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Littleproud is endorsed

Leader of The Nationals and Member for Maranoa David Littleproud said he is humbled to be endorsed again by the LNP local Federal Division...

Warm welcome to 2025

This is the first of my fortnightly columns for the year and it’s good to be back. I know many locals will be returning now...

Bridge burns

A fire broke out at the old railway bridge at Aramac Creek on Monday, 13 January, with emergency services arriving at the scene just...

Boost for Blackall Heritage Project

$45.62 million boost for Western Queensland projects

Regional study hubs ready for launch

Car rollover south-west of Longreach

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Sport

Swimmers ready to splash

It is set to be a busy period for swimmers around the region, with the Longreach Amateur Swimming Club preparing to host the 2025...

Capras appoint co-captains for 2025

Central Queensland’s captaincy hole has been filled with fullback Blake Moore and forward Tyler Szepanowski both stepping up to the role. Moore and Szepanowski...

Local cricket season looms

With Australia's enthralling five-test series against India now wrapped up, all eyes in Longreach turn to the local cricket competition. After a delayed start from...

Tigers roar into 2025

Longreach/Ilfracombe are gearing up for their upcoming Central West Rugby League season with training set to kick off next week. The Tigers will aim to...

Russell at home in UK role

Longreach-born rugby league player Dan Russell is settling into his new home at Warrington nicely after the Papua New Guinea international made the move...

RSL on the search for redemption

With the Longreach cricket season set to begin on Friday, 17 January, the RSL is gearing up for a chance at redemption after falling...

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Rural

Repairing nature hard bit

Our current Federal Government came to power partly on a platform of Nature Repair. Putting aside the implied nature of the title, the idea...

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...

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NBN rollout to be bolstered with $3b network upgrade

More internet users will be able to access faster speeds online, with the federal government providing a $3 billion boost to complete work on...

’Sheik of Scrubby Creek’ dies

Australia’s country music industry is in mourning after the passing of the legendary ’Sheik of Scrubby Creek’, Chad Morgan, on New Year’s Day. Chadwick William...

$7.2 billion of Federal funding announced for Bruce

The Prime Minister’s announcement this week that the Federal Government will provide an additional $7.2 billion to upgrade and fix the Bruce Highway has...

Archives: What was in the news 78 years ago

On this day 10 January 1947 Sale of the Imperial Hotel The Imperial Hotel, an iconic establishment in Longreach, has been sold by the estate of...

Positive ag outlook

One of the nation’s major agribusinesses, Rural Bank, predicts more favourable conditions for Queensland producers following an increase in the state’s rainfall expectancy at...

Repairing nature hard bit

Our current Federal Government came to power partly on a platform of Nature Repair. Putting aside the implied nature of the title, the idea...

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