Advertisment

Community

Nicky Milton and Stephanie English are two members of the creative team behind Skull Crown Aus, which is taking a unique handmade product and shipping it around the world.

Homemade headpieces travelling far and wide

The Mount Isa craft business is benefiting from the North West's multicultural community.

12 February, 2025

Celebrating 10 years of Cancer House are president Paul Wragg, treasurer Father Mick Lowcock, Yvonne McCoy and co-founders Tony and Sandra McGrady.

Local News

Cancer House celebrating a decade of local service

Father Mick Lowcock with Church Elder Aunty Dolly Hankin and North West Queensland Indigenous Community Social Services chief executive officer Faisal Khan.

Local News

Church exits from the social service it founded

Flinders Shire mayor Kate Peddle with local tertiary students Miles Smith and Natalie Cairns outside the public library in Hughenden.

Local News

Hughenden to get a Country Universities Centre

St Joseph’s Catholic School principal Scott Murray says sharing his passion for sport has played a central role in his teaching career.

Local News

Primary principals prepared for 2025 school year

Anglo American’s Mark Jensen and Burke Shire deputy mayor John Clarke with the newly-installed Automated External Defibrillator (AED) in Gregory.

Local News

Mining company donates defibrillator to Gregory

New Australians Ylenia Coquille, Stephan Miraillet, Seena Moolan Poulose and Brice Baiju Joseph in Mount Isa.

Local News

New citizens are proud to be called Australian

Aspiring musician and visual artist Ashlea Lavell was the Mount Isa Young Citizen of the Year.

Local News

Mount Isa's Young Citizen of the Year is leading by example

McKinlay Shire Council’s 2025 Citizen of the Year Ellen Dallavanzi (centre) with mayor Janene Fegan and Australia Day ambassador Jay Larkins.

Local News

Julia Creek volunteer wins McKinlay Shire's top gong

Flinders Shire’s Australia Day award winners were recognised for their commitment to the community. Back row – Ambassador Peter Davis, Cr Clancy Middleton, Cr Pete Fornasier, Cr Kelly Carter, Cr Kerry Wells, Kennedy MP Bob Katter, Cr Shane McCarthy, Skye McClymont and mayor Kate Peddle. Front row – Lachlan Richardson (on behalf of Ken and Jan Mastersen), Kobe Steadman, Danielle Sladden, Tori Mullaly, Annmarie Wieben and Emily Page.

Local News

Hughenden hairdresser named Flinders Shire's Citizen of the Year

Richmond mayor John Wharton presented Ergon Energy worker and Maks’ Boxing Gym owner Maks Chylewski with the Citizen of the Year award.

Local News

Former boxer gives back to Richmond community

Spinny founded the Ringers Ride for a Cure, a horseback journey from Bedourie to Birdsville.

Local News

Outback legend honoured by Diamantina Shire Council

Carpentaria Shire Council’s nominees for Volunteer of the Year with winner Irene Fitzsimmons (third from left). Pictures: REBECCA FRY

Local News

Pastor’s community work draws praise in the Gulf

Advertisment