Tag: Longreach 4730
'Beauty disadvantaged' call sparks worldwide interest
The Mayor of Mt Isa says he has received letters and emails from women across the world eager to learn more about the city and possibly move there.[MORE]
Robertson rejects public hospital beds number falling
Queensland Health Minister Stephen Robertson has dismissed claims of a big drop in the number of public hospital beds.[MORE]
Task force to look at regional health staff shortages
Queensland Health Minister Stephen Robertson says the State Government will do more to attract medical staff to regional areas.[MORE]
MP backs lifeline for Aramac Hospital
The federal Member for Flynn, Chris Trevor, has welcomed a Queensland Government decision to continue existing services at the Aramac Hospital, in central western Queensland, for the next year.[MORE]
Miner wants children's blood lead levels re-tested
Mining giant Xstrata has urged parents in Mt Isa, in north-west Queensland, to have their children re-tested to find out if high lead blood levels are persisting.[MORE]
Outback Qld bakes in early heat
Communities in outback Queensland have been sweltering in hot and dry conditions which have arrived earlier than expected.[MORE]
Push on to boost federal funding for councils
Local government grants commissioners from across Australia are this week in Charleville, in Queensland's south-west, looking at ways to improve federal funding allocations to councils. [MORE]
Jockeys, trainers found guilty of misleading stewards
Six Queensland jockeys and horse trainers have been found guilty of providing false or misleading statements over an incident in western Queensland earlier this year. [MORE]
Qld groups welcome interest rate relief
The REIQ says the Reserve Bank decision to cut interest rates by 1 per cent will boost consumer confidence.[MORE]
Farm group wants entire 1pc rate cut passed on
The Queensland Farmers Federation says rural producers should get all of the 1 per cent reduction in official interest rates.[MORE]
Paramedics' union stages work bans over pay dispute
The union representing Qld paramedics will start statewide industrial action over stalled EBA negotiations.[MORE]
Robertson releases Mt Isa lead levels figures
Health Minister Stephen Robertson has released the latest figures of lead levels in Mount Isa children.[MORE]
Gulf fishers reflect on tough year
Gulf of Carpentaria fishermen say it has been a tough year for the industry as buyers opt for cheaper international product, but they are optimistic people will return to buying Australian fish.[MORE]
Fears farmers won't benefit from lower dollar
A Queensland farm lobby group says the usual benefits from a drop in the Australian dollar may not flow on to farmers because of the instability in global markets.[MORE]
'Land for a dollar' deals ineffective: expert
A leading expert on regional development says 'land for a dollar' deals do not help rural towns to attract people in the longer term.[MORE]
Prawn farmers expected to cope with climate change
The Queensland Aquaculture Industries Federation believes prawn farmers will be able to adapt their practices to deal with climate change.[MORE]
Call for Qld paramedics to use capsicum spray
A union is calling for Queensland ambulance workers to be allowed to use capsicum spray to protect them against violent patients.[MORE]
'Flexible' seafood industry needed to tackle climate change
The Queensland Seafood Industry Association says the management of the fishing industry must become more flexible to deal with climate change.[MORE]
Doctors' group backs outback hospital reprieve
The Rural Doctors Association has welcomed a reprieve for a small hospital in Queensland's central west.[MORE]
Legal action stops Mt Isa lead report release
The Govt says pending legal action prevents releasing a report about children's high blood lead levels in Mt Isa.[MORE]
Burketown on cloud nine over Morning Glory
Pilots and tourists are in Burketown in the Gulf of Carpentaria in far north Queensland, to witness one of the world's most spectacular meteorological phenomena.[MORE]
Workshops focus on male mental health
A men's health consultant says men are becoming more interested in their health needs but there is still more work to be done to improve outcomes in Queensland.[MORE]
Workplace law confusion continues
Queensland's Workplace Rights Ombudsman says there still much confusion about workplace laws, almost a year after the Rudd Government took office. [MORE]
Qld Govt moves to delay new councils' elections
The Queensland Government wants to delay the next council election by six months to give local governments more time to organise their budgets.[MORE]
Cloncurry to get water relief via rail
More than 12 million litres of fresh water will be railed into the drought ravaged community of Cloncurry in north-west Queensland as part of a State Government rescue plan.[MORE]
