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Paraplegic shooter wins at world titles
A western Queensland shooting champion has returned home from Europe after winning Australia's only individual medal at the the world championships for disabled shooters.[MORE]
Endangered wallabies given new home
A central Queensland wildlife carer has released endangered wallabies into an outback national park to try to ensure their survival.[MORE]
Temperatures tumble in Qld's west
Several western Queensland centres are expected to break July weather records, with towns 10 and 12 degrees Celsius below average yesterday. [MORE]
Historian scours outback for 'L' traces of Leichhardt
The National Museum of Australia is searching for clues in outback Queensland to help solve a mystery that has puzzled historians for well over 150 years. [MORE]
Locust plague won't die out for weeks despite spray
Authorities are spending tens of thousands of dollars to control a plague of spur-throated locusts in Queensland's central-west. [MORE]
'Bovinista' beefs up support for grass-fed cattle
A western Queensland artist is using an international design award to highlight the region's grass-fed beef sector.[MORE]
Aerial search on for locusts
Aerial surveillance is underway in central western Queensland as authorities look to control swarms of locusts before they threaten farming country.[MORE]
Tour advises councils on water needs
A team of water experts is touring councils across rural Queensland to advise them on future water supply and sewerage infrastructure needs.[MORE]
Riders saddle up for campdraft comp
Hundreds of horses and riders from three states of Australia are in outback Queensland today for the national campdraft championships.[MORE]
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]
