Tag: Camooweal 4828
NT Govt defensive after Barkly Hwy flood damage
The NT Government has defended the state of its roads after flooding caused the collapse of part of a major highway.[MORE]
Barkly Highway may be cut for three weeks
Queensland Police say the Barkly Highway between Mount Isa and the Northern Territory will be closed for at least three weeks after rain washed away a large section of the road.[MORE]
North-west flood damage bill tops $12m
Qld flood disaster declarations grow as the damage bill passes $12 million.[MORE]
Outback towns endure more hot weather
The weather bureau says there will be no respite from hot and dry conditions across Queensland's interior over the next few days.[MORE]
Top bronco brander leaves his mark
A western Queensland man has become Australia's champion bronco brander.[MORE]
Territorian blows 0.35 at Camooweal
A 42-year-old Northern Territory man is facing several charges in Queensland after allegedly driving with a blood alcohol level more than seven times the legal limit. [MORE]
Sniffer dogs to help teach animal welfare message
Sniffer dogs are being used in western Queensland classrooms to help teach young people the importance of animal welfare.[MORE]
Police warn against illegal cattle slaughtering
Police are concerned illegal cattle slaughtering in north-west Queensland is increasing, after the discovery of two more carcasses near Camooweal yesterday.[MORE]
'International demand' driving fuel prices higher
The RACQ says motorists should not expect any relief in the short term in the cost of diesel. [MORE]
No relief from diesel price hikes: RACQ
The RACQ says motorists should not expect any relief in the short-term in the cost of diesel. [MORE]
Indigenous jobs scheme wins national training award
A north-west Queensland Indigenous jobs program operated by the Split Rock Inca Alliance has received a national award in Hobart.[MORE]
Pitt seeks $30m for Indigenous training scheme
The Queensland Government is calling for $30 million in federal funding to support a roads-based Indigenous skills development program.[MORE]
Kennedy MP rejects talk of guaranteed re-election
Bob Katter, the sitting Member for Kennedy, covering northern and north-west Queensland, has laughed off suggestions the federal electorate is a safe seat that will guarantee his re-election on November 24.[MORE]
Fuel price probe heads to Mt Isa
The Queensland Government's inquiry into petrol prices will hold public hearings in Mount Isa, in north-west Queensland, this afternoon.[MORE]
Federal funds go to droving exhibit
The Federal Government has allocated $44,000 to a north-west Queensland community organisation to help preserve the history of the outback.[MORE]
Mum, daughter rescued from park ordeal
A 37-year-old woman and her 12-year-old daughter were rescued from the Camooweal Caves National Park, in north-west Queensland, after their vehicle became bogged yesterday.[MORE]
Online tourism site expected to boost industry
Federal Tourism Minister Fran Bailey yesterday launched a new online website that is expected to provide a major boost to outback tourism in Queensland.[MORE]
Reconciliation awards recognise north-west Qld businesses
Two north-west Queensland organisations have been acknowledged by the State Government for their achievements at the 2007 Reconciliation Awards for Business.[MORE]
$5m power boost for Camooweal
A new $5 million power station has officially opened in Camooweal.[MORE]
New power station set to open
A new $5.2 million power station in Camooweal is expected to be fully operational later this month.[MORE]
Group to walk 100km for child cancer sufferers
A group of men and women in Queensland's far west will embark on a 100 kilometre trek today to raise money for children with cancer.[MORE]
Cattle company calls for national rail network
The Australian Agricultural Company says it will be able to use the Adelaide to Darwin railway to export cattle if the Federal Government invests in a truly national rail network.[MORE]
