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Floods put damper on jobs
A central western Queensland mayor says big rain and flooding in the region means many people are unable to work. [MORE]
Downpour brings graziers 'best start' to year
There has been more big rain in central west Queensland and some graziers are saying they have had enough for now. [MORE]
Qld prepared for mining boom says Bligh
Premier Anna Bligh says regional Queensland will be better prepared for the coming mining boom.[MORE]
Landholders put on weed alert
Biosecurity Queensland is warning landholders in western Queensland to be on the look out for a devastating weed that could thrive after recent rain.[MORE]
Community spirits soar in Qld's soaked outback
Rain is still falling in parts of outback Qld as the remnants of ex-cyclone Olga moves into SA and weakens. [MORE]
Anxious wait as Coonamble floodwaters peak
Coonamble locals anxiously wait for flood waters to peak this morning amid fears the town's levee will be breached.[MORE]
Residents urged to follow evacuation orders
The New South Wales Emergency Services Minister is urging residents at Coonamble in the state's north-west who are refusing to evacuate their homes to heed major flood warnings.[MORE]
1,200 evacuate as flood warning upgraded
The Coonamble Mayor is urging residents to remain calm as hundreds of people evacuate their homes in preparation for major flooding. [MORE]
Evacuation ordered as waters rise
Residents in central western NSW have been told to pack their bags as rain continues to cause flooding.[MORE]
Once-in-a-decade floodpeak nears towns
Residents of 100 properties at Coonamble in central-western NSW are preparing to evacuate due to flash flooding.[MORE]
Graziers celebrate soaking rain in western Qld
Graziers say steady, soaking rain overnight in the central-west Queensland has lifted spirits and will mean a huge boost to pasture growth.[MORE]
Wild dog control needs 'combined effort'
A south-west Queensland mayor says the state's wild dog barrier fence is in the best condition it has been for decades, but that has not stopped an explosion in dog numbers.[MORE]
Qld government rejects Opposition criticism of work camp screening
The Queensland Government has rejected Opposition claims that work camp prisoners are not being properly screened.[MORE]
Improve prisoner work camp screening: Qld Opposition
The Queensland Opposition says screening needs to be improved for prisoners sent to work camps.[MORE]
Outback fires under control
Several fires burning north-east of Blackall, in Queensland's central west, are under control this morning but authorities are continuing to monitor them.[MORE]
Crews monitor blaze near Blackall
Fire crews are monitoring a blaze which has been burning for four days, north-east of Blackall, in the Queensland's central west.[MORE]
Escapee returns to jail
A 23-year-old prisoner has been found after escaping from a low security work camp at Blackall in Queensland's central west.[MORE]
Outback air services take off again
Air services to two western Queensland towns will be returned one month after they were cut.[MORE]
Central Qld NRL bid gains speed
The group behind a push for a central Queensland rugby league team says it has almost finalised the bid team.[MORE]
School gets gong for war hero study
The Blackall State School has won a prestigious Queensland award for projects on the town's war hero Edgar Towner. [MORE]
Airport safety checks underway
An air navigation service provider is checking critical equipment at Queensland airports and airstrips this week to ensure the safety of the flying public.[MORE]
Govt urged to subsidise outback flights
Western Queensland MP Vaughan Johnson says the State Government should look at reinstating air subsidies on flights to central western Queensland.[MORE]
Woolscour sets tone for music festival
Sounds from an historic wool scour in Queensland's central west will be put to music tonight as part of a special event showcasing the sounds of farm machinery and rural towns.[MORE]
Blackall aged care home extension opens
A $2 million extension to an aged care facility in the central western Queensland town of Blackall will officially open today.[MORE]
Poet seeks outback Qld inspiration
Queensland's poet-in-residence says she is hoping to be inspired during a visit to the state and to share ideas with local poets.[MORE]
