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Battle of wits with lambs

There’s an old saying that the only thing dumber than sheep is anyone who works with sheep. I can attest that this is a fallacy. Either...

Reflecting on a big week in politics

They say a week is a long time in politics. A couple of Sundays ago, I packed my bags for a Parliamentary sitting week....

Mullets for Mental Health is back in 2026

Registrations are now open for Black Dog Institute’s Mullets for Mental Health, with Australians encouraged to turn their mullet into something meaningful this April. From...

CQ Artist Trent Richardson Wins Today’s Country Brand New Star

Renewable energy project may help blow down power bills

Kyle and Jackie O Show axed as Sandilands vows to sue

Scrapped Commonwealth Games becomes an online mockery

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Sport

Heagney set for Central West stint

Group-winning hoop Michael Heagney is set for a Sunshine State homecoming and will give the Central West riding ranks a big boost in the...

RJ back in winner’s circle

Ilfracombe Golf Club hosted a handicapped strokeplay event on Saturday, with players tested by challenging conditions across the course. Robert Johnstone continued his strong run...

Longreach Athletics returns

The Longreach Athletics Club launched its 2026 season on Sunday, 15 March, with a strong turnout of 48 athletes taking part in the club's...

Racing returns to Longreach

Racing returns to the Central West this Saturday, with the Longreach Jockey Club set to host the first meeting of its 2026 season. The Publicans...

Bowlers back on the green

Well after a weekend of no championship games last week, we were back on the green with some great games. On Saturday we had a...

Birdcage rattled

Wellshot continued their dominant run in the Longreach Cricket competition, beating the Birdcage by 70 runs in a see-sawing affair last Friday. Having already locked...

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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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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...

TRAVEL: Time to rediscover Kirra

There’s something about Kirra, from the pristine open beach to the laidback community vibe to the latest restaurant openings - it’s a popular seaside...

On This Day: International Day of Happiness!

Happiness on a personal level can make any day better and add great value to anyone’s life! But what if happiness was cherished and...

Barcy Ball delivers

The Barcaldine Ball has been hailed a major success after a strong turnout at the Barcaldine Racecourse on Saturday night, despite challenging weather conditions...

News in Brief

Limited access to Tree of Knowledge Barcaldine Regional Council has limited public access to the architectural structure surrounding the Tree of Knowledge while essential...

Kernaghan concert at Jundah postponed

The Jundah Spirit of the Bush community concert featuring Australian country music legend Lee Kernaghan, scheduled for 27 March, has been postponed due to...

Happy 79th birthday ABC Western Queensland

I was doing Breakfast at ABC Western Queensland on 14 August 2002 when Federal Treasurer Peter Costello came in for an interview on what...

Letters to the Editor

FLOODS ARE PART OF PARADISE Dear people of Longreach, Floods are a bugger of a thing especially in your country however unlike a fire it does...

Floodwaters beginning to ease across region

Floodwaters are beginning to ease across Longreach following major flooding on the Thomson River, with large volumes of water still spread across the region...

On This Day: Global Recycling Day!

As planet Earth gives up billions of tonnes of its natural resources each year to support the humans who live on it, the health...

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