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Join in run for mental health

Nominations are still being accepted for the Australia Day Run for Mental Health in Blackall on Sunday, 26 January at 5.30am. They close 4pm...

Celebrating our great nation across Maranoa

Ahead of Australia Day 2025, Leader of The Nationals and Federal Member for Maranoa David Littleproud is encouraging locals to mark the holiday in...

BreastScreen van in region

BreastScreen Queensland Rockhampton Service has advised of late changes to its mobile screening van visit to the Central West from February to May. The changes...

Teen strikes the right note

Premier visit

Tambo Transportation Museum to open

Together for Australia Day

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Sport

Barcaldine to host carnival

Swimmers from across the Central West will converge on Barcaldine for the Outback Oasis Meet on Saturday, 25 January. Hosted by the Barcaldine Swimming Club,...

Back in action already for Longreach bowls

Competition games where back on the green for the last two weekends. As a sport we really don’t have an ‘off-season’ and the only thing...

Clinic heads West

The Own The Rock Academy Basketball Clinic is set to bring an exciting opportunity for young athletes in Longreach next Saturday, 24 January, at...

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...

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Rural

Ag ed: Beyond buzzwords

As we wrap up the AgForce School to Industry Partnership Program (SIPP) Food, Fibre and Agricultural Educators Conference, it’s a great time to reflect...

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...

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Police plead for road calm

The Queensland Police Service (QPS) is urging road users to reconsider their driving behaviours following a tragic start to 2025, with more than 15...

One in six experience elder abuse – Submissions callout

The Queensland Parliament’s Education, Arts and Communities Committee is calling for submissions for its inquiry into elder abuse in Queensland. Committee Chair and Member for...

A history of rallies locally

Did you ever go to Every Girls Rally (EGR) or Every Boys Rally (EBR) in Longreach? EGR and EBR were youth groups run by the...

Showcasing film talents

Central Queensland’s premiere film arts festival is returning to the Capricorn Coast for the ninth time, featuring new elite films, documentaries and art experiences. Hosted...

Snorkelling best in the world

Up against some stunning destinations as Fernando de Noronha Brazil, Cebu in The Philippines ad Hanauma Bay in Hawaii, Lady Elliot Island has been...

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...

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