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Lions Club of Longreach Christmas Street Party Groups, organisations, and individuals are invited to operate a stall at no charge. Registrations are due by Friday,...

Mitchell Grass Retreat stands tall at state tourism awards… West is the best

Longreach’s very own Mitchell Grass Retreat travelled to Cairns on Friday, 24 November for the Queensland Tourism Awards, a night which features some of...

Vigil condemns ‘silence’ over sexual violence claims

With their mouths taped shut, hundreds of women stood in solidarity with their Israeli counterparts to condemn reports of sexual violence at the hands...

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Get ready to party

The Lions of Longreach Club is hosting their annual Christmas Street Party this Friday, 8 December, with festivities starting at 7pm. The Longreach Lions Club...

Merry and bright at carols

Longreach Regional Council's 'Not So Silent Night' Community Carols proved to be a highlight of the festive season last Thursday night. Although the rain...

Do you have ‘rizz’, the Oxford word of the year?

Rizz, a slang term used by Generation Z to describe romantic charm, has been crowned the Oxford Word of the Year for 2023. The word...

Trump seeks to appeal reinstated fraud case gag orders

Former US president Donald Trump is seeking permission to appeal a decision reinstating gag orders in his New York civil fraud case to the...

Tropical low puts Queensland on cyclone watch

A tropical low weather system off Queensland's coast has a high chance of forming into the first cyclone of the summer. The Bureau of Meteorology...

Western Power grid

Seven rural councils and CopperString’s founders have agreed to work with landholders and communities to establish an estimated 930-kilometre clean energy corridor to secure...

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Easing commodity prices and rising interest rates weigh on Queensland ag sentiment

A combination of easing commodity prices, rising interest rates and dry seasonal conditions in some areas have seen confidence decline among Queensland primary producers...

“Good times” to continue for Australian agriculture, but repeat of “stand out” 2022 unlikely – Rabobank annual outlook

2023 is shaping up as another strong year for Australia’s agricultural sector, although a repeat of last year’s “exceptional” performance is unlikely, Rabobank says...

Rural Property demand hike

Rural property demand reaches a new high with people searching for a lifestyle change according to Mullholland and Co Real Estate Principal Lachie Mulholland. Lachie...

Sheep Producers Australia announces new Non-Executive Independent Director

Sheep Producers Australia (SPA) is pleased to announce that Ms Kerry Harris has been appointed as the new Non-Executive Independent Director. SPA’s purpose is...

National cattle herd skyrockets

Australia’s cattle herd is set to reach its largest size in nearly a decade, with it growing to 28.8 million head, according to cattle...

Poetry cafe woos Winton

A new book-themed cafe in Winton is proving to be a classic. Born in Winton, but travelling often, Lost Poet owner-operator Tahnee Oakhill would...

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Immerse yourself in art

After entering three artworks a Winton artist has emerged out of 35 finalists with a Highly Commended achievement at the Flying Arts Queensland Regional...

Christmas Racing in Barcy

The Barcaldine Race Club are hosting a Christmas Race Day this Saturday 2 December, with the five races just one of the many draw...

Ilfracombe Monthly Medal Final

The Ilfracombe Golf Club is gearing up for the Monthly Medal Final this Saturday 2 December, where 11 worthy players will face off for...

Is Wade Australia’s next country music star?

Musician Wade Forster will soon strum his guitar in Tamworth as a top 10 finalist for the Toyota Star Maker 2024 Awards. Wade, who...

Macka’s Moments – Ladies Day in Longreach

In the lead-up to the new year, I will be naming my top five sporting moments from across the Central West for 2023. Ladies Day...

CW residents to remain cautious about whooping cough

Whooping cough (pertussis) cases are on the increase across Queensland, with 440 confirmed cases so far this year, compared to 47 for the same...