Croc shock as Houdini the elusive crocodile pops up again in outback Queensland town Freshwater reptile spotted in Hughenden’s human-made lake after unexpectedly escaping death in cold snap The Guardian - AU · Aug 17, 2024
Reward offered to solve hitchhiker's suspected murder Queensland police hope a $500,000 reward will lead to new information and assist an investigation into the suspected murder of Anthony Jones. AAP · Oct 12, 2023
'Daunting shortage' of skilled workers looms over giant, renewable energy projects Outback Queensland is home to the largest potential wind zone in the country, but a lack of infrastructure and a shortage of skilled workers are major roadblocks in reaching national renewable energy targets. ABC News · May 30, 2023
Outback tourism season kicks off with inaugural Festival Of Outback Skies celebrating brilliant horizons in Queensland's north-west The small town of Hughenden — with its population of just over 1,000 residents — welcomes visitors from across the country seeking stunning views and outback hospitality. ABC News · Apr 30, 2023
Outback Queensland tourism has boomed, but cost-of-living pressures will bite this season A record number of tourists have hit the road in outback Queensland over the past two years, but there are fears cost-of-living pressures will dampen spending and visitation this season. ABC News · Mar 31, 2023
Cheap council land in outback Queensland snapped up by buyers amid housing shortage Land in outback Queensland has been snapped up at "bargain" prices after attracting hundreds of bidders from around the country. ABC News · Feb 13, 2023
Frost-fighting choppers used for the first time on Hughenden grape farm It is not uncommon to see helicopters mustering cattle in north-west Queensland, but now they are being used to prevent frost damage. ABC News · Jul 15, 2022
Drought-hit Queensland graziers 'over the moon' after biggest rainfall in more than a decade Unforgiving dry weather and an absent wet season meant things were getting dire for Queensland graziers who had started selling cattle. But now the skies have opened up. ABC News · Jan 26, 2022