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Visiting ‘Memory Town’ with Colin Buchanan

Songwriter and performer Colin Buchanan has visited Longreach four times and sung on three. The first visit was after a Friday night show in Blackall...

Youth offenders now face ‘Adult Crime, Adult Time’ laws

A controversial "Adult Crime, Adult Time" election pledge has become law after tough youth justice legislation was passed in Queensland parliament. Heartache and tragedy have...

Good support for Council holiday program

The Longreach Regional Council has hosted a School Holiday program throughout December, offering opportunities for children to engage in fun, creative, and educational activities. Longreach...

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PRICE IS RIGHT FOR QRL Former Queensland prop Steve Price is excited to be pulling on the Maroon for a new role - guiding community...

All class from Col

Colin Forrest has been named Ilfracombe Golf Club’s Player of the Year, capping off an exceptional season by securing the prestigious Seasoned Finance Cup....

Stonehenge run riot

Longreach welcomed Stonehenge for a centre-wicket cricket clash at the Longreach Showgrounds on Saturday, 14 December. The visitors won the toss and elected to bat...

Winding down championship bowls for 2024

There was only one competition game last weekend and it was a Men’s Championship Triples game. We saw John Dagan, Ged Mathews and Cisco Llewelyn...

Hunt happy to be back at Broncos

What is old is new again, with Central Queensland rugby league export Ben Hunt having his first training session with his Brisbane teammates this...

School holiday fun at Winton

Winton Shire Council has hosted a series of school holiday activities for the town's youngsters. Organised by WSC community development officer Chloe Cain, 22 kids...

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Strong global interest for macadamia farms located in Bundaberg region

Two established macadamia orchards situated on 1,512ha in the world-renowned Bundaberg growing region have hit the market and are attracting strong global interest. The two...

Using your vote to Back the Bush at the state election

It’s been a challenging time for voters in the leadup to the state election - particularly those wanting to make their vote count for...

Support Queensland’s Food & Fibre Producers This Election

It’s sometimes easy to forget that behind every meal you enjoy - three times a day and 365 days a year - there are...

Support for family farms with latest round of RED Grants

Twenty Queensland agribusinesses have benefitted from the latest round of the State Government’s popular Rural Economic Development (RED) Grants, with Expressions of Interest for...

Powerful opportunity for Australian Food and Fibre Producers

In the week of our AgForce state industry conference, it’s an apt time to pause and reflect on our recent successes. It was only two...

Industry Conference – A chance to have our voice heard

Time is ticking down to the Queensland state election in late October. Thankfully just four short weeks before voting day, our industry conference, Back...

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Meet the man behind the Caravan Park

In July this year, Gavin Smith took ownership of the Longreach Caravan Park, bringing with him a deep connection to the town and a...

Treasurer in Longreach as new opportunities open up in Central West

A new era of educational opportunity has opened in the Central West with the opening of the Regional University Study Hub in Longreach. The initiative,...

Year of progress on Outback Way

It has been a year of achievements for the Outback Highway Development Council (OHDC) as its vision of the Outback Way as "Australia’s longest...

Getting into the Christmas spirit

QCWA Morella and Leander Station on the road from Longreach to Winton are getting into the Christmas spirit, as shown in these photos submitted...

Counting Christmas blessings

I had a reunion with Tail-less the other day, while doing laundry. This time the gecko managed to get himself out of the machine while...

Securing reserve’s future

The State Government has pledged $350,000 in funding to secure the Special Wildlife Reserve at Edgbaston near Longreach. The reserve is home to the red-finned...

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