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10/06/2025

New mural at Cameron Downs SS, south of

10/06/2025

🎨 Do you have what it takes to paint the door of a dunny?

Entries are now open for the Peter Evert Memorial “Loo’ve Dunny Door Art Competition”!

🖌️ Submit your quirky, cartoon-style artwork by 7 July 2025.
🎭 Selected doors will be auctioned on Thursday 25 September at the Outback Festival, with proceeds split 50/50 between the artist and charity.

Ready to leave your mark on outback art history?

👉 Enter now: https://outbackfestival.com.au/get-involved/the-peter-evert-memorial-loove-dunny-door-art-auction/

10/06/2025

Join us next weekend on Saturday 14 June 2025 at the Longreach Showgrounds for the Minor Semi Final vs Alpha Brumbies

Please get behind us! Lets go Tigers.

10/06/2025

🕰️✨ Relive the Past, Celebrate the Present ✨🕰️

History & Heritage Fair is coming to Lissner Park! 🌿

Immerse yourself in the stories of Charters Towers with interactive exhibits, live demonstrations, and delicious local eats—all set beneath the stunning, illuminated heritage trees. 🌙

📅 Friday, 20 June 2025
🕗 4pm–8pm
📍 Lissner Park

More information -> https://bit.ly/CTRC-Events
Register to hold a stall (registrations close 13 June) -> https://bit.ly/HistoryHeritage_stall

10/06/2025

Elvis Kernaghan & The Min Min Lights at Jericho State School

10/06/2025

🎣✨ WHAT’S HAPPENING AT THE YELLOWBELLY CLASSIC? ✨🎣
Mark your calendars for August 29–31, 2025 — the Longreach Yellowbelly Fishing Classic is back and packed with Outback fun!

Here’s a taste of what’s coming your way 👇

🎣 First Fish off the Bridge – 4pm Friday
One of our most cherished traditions. Join the fun on the Longreach bridge at 4pm and see who hooks the first fish — it’s a memory-maker every year.

🎶 Saturday Night Party with DJ Phil & Bar
Gather under the stars at Apex Park for a riverside dance floor, great music, and a licensed bar. It’s the perfect way to wrap up a big day of fishing.

🦐 Yabby Races
Fast, feisty, and full of laughs — the yabby races are back and better than ever!

🔥 Damper Competition
Dust off your camp ovens and show us your golden, crusty best. Judging takes place Saturday, so get kneading!

🎈 Kids’ Activities
We’ve got a few fun things lined up to keep the little anglers entertained. Big smiles guaranteed!

💸 Prize Pool & Cash Draws
We’re giving away over $40,000 in prizes!
💵 Don’t miss the $5,000 cash draw on Saturday night.
🎁 And Sunday’s prize pool is our biggest yet — with a major prize reveal coming soon that’ll blow your fishing socks off!

🏕️ Fishing, Camping, Living
Whether you’re casting lines or just kicking back by the fire, there’s nothing quite like the Classic.

📍 Thomson River, Longreach QLD | August 29–30, 2025

10/06/2025

🌟 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀, 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀! 🌟

Last week, our Director of Community Services and Wellbeing, Barbra Smith, visited QUT (Queensland University of Technology) – Gardens Point Campus for the Regional University Study Hub (RUSH) Leaders Network event.

It was a fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow leaders from the RUSH and CUC networks, and to explore the range of supports and study options available at QUT for students attending CUC Hughenden 💬📚

Want to learn more about what CUC Hughenden can offer YOU as a student?
🎉 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗨𝗖 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝘆!
📅 Saturday 14 June
⏰ 9AM–12PM
📍 CUC Hughenden & Flinders Shire Library

Come along, have a chat, and discover how our new Centre plans to supporting students across the region to thrive in their studies and beyond! 🌱💻

10/06/2025

Please report locusts to Australian Plague Locust Commission via 1800 635 962.

These Migratory Locusts (Locust migratoria) are on the move again between Muttaburra and Aramac.

Last week, Desert Channels' Doug and Pete were out and about near Muttaburra when they spotted another carpet of critters.

Using his athletic abilities, Doug managed to catch one for identification (see the picture in the comments), which we then reported to the Australian Plague Locust Commission (APLC) who confirmed that these were native Migratory Locusts.

So what's the situation?

👉 The APLC told us they’re currently monitoring a "successful breeding" of locusts near Aramac and Muttaburra, with several late-instar stage locust bands spotted crossing local roads.

🦗 Locusts are expected to develop into adults with wings and "start to form swarms" over the next few weeks.

Note: DCQ is not involved in locusts – all reports should be made directly to the Australian Plague Locust Commission via 1800 635 962.

08/06/2025

The community of Woombye (Sunshine Coast hinterland) fundraised $3,000 for the Bulloo Shire.

🌟 Mayor Ferguson had the honour of receiving a generous donation from Robyn Smith on behalf of the wonderful community of Woombye today. 🌟

Through dedicated fundraising efforts - including sausage sizzles 🌭 outside St Margaret's Church - the amazing people of Woombye raised an impressive $3,000! 💰👏

Robyn has made the journey to Thargomindah for Music in the Mulga and took the opportunity to personally present the cheque to the Mayor.

💖 A heartfelt thank you to the entire Woombye community for their kindness, generosity and incredible community spirit. 🎉

🙏 A special thank you to St Margaret's Woombye Op Shop, Crangfix, Century 21, 4CP Print, and Woombye's Christmas on the Field - your support is truly appreciated and will make a meaningful difference.

08/06/2025

Who will win the LEGO Challenge - Murweh or Maranoa?

Lego Masters - Battle of the Shires starts tomorrow evening at the Charleville Library!
Come down and see what will be created - proudly supported by Anglicare.

03/06/2025

is searching for lost 'Back to the Future' guitar

02/06/2025

Barcaldine, Winton and Charters Towers are all participating in 'Renew Australia' - an opportunity for local creatives to gain a rolling 30-day license to showcase and sell their wares in a vacant shop. Local makers and potential landlords are invited to contact the relevant council for details. The projects are supported by social enterprise Renew Australia and the Qld Small Business Commissioner.

🌟 INTRODUCING THE RENEW CHARTERS TOWERS ACTIVATION PROGRAM! 🌟

Have you ever walked past an empty shop and imagined what it could be? Do you make or create your own IP or wares, or are you a not-for-profit, social enterprise or community group? Renew Charters Towers is here to help bring ideas to life!

This new initiative is all about filling vacant shopfronts in the Charters Towers Region with fresh, exciting businesses—giving local entrepreneurs and creatives the chance to set up shop, trial their ideas, and grow their dreams.

🔹 Are you a creative or entrepreneur looking for a space to bring your vision to life? We’re offering the opportunity to operate in a rent-free commercial space for a trial period, with guidance and support along the way.

🔹 Own a vacant property in town? This is a great way to showcase your space, attract potential tenants, and be part of revitalising our main street.

This is your chance to be part of something special, helping to create a more vibrant and dynamic Charters Towers!

📩 Interested? Learn more or express your interest 👇
https://bit.ly/renew-charters-towers



Renew Australia
Queensland Small Business Commissioner's office