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18.01.2022 Spirit of the Outback ~ By Allan Cooney We are loving all the amazing submissions coming in for our national poetry competition. This is a poem written by one o...f our staff members, Allan. Everything you need to know about the 'Cloncurry Prize ~ Spirit of the Outback - https://www.cloncurry.qld.gov.au/cloncurry-prize

13.01.2022 It’s Christmas It’s Christmas How I love this day Lots of children laughing ... All life’s cares are packed away It’s the celebration of our Saviour’s birth It’s when families come together When we forget the woes of yesterday Looking forward to days much better It’s Christmas The tinsel fills the town Carols filter through the streets As we soak up the smells and sounds Seafood or a big ol’ roast Whatever your choice be Enjoy this precious day May the day be all that it can be It’s Christmas Let’s forget this year gone Whatever good whatever bad Twenty twenty’s almost done Look ahead with happiness Look ahead with hope Treasure this time with those you love For how quickly time can go It’s Christmas We send our love to you May your day be full of all things good As we all face these days brand new We wish for you prosperity happiness, joy and rain May you and yours ,enjoy good health These things I pray in Jesus Name . Keith Douglas (JNR) 25/12/20

13.01.2022 You little Bloody Beauties State of Origin Three 2020 The End The game started as a blue barrage... with Queensland simply holding on there were times I thought they’d buckle but they all stood firm and strong. The Blues were trying to dominate but The Maroons would never quit. They took all the Blues could offer and then Munster said That’s it. A reverse play set by Cherry Evans Saw Munster shift it through the pack. a sweet backline move to Valentine and there was no turning back. The kick sailed through the sticks and Queensland then were in control six nil and they were cruising Yeah they were really on a roll. Then just as I though they have this Allen spilled it near the line. a knock on then by Cherry Evans and Teddy swooped in quick to dine. Queensland did have all the ball and should have cruised away But the Blues were made of sterner stuff and they had come up here to play. They say that there are turning points that will decide the outcome of a game and the injury to Teddy it was crucial and was really such a shame. But it happened back in game two when Munster bit the dust. and that’s when the team must knuckle down cause that’s either boom or bust. Pappalii was like the raging bull that we know from years gone by. His offloads were just Beetson like enough to make the Blues fans cry. Then Queensland brought on Harry Grant and it was like an instant spark. A cloud formed over lang Park That we call the deadly dark. He cut the Blues to pieces with his slick incisive play and his speed around the rucks Well what more can I say. Queensland had all the running and the Blues had no ball at all. Then The crowd it started chanting did you hear that QUEENSLANDER Call Pressure Pressure Pressure that is what the game is all about Homes swooped in like an arrow and a win was not in doubt. Fourteen to six the scoreline then Grant showed them how to play took a pass close to the try line and there were no shades of grey. Twenty points to six the score and the Blues were on the rack Tupou got it back to eight but the cue was already in the rack. A penalty to Cleary saw the Blues bring it back to six The Maroons were going through the motions as he stabbed it through the sticks. Queensland were holding tough and The Blues were on a roll. They attacked the line relentlessly but the game slowed to a stroll Allen got ten in the bin but with their backs against the wall. Queensland slowly cruised to victory and the crowd let out that call. QUEENSLANDER !

