Four charged with multiple offences after alleged kidnapping
Police have charged four people with multiple offences following an alleged robbery with violence at Mount Larcom on Sunday, 12 February.
Detectives...
Drones tasked to weeds in university project
A CQUniversity research project has secured an Australian Government innovation grant to target weeds in broadacre crops, using artificial intelligence (AI)-driven drones equipped with...
Kirsten’s Cottage: a slice of Boyne Valley history
When you step into Kirsten's Cottage, located just off the main drag through Builyan, the first thing you notice is ice-cold air conditioning and...
When there’s washing to be done
Monday was washing day for many women in the early days and that was the day my mother would do the washing in the...
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...
Ag In Brief
Outlook broadly positive for Australia’s farmers
The six months ahead for Australian agriculture will be impacted by seasonal conditions and the economic environment, two key...
