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US tariffs start this week on imports

President Donald Trump has flagged ‌raising temporary tariffs on almost all US imports from 10 per cent to 15 per cent, but Australian beef...

Mandatory health star ratings a welcome step

The Australian Medical Association welcomes the decision by food regulation ministers to move towards mandatory health star ratings on packaged foods, a long overdue...

Big wet descends on Channel Country

A slow-moving tropical low is passing close by the western Queensland border bringing flooding and road closures to outback communities. On Monday, 23 February all...

Son of a Carpenter tour

This Coalition to learn from past mistakes

David Attenborough’s 100th marked by three new shows

Triple-zero outages and changes trigger more complaints

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Sport

Fuller fires but Woolf bites at fullback hopes

Despite some superb showings from Trai Fuller in the pre-season, Dolphins coach Kristian Woolf looks set to keep Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow in the No.1 position...

Star CQ filly’s thrilling Caulfield success

Stand-in jockey Zac Spain’s nerveless ride guided star Central Queensland filly Sheza Alibi to a thrilling victory in the $300,000 Group 2 Angus Armanasco...

Barcy carnival makes a splash

The Barcaldine Amateur Swimming Club’s Outback Oasis Open Meet proved another major success on Saturday, drawing a strong field of competitors from across the...

Russell injured in Bulls loss

Longreach-born Dan Russell is facing time on the sidelines after suffering a serious-looking knee injury in the Super League season opener between the Bradford...

Bulldogs ready for Vegas test

Winton Devils junior Kurt Mann began his 2026 campaign in measured fashion on the weekend, playing his part as the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs delivered a...

9s carnival a success

The 2026 Longreach 9’s Rugby League Carnival wrapped up in thrilling fashion on Saturday, with The Reinforcements crowned men’s champions and the Winton Diamantina...

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Ag In Brief

A-EU FTA negotiations must rectify punitive access Australia’s red meat industry has issued its clearest message yet on the pending endgame of the Australia-European Union...

New grant to build skills and strengthen future workforce

AgriFutures Australia has opened applications for its new People and Capability Program, investing up to $200,000 to help our levied and emerging industries address...

Tackling life head-on

You are either in or you’re out with life. There are no half measures. It’s the same with farming, especially when you start down the...

Drums and their end point

Was travelling back through NSW last month and came across this drumMUSTER collection site. It certainly took me back to those years or decades...

Farmers and families urged to stay safe on quad bikes

The ACCC has launched a quad bike safety awareness campaign in regional Australia warning that older male farmers remain the group most at risk...

REGIONAL: Hot prices at Roma saleyards

Hot prices and packed laneways, it was a sellers’ market here at the Roma Saleyards with a little over 6,100 head of cattle yarded. With...

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Archives: What was in the news 73 years ago

On this day 20 February 1953 Longreach is set to host international rugby league action, with a touring American side to meet a Central West...

On This Day: National Love Your Pet Day!

Pets can offer unconditional love and help to make a home feel more welcoming and inviting. It’s only appropriate that owners take the time...

Community Events

WEEKLY Social Tennis Grab your racquet (or borrow one) and join the Longreach Tennis Club for a hit every Tuesday. Come down for some...

Ballard books Top 30 spot

Longreach’s presence on the national stage continues to grow, with Rochelle Ballard earning a Golden Ticket into the top 30 on the current season...

Big new intake of QBuild apprentices

The State Government has welcomed the largest intake of QBuild apprentices in almost 25 years. A 46 per cent increase on last year’s intake,...

Liberal leader’s unity call as allies rule front bench

Opposition Leader Angus Taylor has rewarded his factional allies with plum front bench roles and punted moderates to the outer. Mr Taylor unveiled his new-look...

Winton residents on flood watch…. again

Winton residents are once again watching the skies after further rainfall pushed the Western River to moderate flood levels, though the peak fell short...

Nurse graduate’s long ‘gap year’

Ten new nursing graduates and one midwifery graduate have started work this month with Central West Hospital and Health Service. Central West Health...

Special arrival on Australia Day

Longreach residents Wendy and husband Moe had a surprise arrival on Australia Day, when daughter Claire decided to join the family early. “Claire...

Crisafulli names new Police Commissioner

The Crisafulli Government has appointed Brett Pointing as Queensland’s next Police Commissioner, with the experienced policing leader set to take over from Saturday, 21...

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