South West Regional Trial - Touch on 5th and Tennis on 6th June is being held in Roma

South West Regional Trial 11-12 & 13-14 yrs  G RL is being held in Dirranbandi

The South West Netball Regional Trial is being held:

On Thursday 6th March in Roma - 14-18 yrs Boys and 15-16 yrs Girls.

On Friday 7th March - in St George 10-11 yrs Mixed and 1-=0-12 yrs Girls Netball

Heart of Australia wish to let you know that endocrinologist, Dr Elizabeth Wootton, has recently joined our team and will be visiting St George providing new and review face-to-face consultations on a regular basis.  Dr Wootton’s first visit will be 11 March, alongside with cardiologist, Dr Moolman. Please find an introduction poster for Dr Wootton attached.
Doctors can fax the referral to us at 07 3077 7153.
Please don’t hesitate to contact us on 07 3162 5310 should you have any queries.

The first round of Phoenix Group Training Courses for 2025 is now available.
This is your opportunity as a new or long-time user to improve your understanding of how Phoenix works.

Tickets are $385 per person, with only 12 places available per course. 
Roma

• Phoenix Financials Part 1: Tuesday 18th March
• Phoenix Financials Part 2: Wednesday 19th March
• Phoenix Financials Budgets: Thursday 20th March

We are excited to share with you the Farming Women’s Business and Personal Development Program SHINE, made possible through Smart Ag Queensland. Modelled on the success of the delivery of GROW, a women’s leadership program to over 700 women in NSW, this program has been developed and refined on the back of learnings and feedback. We are thrilled with the program and delivery outline we have in front of us and can't wait to bring it to the very patient women in plant industries in Queensland.

Shine will be delivered in a blended fashion – starting with a face to face workshop in 4 locations (St George, Goondiwindi, Dalby and Emerald) and will move to a series of webinars. The program have 4 focus areas

• Managing your business – business planning and strategy
• Managing yourself – time management, goal setting, personal effectiveness and communication
• Manage your team – staff and team management
• Manage your risk – WHS, IP risk, Cyber risk

The program will be content rich and loaded with resources to help women make simple yet impactful change in their lives and businesses.

Are you an Agribusiness seeking training for your employees?
Do you wish to broaden your skills and experiences?

Paroo Shire Council meetings schedule

Is there such a thing as a Christmas miracle? YOU BETTER BELIEVE IT!

We’re going back to where it all began: a small, intimate concert (only 1000 people ) featuring the legendary John Williamson performing atop the iconic Big Red - just like we did back in 2013.

This is more than a concert - it’s a step back to the roots of the magic that is Big Red & the Aussie Outback. A never to be repeated event, and you have the chance to be a part of it!

The Big Red Sunset Concert will happen exactly 12 years to the day from the original 2013 concert, on Tuesday, 8 July 2025. You can choose to camp overnight at Big Red or just stay for the show and camp back in Birdsville.

NEW YEARS EVE
31st December 2025
Cameron Corner Store presents New Years at the Corner - the only place you can ring in the New Year 3 times over in one place!

Camerons Corner, located at the junction of Queensland, New South Wales, and South Australia, is a unique spot for New Year's Eve celebrations. The remote and scenic location offers a chance to experience a different kind of celebration, often surrounded by stunning outback landscapes.

Many visitors enjoy a laid-back atmosphere, perhaps with a barbecue, stargazing, and a few drinks. Since it's quite remote, accommodations can fill up quickly, so planning ahead is key.

There aren’t many places you can celebrate New Year’s Eve three times over, but in the centre of everywhere Cameron Corner offers just that!

The New Years Eve Party is based at the Cameron Corner Store but will move to the Corner Post at 10.30pm for the first New Years at 11pm (NSW), then 11.30pm (SA) then again at 12am (QLD).

Bring swags, camps, water and plenty of energy to participate in the fun games that is "New Years at the Corner"!

New Date

Head west of the ordinary and embark on an offbeat adventure along The Outback Trail – a one-of-a-kind, self-drive musical adventure through the rugged heartland of Queensland from 20 April to 3 May 2025.

Driven by music, the Trail will guide you through some of the Outback's most breathtaking destinations, with each stop inviting a celebration of iconic music moments, enriching cultural experiences and heartfelt local hospitality.

Festival of Outback Opera 2025

Charlotte Plains is excited to announce the return of Stars of Charlotte Plains from 26-29 June 2025!

This three-day, family-friendly camping event offers the ultimate Outback adventure with live music, fun activities for all ages, and delicious food from local vendors.

Racing in Bedourie in 2025.

Remembrance Day 2024 

This Remembrance Day, join us in honouring those who gave their lives in service.

Monday 11 November 2024 marks the anniversary of the Armistice that ended fighting with Germany in World War I.

Every year at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, millions around the world pause in silence to remember the sacrifices many have made so we can enjoy life today.

Lest We Forget

National Cotton Growers Field Day at Clyde, Dirranbandi on 5th March

Our 2023 festival over four jam-packed days combined the best that Blackall has to offer, packed with local grazing plates, sunset wine and food tastings, street parties, art and cultural displays, billy cart races, BBQ cook-offs, live music and a swag load of familiar faces.

10 days of festival fun in Thargomindah

Get ready for 10 days of pure fun, laughter, plenty of live music and all round good vibes! From boot-stomping tunes to incredible local culture, it's all happening in Thargomindah from 15-25 May including: 

Music in the Mulga - An epic celebration of live country music under vast Outback skies
Shearers Shindig - Experience the thrill of the shearing sheds, toe-tapping music and authentic Outback festivities 

Melbourne Cup Luncheons across the region

Santa arrives at 6pm 
BBQ dinner at 6.30pm

Outback Queensland Masters 2025
It’s the grand finale of Australia’s most remote and richest amateur golf series, taking on an epic 1,900+ kilometres across Queensland’s Outback, staged over six consecutive weekends from 21 June – 27 July.
 
Join the Outback Queensland Masters tour and you could win one of five individual prizes from $10,000 hole‑in‑one challenges culminating with the Million‑Dollar Hole‑In‑One Challenge in Karumba.

10 days of festival fun in Thargomindah

Get ready for 10 days of pure fun, laughter, plenty of live music and all round good vibes! From boot-stomping tunes to incredible local culture, it's all happening in Thargomindah from 15-25 May including: 

Music in the Mulga - An epic celebration of live country music under vast Outback skies
Shearers Shindig - Experience the thrill of the shearing sheds, toe-tapping music and authentic Outback festivities 

We are looking forward to next year, come and join us at the St George Showgrounds from 23-29 June 2025 for a week of Country Music and Bush Poetry.

Campdraft Clinic followed by the Campdraft

Thargomindah Channel Country Challenge 

Public Holiday in the Quilpie Shire on Friday 13th September

TMR outreach to Talwood, Thallon and Mungindi. 

Anzac Day

Easter Weekend and Public Holidays

Australia Day 26th January with Public Holiday on 27th January. A collection of event flyers is attached.

New Years Public Holiday

Public Holidays for Christmas and Boxing Day

Public Show Holiday in the Balonne Shire

More than 400 entries competed in the Balonne River Cutters event, with contestants travelling from Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia and New Caledonia.

 It’s simple. Crews of six have to pull a 12-tonne prime mover over 25 meters in the fastest time. Thanks to our Major Sponsor, Brown & Hurley, the prize money up for grabs! This year Thallon Truck Pull have offered both a Men's Competition and a Women's Competition with each Competition Winning Team taking home $3000.