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Cox at Festival of Small Halls Festival of Small Halls is appearing at Muttaburra Memorial Hall on Saturday, 28 September and Lyndsay Cox from Muttaburra...

Auskick wraps up

Auskick wrapped up this week in Longreach with a hot, but fun filled final session. With an extended 15-week season, all participants progressed some new...

1032 blooms for 1032 men’s lives

RACQ has relaunched its Blooms for Blokes campaign as concerning new data reveals more than triple the number of males is dying on Queensland...

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Sport

Cup fever to grip Longreach

The Longreach Jockey Club is deep in preparation ahead of the annual Longreach Cup race meeting, with the stage set for an inviting afternoon...

Stage set for mixed touch showdown

The Longreach Touch Association is hosting the mixed touch grand final for both A and B Grade on Friday, 6 September at the Showgrounds,...

Miller shines in Barcy

The Barcaldine Golf Club hosted its annual Open Championship on Sunday, 1 September, marking the start of Spring with an exhilarating day of golf. Players...

One Farr in, one Farr out

It was a case of one Farr in and one Farr out for the Central Queensland Capras last weekend. Kurtis Farr was promoted into the...

Goannas’ set for night of nights

The Barcaldine Sandgoannas are set to celebrate their 2024 season with their annual club presentation night on Saturday, 7 September, at the Barcaldine Golf...

Golf club to unveil new range

It is an exciting time for golf in the region, with the Longreach Golf Club set to unveil its newly built driving range on...

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Rural

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...

There no beef over CQ roads upgrades

The Federal Labor Government has confirmed it backed Premier Steven Miles in bringing forward the $500 million Queensland Beef Corridors project by three years. With...

Countdown to Beef

The countdown is on, with less than 50 days until Beef Australia 2024. The triennial event showcasing best of the beef industry will return to...

Nature’s sense of irony

After a morning of outside work, which left me a bit the worse for wear, I shucked my grubby work clothes for a cold...

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On This Day: National Read a Book Day!

Once upon a time, a reader's journey began with a book in hand, and adventures unfolded within its pages. Let your imagination soar with...

Blackall paper closes its doors

Blackall's iconic Barcoo Independent newspaper is closing its doors, with the final edition published on Friday, 6 September. Editor Sidney Russell said the closure of...

On This Day: National Cheese Pizza Day!

When it comes to satisfying your pizza cravings, nothing hits the spot quite like a warm, gooey slice of cheesy goodness. Although most people are...

Touch of France drives into Winton

After the spectacular success of the Olympic Games in France, a little bit of that country travelled to the Outback recently when 25 Citroen...

Circus is in town

Longreach has been swept up in the excitement with Hudsons Circus rolling into town. The opening show took place on Wednesday night. It was the first...

On This Day: National Wildlife Day!

National Wildlife Day highlights the importance of protecting our planet’s diverse species. Celebrated on September 4 each year, it focuses on endangered animals and...