It's a rare sight these days - bullocks weighing anywhere between 650 and 720kg trotting up the loading ramp and onto the truck - but it's what the Pearson family aims for.

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has described the investigation by the Office of the Independent Assessor into alleged potential misconduct by Barcaldine Regional Council mayor Sean Dillon as "a bit ridiculous".

Firearms users have welcomed news that Australia Post and Startrack have agreed to carry firearms through a range of their existing service offerings from mid-October.