Country Caller

Country Caller is a digital news platform dedicated to covering rural Queensland. It was established by me, Harry Clarke, a former journalist with News Corp and Nine Network, now living in my hometown of Chinchilla. Our mission at Country Caller is to deliver top-notch news and in-depth analysis on topics that impact both industries and residents in rural Queensland. Additionally, we aim to offer businesses a dynamic space for advertising.

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Chinchilla fillies form an all-female racing committee

Apr 4, 2024 | countrycaller.com.au | Harry Clarke

By HARRY CLARKENEWLY minted Chinchilla Race Club president Jo Rayner quipped to the Caller that “women make the world go around”, and that may well be true. One thing is for certain, and that’s that women will make the horses go around when the club next month hosts another of it’s highly anticipated TAB race meetings.
New mayors & election upsets for western councils

Apr 2, 2024 | countrycaller.com.au | Harry Clarke

By HARRY CLARKECONTINUING to push an ambitious regional dam project and attracting new resource development potentially in the pipeline, including nuclear energy, are part of a long term vision for the newly minted mayor of Queensland’s bustling Western Downs region.
Roma runners to cop Xplosion of Easter colour

Mar 26, 2024 | countrycaller.com.au | Harry Clarke

SPONSORED | SENEX / Images: Katie FrithEASTER in the Country celebrations will be brighter than ever this year when PCYC Maranoa and Senex Energy’s annual Senex colourXplosion fun run and walk bursts into action. Held on Easter Sunday, entrants in the Senex colourXplosion can look forward to being showered in a vibrant kaleidoscope of colours when they take to Bassett Park in droves for the 5km fun run and walk. All profits from the event support PCYC Maranoa’s youth development programs.
New revelations from the Shannonvale shooting

Mar 22, 2024 | countrycaller.com.au | Harry Clarke

By HARRY CLARKEA CATTLE farmer accused of killing three neighbours at the front gate of his remote North Queensland property allegedly declared he would “end this once and for all” before fetching a rifle from his ute and gunning them down in a close range, execution style killing.
Country Qld driving demand for public art projects

Mar 10, 2024 | countrycaller.com.au | Caitlin Crowley

By CAITLIN CROWLEY | EXCLUSIVECLOSING the knowledge and skills gap between imagining a large public art project and seeing it delivered will be key to unlocking the transformational power of art in country Queensland, according to those already helping breathe new life into regional communities.
Put yourself in the picture for $6,000 prize pool

Mar 10, 2024 | countrycaller.com.au | Harry Clarke

SPONSORED | SENEX ENERGYCAN you picture your picture winning part of a $6000 cash prize pool? Well, there’s just days to make this a possibility with entries for the Wandoan Photo Challenge closing this Friday, March 15. Long term sponsor Senex Energy has increased the prize money to $6000, making it the biggest prize pool ever offered in the competition’s eight-year history.
Trevor Manteufel's campaign for Toowoomba council

Mar 6, 2024 | countrycaller.com.au | Harry Clarke

SPONSORED | TREVOR MANTEUFELWITH the Local Government Election ramping up, former Toowoomba Region Mayor Paul Antonio has thrown his support behind new candidate Trevor Manteufel’s race for Toowoomba Regional Council. One of 27 candidates to put their name forward as a councillor for the TRC, Mr Manteufel has prioritised water security, reducing red tape, addressing the council’s service to residents and ratepayers, and improving the council’s approach to developments.
Sophie Bougoure: A voice for the Western Downs

Mar 3, 2024 | countrycaller.com.au | Harry Clarke

SPONSORED | SOPHIE BOUGOUREI am Sophie Bougoure, a first-time candidate, and I am proud to call the Western Downs my home. Growing up in the community of Tara, I learned the values of responsibility and giving back from my family. After completing my education at Downlands College in Toowoomba, I dedicated four impactful years to serving in the Royal Australian Navy, where I developed essential skills in discipline, teamwork, and leadership.
Building confidence for small business success

Mar 3, 2024 | countrycaller.com.au | Harry Clarke

SPONSORED | BUSINESS NAVIGATOR WESTERN DOWNSOVER the last 6 years, Business Navigator coaches have assisted over two hundred small businesses, through tailored advice and coaching, peer networks, and workshops open to all small business in the community. Now entering its seventh year, Business Navigator Western Downs is undergoing a change of leadership.
MPs rejoice over $150m rural health cash splash

Mar 3, 2024 | countrycaller.com.au | Harry Clarke

By HARRY CLARKETHE announcement that a notoriously troubled rural hospital will be completely rebuilt, and the offical start of construction at two other new rural health facilities, is being welcomed by opposition MPs who say designated housing will be also crucial in addressing rural health workforce shortages.