By HARRY CLARKE FORMER North Queensland Cowboys and Canberra Raiders backliner Rod Jensen has been announced by the Katter Australia Party as its candidate for the Far North seat of Leichhardt in the upcoming federal election. Jensen, who now works as a teacher, a mentor for young Indigenous youth and as chief executive of theContinue reading “Former NRL Cowboy announces bid for federal politics”
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Country swimming club to celebrate 60-year history
Chinchilla Swimming Club looks back in time as its marks its 60th anniversary.
Charleville boy becomes overnight Broncos hero
Kurt Capewell shines in Broncos debut, captain Brisbane to an upset win over South Sydney Rabbitohs
Gas drilling crackdown ‘doesn’t go far enough’
Landholders say government moves to better regulate coal seam gas drilling don’t go far enough
Q&A with Robyn Haig, regional Citizen of the Year
Robyn Haig gives some insight into the challenges and opportunities in the ‘post pandemic’ era
Police close Qld’s largest cattle duffing case in decades
Two North Queensland cattle crooks locked up over theft of nearly 1,000 head of cattle.
Budget 2021-22: What’s in it for the bush?
By HARRY CLARKE RURAL health, inland freight and telecom black spots are among funding initiatives welcomed in this year’s so-called ‘pandemic budget’, but the Morrison Government’s cash splash is also being criticised for omitting money for several important infrastructure projects throughout regional Queensland. HEALTH Communities outside major centres could benefit most directly from the $65Continue reading “Budget 2021-22: What’s in it for the bush?”
Cods cleaned up in Goondiwindi Emu parade
The Cods coach said “When you play against good side, they put you to the sword if you’re not quite there.”
New Rockhampton mayor Tony Williams promises “steady hand”
Cr Tony Williams claims victory in Rockhampton mayoral by-election.
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