North Queensland Register

The North Queensland Register – A Proud Legacy of Rural Journalism The North Queensland Register stands as one of Australia’s oldest rural weeklies, first appearing on newsstands on June 15, 1892. Its roots trace back even further to the Northern Mining Register, launched in March 1891, which featured contributions from leading mining scientists and correspondents across northern communities reporting on mining and pastoral affairs. Over time, it also incorporated the North Queensland Herald, strengthening its place as a trusted voice of the region. Today, the Register’s dedicated team of journalists continues this proud tradition, covering the people, places, and stories that define North Queensland. From bush poetry gatherings in Mt Coolon and the Longreach Show, to cattle sales in Mareeba, bull auctions in The Towers, and iconic events like the Mount Isa Rodeo and Julia Creek’s Dirt and Dust Festival, the paper celebrates every moment that matters north of Rockhampton. Filled with local stories, character pieces, and heartfelt reporting, the North Queensland Register remains an essential read — proof that a newspaper devoted to the challenges, triumphs, and spirit of rural Queensland is as vital today as it was in the 1890s.