Actor Mark Rylance was asked a question in the Guardian today:
You have experienced terrible personal tragedy in your own life, including the death of your stepdaughter &, more recently, your brother. How do you recharge your batteries – physical, emotional and spiritual?

Girls win $260k in scholarships bit.ly/LoganScholarsh…

Plea to fix QLD’s ageing flood warning system couriermail.com.au/news/queenslan… via The Courier-Mail

Cloncurry Westpac branch closure sparks outrage as residents fear more services will leave abc.net.au/news/2023-02-1… via ABC Australia

Vale Vaughan Johnson.

Today we said goodbye to a true champion for regional Queensland.

Known for his strong handshake, his generous heart and his drive to make a difference, Vaughan lived an impactful life. He has left a legacy that will be felt for generations to come.

A little advice from my oma for when things all seem too much:

My oma survived unimaginable tragedy. She taught me ‘When the forest is too big, focus on the trees’

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#QLD ’s housing crisis is not isolated to high density areas. In remote shires like Etheridge, the shortage of houses is threatening jobs and economic growth. Councils have a suite of solutions to help alleviate the pressure: lgaq.asn.au/news/article/1…
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Congratulations Brendan Moon!

As CEO of the Queensland Reconstruction Authority, Brendan has worked tirelessly to help Queensland councils and communities recover after the many natural disasters that have struck this state. We look forward to working with him in his new role.

Winning the Local Government Association of Queensland Journalism Award last year has been a huge benefit to my career and the life of Country Caller. I encourage all journalists battling in the bush to put forward an entry. countrycaller.com.au/2022/09/08/awa…

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Local Government Association of Queensland Coastal Leaders Forum 2022 Minister Kristy McBain MP, Member for Eden Monaro #joinedupedness an excellent term which should highlight and define the close working relationships needed between all levels of government working together to deliver for the members of our communities in this great Nation.

Queensland councils push for flood-risk disclosure for home buyers, but REIQ says 'mother nature' unpredictable abc.net.au/news/2022-08-0…

Are you a reporter telling the stories of rural #Queensland ? Or, do you know someone who is? Queensland's richest reporting prize is now open: lgaq.asn.au/journalism-awa… #localgovqld #journalism

The world's longest short cut: How simple act of sealing a dirt road might save Outback inqld.com.au/?p=49505 via InQueensland CapitaloftheChannelCountry LandoftheMinMinLight Boulia Q 😎🇦🇺

💬Queenslanders love the State’s Works for Queensland program and the projects it funds. The program's popularity - and the benefits it creates for local #QLD communities - is why councils are asking for funding be restored #BackTo100Mill : lgaq.asn.au/BackTo100Mill

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If you thought grazier Frank Finger and his kelpies Annie and Lucifer had already reached peak wholesomeness - think again! 😍abc.net.au/news/2022-07-1… via ABC Australia

Siblings Bill and Beryl were lost to each other for nearly 80 years. The discovery of a WWII shipwreck changed that abc.net.au/news/2022-07-1… via ABC Australia

It’s almost five years since Queensland’s first silo art project & the impact it’s had on this country community is nothing short of remarkable! 👏🏼💛🎉 ⁦Caitlin Crowley⁩ has the story ⁦Outback Queensland Tourism Association⁩ ⁦Silo Art Trail⁩ ⁦⁦ countrycaller.com.au/2022/07/11/how…

This is the most spectacular relationship problem I have ever read, shut down all the advice columns now.