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Mount Isa parkrunners defy a cool start

Mount Isa parkrunners defy a cool start

Over 30 intrepid locals and visitors braved the cold and got up early to take part in this week’s 5km
4500 concrete sleepers to be replaced after Nelia train derailment | The North West Star

4500 concrete sleepers to be replaced after Nelia train derailment

Samantha Campbell (nee Walton) has worked for regional and rural publications across News South Wales, Queensland and the Northern Territory
Tackling salinity with native bush food

Tackling salinity with native bush food

Saline land dishes up gourmet bush foods for markets and restaurants. Click to check the original article.
Bathurst town centre filled with rugged up residents enjoying Brew & Bite

Bathurst town centre filled with rugged up residents enjoying Brew

“Saturday night was pretty well gang busters for everyone.” Click to check the original article.
Young weaner steers and heifers dominate Toowoomba yarding

Young weaner steers and heifers dominate Toowoomba yarding

Only a handful of cows were presented and sold to a market with no change. Click to check the original
Buckle up in the North West, say police | The North West Star

Buckle up in the North West, say police | The

Editor of the North West Star Mount Isa since January 2016. Prior to that, an editor at several regional southern
Political career inspired by life on the land

Political career inspired by life on the land

Governments need to “get out of the way” so ag sector can get on with the job says MP. Click
Trangie Junior Judging Day event attracts 94 young judges

Trangie Junior Judging Day event attracts 94 young judges

There were 94 competitors in attendance ranging in age from 5-19 years, along with approximately 50 spectators. Click to check
Temporary signs direct caravans to designated parking in Isa CBD | The North West Star

Temporary signs direct caravans to designated parking in Isa CBD

Samantha Campbell (nee Walton) has worked for regional and rural publications across News South Wales, Queensland and the Northern Territory
Westpac Rescue Helicopter airlifts 12-year-old girl to Tamworth after she suffered serious injuries in horse fall at Warialda | The Land

Westpac Rescue Helicopter airlifts 12-year-old girl to Tamworth after she

Anna Falkenmire is a senior journalist at the Northern Daily Leader in Tamworth, reporting mostly on court and crime. Story
Dust settles over Mount Isa Campdraft for 2022

Dust settles over Mount Isa Campdraft for 2022

The Mount Isa Campdraft has wrapped up for another year, with 1400 first round runs over the weekend. Click to
Cheaper trend hits store cattle at Carcoar

Cheaper trend hits store cattle at Carcoar

The good black weaner steers were about $150 a head cheaper, while crossbred weaners slipped $300. Click to check the