Anne Ruston and Federal Member for Flynn, Colin Boyce believe the Prime Minister’s...
27 years of garden advice
It was meant to be a “six-week stint“, but garden guru Neil Fisher is still writing his popular column 27 years later.
Neil started as...
Central Queensland needs a Hub before the next wet season hits
After all of the natural disasters we have endured in central and northern Queensland this year, it’s time we really set in stone firmer...
