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Cash splash for Outback events

A suite of Outback Queensland events have received a major funding boost as part of ongoing flood recovery efforts, with more than $282,000 committed...

Riders head West

The RideWest peloton will roll out of Brisbane on Friday, 24 April, beginning the eight-day journey west that ends in Longreach next week. The biennial...

Water licence paves way for weirs

The State Government has granted a new 500 megalitre water licence to Longreach Regional Council, ensuring council will be ready to make use of...

Service honoured across the West

Australian Transport Safety Bureau investigating helicopter crash death

Outback has highest rate of crime

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Sport

Farr fires as Seagulls soar

The Wynnum Manly Seagulls returned to form on the weekend, delivering their most complete performance of the season with a 24–4 win over the...

Mann keen to kick on

Kurt Mann admits the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs have been left searching for answers after a shock 38-20 loss to the Parramatta Eels on Sunday, as...

Munster looking to hit top form come Origin time

Queensland captain Cameron Munster admits he has to stop trying too hard as he seeks to turn around his sub-par form in time to...

Jockey Club set for Diggers Cup

The Longreach Jockey Club will host its annual Diggers Cup this Saturday, 25 April, with a five-race program set to headline a full day...

Big week for young bowler

A massive week for one young bowler travelling away representing herself, her family and our club. Also, a big weekend for bowlers at Longreach Bowls...

Bryen’s second coming

When hoop Chris Bryen made his comeback to race riding on Monday at Longreach, he had all those that supported him behind the scenes...

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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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Crisafulli calling for action on Taroom Trough

As oil exploration continues in the Taroom Trough, Queensland Premier David Crisafulli is calling on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to back the project. It is...

QMines secures $15 million QIC investment to fast-track Mt Chalmers development

Queensland mining company QMines Limited has locked in a $15 million strategic investment from the Queensland Investment Corporation (QIC), in a move set to...

Date for Rockynats 07 locked in

Rockynats 07 has been locked in for 2-4 April 2027, with Rockhampton’s flagship automotive festival already building momentum after another record-breaking year. Delivered in partnership...

Helicopter crash at Blackall

Police and emergency services are presently at the scene of a helicopter crash outside of Blackall. The incident occurred around 9.30am today just off Tumbar...

Archives: What was in the news 73 years ago

ON THIS DAY 17 April 1953 The prospect of establishing a permanent High School Top at Longreach State School once hinged on strong support from local...

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Barcy groups receive funds Eight groups in the Barcaldine Regional Council area have made successful applications to the Gambling Community Benefit Fund Queensland. Groups who will...

Stepping up for Autism awareness

Longreach mum Karissa Gesler will walk 7000 steps a day next month as part of Walk for Autism. Walk for Autism is a national campaign...

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...

RideWest set to roll

With just a little more than a week to go, RideWest riders are preparing to roll out of Brisbane for Longreach as the major...

On This Day: International Bat Appreciation Day!

Bats have a terrible reputation among people because they’re often seen as frightening bloodsuckers that spread disease. However, scientists say this is largely a...

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