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Encouraging rural residents to pursue health careers

Central West Health is working to develop a groundbreaking rural health workforce model to encourage more rural residents to embark on a health career...

Mick Dundee’s truck is a Vision Splendid

The original truck driven by Mick Dundee in the 1986 Australian classic Crocodile Dundee will be on public display for one night only at...

Fun day out at the Show

Last week the Longreach Show Society displayed the fruits of their last 12 months’ labour. And this year was fruitier than ever, which was great...

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Sport

Farr notches 50 games

Longreach junior Ben Farr brought up the 50th Hostplus Cup appearance of his career on Saturday, though his Wynnum Manly Seagulls fell short in...

Netballers stand out at trials

Seven Longreach netballers represented the North West at the 13-19 Years State Netball Championships in Brisbane earlier this month, with local player Jaylie Miller...

Maree celebrating wins on and off the racetrack

She recently trained her first winner on the track and now Maree Pitman has also been recognised for her tireless contribution off it. The trainer...

Honours shared at Barcy

The honours were shared as Barcaldine hosted a successful six-race TAB program on Tuesday. Six races were run and won at the meeting, broadcast nationally,...

Midway through the mayhem

Five rounds into the 2026 Central West Rugby League season, the premiership picture is beginning to take shape — and once again, the Barcaldine...

Magpies Alpha’d

The Alpha Brumbies have continued their impressive start to the Central West Rugby League season, handing the Magpies a rare home defeat with a...

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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

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...

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Behold, the Apostlebird

I am currently in avian heaven. The rain a couple of months ago brought us many feathered friends, both large and small. We have a couple...

‘Bye George! But, Why George?’

Which is more important? Being a patriot or a parent? Even in wartime, if you’re already a parent, do you need to play soldier...

Town turns out for Tigers’ cause

The Longreach/Ilfracombe Tigers’ annual Ladies Day has again proven far bigger than rugby league, with the club raising an incredible $37,000 for the West’n...

This day is more than elementary

Grab your deerstalker hat and light your pipe. On 22 May, readers, viewers, and amateur detectives across the globe will unite to celebrate National...

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...

Mission heads West

Queensland Australian of the Year nominee Roby Curtis has continued his remarkable journey across the country after passing through the Longreach region over the...

Importance of healthy lungs

Central West residents are being urged to be lung health aware, with multiple respiratory awareness days coming up between May and the end of...

Archives: What was in the news 73 years ago

On this day 22 May 1953: The Longreach Table Tennis Association has opened its new season with a successful Open Tournament held across two nights...

Town set for annual Show

After months of preparation, the Longreach Show has finally arrived, with the Showgrounds set to host two busy days of events, entertainment and competition...

Mobile prostate cancer screening heading West

A joint initiative between Heart of Australia, It’s A Bloke Thing Foundation and the State Government bringing mobile prostate cancer testing to rural and...

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