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Judy reflects on 50 years at Mater

Enrolled Nurse and former Ilfracombe resident Judy Smith has reflected on her extraordinary career for International Nurses Day (Tuesday, 12 May) after being recognised...

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...

Ladies Day in Longreach

One of the biggest days on the Longreach/Ilfracombe Tigers calendar has arrived, with the club’s annual Ladies Day set to take over the Showgrounds...

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Sport

Ilfracombe wins annual Pennants

Golfers from across the region converged on Ilfracombe Golf Club on Sunday for the annual Central West Pennants, with the home side emerging victorious...

Mann returns for Magic Round

Kurt Mann will return from concussion this weekend as the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs attempt to arrest a worrying slide in form when they open Magic...

Vale Mal Anderson, a champion on and off the court

Tributes have flowed for one of Central Queensland’s greatest tennis exports. Mal Anderson MBE, whose career took him from Theodore to Grand Slam and Davis...

Magpies welcome Brumbies to town

The Blackall Magpies return to their Showgrounds this Saturday to host the Alpha Brumbies in an important round five clash. Kick-off is set for 6pm,...

Waldron stable at the double

When you're hot, you're hot. And, that was most certainly the case with the Roma-based stable of Ben Waldron over the weekend. Most stables across...

Great Scott tees up for 99th straight major

Adam Scott is being lauded for his "amazing" longevity as he prepares to tee up for a Bradman-like 99th consecutive major golf championship. Only the...

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Rural

Ag In Brief

Rural Aid launches Tax Appeal to support farmers under pressure Australian farmers are facing mounting pressure as drought, fires, floods and rising costs continue to...

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...

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Tax relief for workers and pain for investors in budget

Young people entering the housing market face such significant difficulties that the government needs to break a major election promise on controversial tax changes,...

Shed not just for men

The Mens’ Shed in Winton has for quite some years encouraged all members of the community to use the facilities on hand. At the monthly...

AgForce responds to Federal Budget – highs and lows

Queensland producers remain under significant pressure despite some positive measures in this week's Federal Budget, including recognition of fuel security, export support and indications...

Latest Ag report reveals a shift away from synthetic ‘fast fashion’

Bendigo Bank Agribusiness’ latest Monthly Commodity Update reports tightening supply and a shift away from synthetic ‘fast fashion’ is driving a surge in the...

Giving parents a helping hand

For everyone, it’s a journey without a map and at times it can feel like a tough road to travel. All parents have different...

Eyes in the sky add extra dimension of high-definition care

Two new ceiling-mounted telehealth cameras have been installed in the Longreach Hospital’s operating theatre and the day surgery unit, where tele-chemotherapy is delivered. ...

National nod for the Outback

Longreach and Winton have once again been thrust into the national spotlight, with both towns earning recognition in Australian Traveller’s 100 Best Towns To...

Radio 4LG turns 90

For the benefit of those who didn’t read my piece in ‘The Leader’ of 30 March about the ABC’s 79 years in Western Queensland,...

Premiums inundate flood victims

The Queensland Government says new flood data and resilience projects could help bring down insurance premiums in disaster-prone communities, as it holds a second...

Heart of Australia bus coming to Winton Rodeo

Heart of Australia’s Heart Truck will be offering free basic heart health checks looking at blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose levels at the Winton...

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