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Rabotruck rolls in at Show

Rabobank’s knowledge-sharing vehicle, the RaboTruck, rolled into Longreach last weekend as part of the annual Longreach Show and Queensland State Sheep Show. The truck became...

On This Day: National Biscuit Day!

Calling all smart cookies! National Biscuit Day offers the perfect chance to go crackers about one of the world’s most popular snacks. But did...

Bush council reps gather in Longreach

Mayors, councillors, chief executive officers and state ministers gathered in Longreach this week for the Local Government Association of Queensland’s (LGAQ) biennial three-day Bush...

Town set for Darts finals

Police step in at crossing

Community Events

Council unveils main street master plan

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Sport

Desperate Devils host Magpies

A crucial clash awaits in Winton this weekend, with the Devils hosting the Blackall Magpies in a matchup that could prove pivotal to both...

Cup return welcomed

The return of the Drummond Range Cup has been hailed as a special day for rugby league in the Central West. Played at Alpha Showgrounds...

Dogs rally to down Storm

The Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs returned to the winner’s circle in emphatic fashion last Friday night, producing a gritty come-from-behind victory over the Melbourne Storm in...

Brumbies bound for Barcaldine

The Barcaldine Sandgoannas return home this Saturday with another major test awaiting, hosting the fast-rising Alpha Brumbies in a top-of-the-table Central West Rugby League...

Central West teams shine

Central West marked the return of the Drummond Range Cup in style, winning all four series matches at the Alpha Showgrounds on Saturday. Hosted by...

Tributes flow for Shane McGovern

The Central West racing community is mourning the loss of popular jockey and horseman Shane McGovern, who has died aged 68 following a tragic...

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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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Alpha Show a success

The 2026 Alpha Show drew strong crowds across two busy days last week, with strong cattle prices, packed horse events and family entertainment headlining...

New staff accommodation for hospital

The State Government says it is growing the health workforce in the Central West, with new on-site accommodation units complete and set to open...

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...

Support for Red Shield Appeal

SUPPORT THE RED SHIELD APPEAL Across Australia, the sight of the Red Shield appearing outside local shops, and worn proudly by volunteers in their communities...

Letters to the Editor

CONSTRUCTIVE JOURNALISM Many Australians are switching off the news, not because they don’t care, but because they’re exhausted by conflict driven coverage. The old “if it...

Cattle Levy Review Committee releases first Discussion Paper

Cattle Australia's first discussion paper about the review of the grass-fed Cattle Transaction Levy (CTL) is the first of several consultation opportunities for the...

Your Online Comments

RED INK IN THE REGIONS Geoff Horsten: Regional Australia has been neglected since the seventies. Chris Gillman: Yep, considering the national/liberal party have been in government...

News in Brief

Domestic violence march Join CatholicCare Central Queensland for a march against violence in Longreach on Wednesday, 27 May, starting at 9am at the IGA and...

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