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Archives: What was in the news 73 years ago

On this day 27 February 1953 Stibbards Cup fixture between Longreach and Barcaldine at the Longreach ground took a dramatic turn when an umpire was...

Innovation in the yards

Beef producers will have the chance to see in vitro fertilisation technology up close next month, with an open day in the Brisbane Valley...

Longreach connects at community expo

Longreach’s community spirit was on show last week as Longreach Regional Council hosted its second Community Expo, bringing together local clubs, groups and sporting...

Rain begins to ease, but flooding continues around region

Locals link up

News in Brief

Rabobank welcomes new CEO

Digital Edition

Sport

Birdcage ready for RSL battle

After two rain-affected weekends and the Longreach 9s stalled momentum in the Longreach Cricket Competition, the attention now shifts firmly to this Friday's showdown...

Mann all-in for Vegas clash

Winton Devils junior Kurt Mann will run out under the bright lights of Las Vegas this weekend after being named in jumper 14 for...

Russell set for sideline spell

Longreach-born Dan Russell is expected to be sidelined for around three months after scans confirmed a knee injury suffered in Bradford’s Super League season...

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...

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Rural

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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Regional girls to reimagine agriculture through GrowHer

Becoming a leader in agricultural technology isn’t just a possibility for regional girls in Queensland, it’s a path they can start growing right now...

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

Australia’s global comedy heavyweight, Jim Jefferies will bring his internationally acclaimed Son of a Carpenter tour home in 2026 for a huge run of...

This Coalition to learn from past mistakes

The most important thing that Angus Taylor has done since he became the Liberal leader is to admit to past mistakes. None of us...

David Attenborough’s 100th marked by three new shows

Sir David Attenborough's 100th birthday will be celebrated with three new shows, the BBC has announced. The broadcaster will mark Sir David's "extraordinary milestone" on...

Triple-zero outages and changes trigger more complaints

Complaints about being cut off from emergency services have surged in Australia following the Optus triple-zero outage and the discovery of faulty mobile phone...

In Brief

Alpha Wash Down Facility closed Barcaldine Regional Council advises residents that the Alpha Wash Down Facility is closed until further notice due to maintenance works....

Community kitchen fires up in Blackall

Blackall has taken a practical step to support locals feeling the pinch of rising grocery prices, with a new community food kitchen project now...

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