12.01.2022 One just for you old buggers . The Colonoscopy Now I've been around the world a bit... I've had my share of strife Yeah anyway you look at it I've led a pretty varied life I've faced my fears when duty called cause I never quit you see but if you want to see what fear is just mention " Colonoscopy ". See I did that test for bowel cancer cause mate I ain’t no fool and my doctor sent me to a surgeon cause some blood showed in my stool. Well I sat there in his surgery and he seemed nice and kind but I started squirming in my seat when he mentioned my behind. He said ,this tube is fitted with a little camera there is not much for you to fear I though mate you can bloody talk its not going up your rear. They gave me some instructions at least that's what I think and stuff called Pricopep in two clear bags that I would have to drink. The third bag it was larger called Glycoprep to make you scour you have to mix it up with water and try drink it in an hour. And I had to fast for near twelve hours which would be a massive feat cause there's not many things I'm good at but mate I sure can bloody eat. I had to wait till Sunday evening so I got stuck into the beer then pigged out on everything I could as the cut off time drew near. Low residue the diet said I can tell ya I was pissed I bloody nearly starved to death cause there was nothing decent on the list. But I began the day in earnest now clear fluids are the go I scanned the list for fourex gold but it didn't get a show. I took my first dose of Picoprep about half past one or two and within half a bloody hour I was squatting on the loo. Take my tip mate, when you drink it get to the toilet bloody fast they said it was a laxative but it was like a nuclear blast. A loose and watery bowel movement that's what the packet said I think Well I started spurting violently and God mate oh what a stink \ and that stuff that they called Glycoprep that’s supposed to make ya scour it tastes a bit like camel spit and its face contorting bloody sour. I thought I must be empty now cause my rear was overheating I'm sure I pushed out heaps of stuff I can't remember eating. The next day at the hospital I signed a heap of forms and more I can't remember what they said I was just thinking what's in store. They took me to this cubicle the nurse was so refined then I put these paper pants on that barely covered my behind. They wheeled me into surgery doctor and nurse were standing ready they hooked this tube into my arm I'm thinking steady, Bob mate steady. The time had come no turning back if your squeamish hold your lid these are the exact explicit details of exactly what they did. Can't tell ya mate, cause I don't know despite all my doom and gloom I remember talking to them then waking up back in me room. They could have done just anything the nurse patted on my hand. Its over now she whispered as I came back from Disneyland. A cup of tea and bickies with milk or even cream. I don't get this at home ya know its gotta be a dream. They took a polyp from my colon which they hooked out with a snare and they gave me pictures of my bowel and I can claim on Medicare. Well that was it, all over Pathology said the test was fine what was I concerned about I know my body is a shrine. Yeah mate despite all the drama my health check came out right. It just gave me some peace of mind to know that everything was right. But now they’ve sent me out this notice which caused twitching in my rear. Just to make sure there's no problems I've get to do it all again next year. Bob Pacey

11.01.2022 Submissions are now OPEN for the 'Cloncurry Prize ~ Spirit of the Outback' poetry competition. Everything you need to know - https://www.cloncurry.qld.gov.au/cloncurry-prize

09.01.2022 They shall grow not old, As we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, Nor the years condemn them, At the going down of the sun and in the morning, ... WE WILL REMEMBER THEM. See more

08.01.2022 All Australian They say we're all Australian Yeah we call this country home And even given half a chance... We'd never choose to roam. There's those that live near beaches That lie golden in the sun Or battle hard against this land On some far off cattle run. We can be a native of this country Or take another nations vow But no matter what our birthplace We're all Australian now. There is nothing set in stone No mould makes us who we are If we love this sunburnt country We will shout it near and far. The stockman in the outback The worker on the city trains The love of this great nation It courses through their veins. United we have gathered From countries near and far Be we white or black or brindle We're all Aussie's, yes we are. The kid from that outback mission Or that city slickers son When they represent Australia We all will cheer as one. And when the strains of Waltz Matilda Come drifting on the air A bond unites us all in victory As does Advance Australia Fair. It's a feeling that we can't explain For it comes from deep inside The cry of Aussie, Aussie, Aussie Stirs up, unbending national pride. It sets your blood a tingling When sporting heroes face the test Win or lose we cheer them on We know they've done their best I've travelled all around the world But no matter where I roam When they ask me what the best part is I always say it's coming home. So when times are tough and torrid Stand and take a solemn vow Be proud of this great country Cause we're all Australian now. Bob Pacey

07.01.2022 Happy Australia Day.

05.01.2022 Running the dogs before the storm hits RAIN IN THE CHANNEL COUNTRY To the swelling inland channels come the flighting ducks in multitude...s. With pelicans in fleets that sail like schooners down the sky, The black swans point their arrow heads towards the filling billabongs, And brolgas dance the breaking of the five year dry. Believe me there are multitudes of acrobatic parakeets To celebrate the seeding of the grasses and the shrubs, A screaming green &yellow mob that fossick in the tussock grass, Then shriek & wheel in terror of the hawk that hangs above Fat frogs are burrowing upwards from their time of sleep and burial, Silent under spiderwebs of cracked eroded mud Till each pool has its complement. Enthusiastic choristers are croaking psalms of glory for the Diamantina flood. WORDS: BILL SCOTT MUSIC:MARTIN OAKES