World-famous opera soprano Sumi Jo headlines the festival that brings sublime sounds to the outback’s epic landscapes.
Two restored 2000-class trains built in 1971 offer excursions through outback Queensland.
Brisbane-based Eurovision star Kate Miller-Heidke,who began her career as an operatic soprano,is looking forward to experiencing the real Australia when she performs in the outback.
The man from Mount Isa,575 kilometres north-west of the scene,faced court on Friday. The death toll now stands at 41.
Longreach mayor says a horse massacre has never happened before in the region.
Saturday's top of 15.1 degrees was the coldest May day since 1922. But the official figures won't be confirmed until Sunday morning.
Richard Campbell,a retired Queensland Rail driver,was 85 when he was found with fatal head wounds in the lounge room of his Pope Street home in June 1985.
Parts of drought-declared Queensland have finally received a soaking and the weather bureau believes more is on the way.
Hot,dry and gusty westerly winds continue to affect the state. The Sunshine Coast and Wide Bay-Burnett are most at risk of thunderstorms with damaging winds and large hail.
Matthew smacked his son once after finding the toddler with his hand in a knife drawer.