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Opposition leader unveils water plan in Longreach

David Crisafulli brought the state election campaign to the Central West on Friday, 11 October. Alongside Shadow Health Minister Deb Frecklington and LNP candidate for...

Funding pledge for wool scour

The LNP has pledged to fund the final stages of planning and a business feasibility study for the installation of Wool Scour in Blackall...

Solos concert at Edgely Hall

After last year’s success, members of the Longreach Town Band will be presenting another solos concert on Sunday, 20 October. For a gold coin donation,...

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Sport

Cup season hits Jundah

The Jundah Race Club hosted their annual Cup on Saturday, 5 October, with like-minded racegoers from around the region making the trip to support...

Local bowlers impress on the bigger stage

Longreach bowlers took the show on the road recently to star at state events. Cerise Woodfield and Chloe Runge took out the Zone Playoffs against...

Winton cricket

The students at St Patrick’s Catholic School in Winton recently enjoyed their first week of cricket with travelling coach Michael Lloyd. All the kids...

Golf returns in Ilfracombe

The Ilfracombe Golf Club hosted their weekly competition last Saturday, 5 October, with a handful of eager members taking to the course for the...

Rodeo rides into Longreach

The Longreach Showgrounds will play host to a thrilling weekend from Friday, 11 October to Sunday, 13 October, as rodeo enthusiasts and participants gather...

CQ’s best fall short in GF

In an epic NRL grand final, the Central Queensland stars of Melbourne just couldn’t get their team over the line against one of the...

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Rural

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...

Back the Bush, Our People, Our Future

In trying times like these, it is vital we consolidate what is most important in our lives. And for AgForce that means - Back...

Cultivating clarity

Understanding the basics of emissions is becoming increasingly important for Australia’s farmers as the sector faces growing expectations to measure and reduce greenhouse gas...

Soybean industry welcomes new breeding program

Soybeans are one of the world’s most traded oilseeds, providing a valuable protein and oil source for the human and animal industries. Australian...

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Spring brings brighter outlook as rate hike fears fade

Consumers can see light at the end of the tunnel as fears of further interest rate hikes fade. As signs of improving consumer and business...

93 Qld candidates for One Nation

Pauline Hanson's One Nation says every Queenslander will have an opportunity to vote for the party in the state election, with candidates successfully nominated...

Archives: What was news 72 years ago

On this day 10 October 1952 The Longreach Rugby League is gearing up for an exciting social event on 27 October, marking the grand finale...

‘Dobbo’ recovering after horrific cycling accident

Ben 'Dobbo' Dobbin, a high-profile media personality and former Western Downs livestock agent, is on the road to recovery after a terrifying cycling accident...

Stage set for river festival

The stage is set for exciting entertainment in Longreach throughout this weekend, with the inaugural Thomson River Festival kicking off on Friday, 11 October. Anticipation...

School camp with a difference

Longreach State High School Year 11 students were busy this week fundraising for their camp, but the destination was a little bit different from...