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Council lends assistance to flood-hit communities

Blackall-Tambo Regional Council (BTRC) has stepped in to assist flood-ravaged shires in North Queensland. Mayor Andrew Martin said he had contacted the Local Government Association...

Archives: What was news 72 years ago

ON THIS DAY 13 February 1953 Motor Gymkhana planned for Back to Longreach Week As part of the festivities for Back to Longreach Week, a Motor Gymkhana...

Bank moratorium is in, but comes ‘too late’ for rural towns left behind

The major banks have agreed to stop regional bank closures until the end of July 2027. It comes as part of a federal government effort...

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T20 season heating up

After four rounds of the Longreach T20 cricket season, the competition is beginning to take shape following last weekend’s washout due to rain, leaving...

Plenty of matches at Longreach Bowls Club

More competition games took place at Longreach Bowls Club during the past week, and they’ll keep coming now. For a small club, we don’t really...

Region ready for Nines Carnival

Rugby league fever is set to take over the Longreach Showgrounds this Saturday, 15 February, as the highly anticipated Longreach Nines Carnival returns for...

Wolves breeze through Cup clash

Longreach-born forward Daniel Russell played his part in Warrington’s dominant 44-4 victory over Whitehaven in the third round of the Betfred Challenge Cup last...

Juniors ready to make a splash

Swimming talent from across the Central West and beyond will converge on Longreach this weekend for the highly anticipated 2025 Kim Anderson Memorial Meet...

Russell’s Wolves face Cup challenge

Longreach-born rugby league player Dan Russell will be hoping he’s done enough to feature in his side’s upcoming Betfred Challenge Cup clash against Whitehaven...

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Ag ed: Beyond buzzwords

As we wrap up the AgForce School to Industry Partnership Program (SIPP) Food, Fibre and Agricultural Educators Conference, it’s a great time to reflect...

Repairing nature hard bit

Our current Federal Government came to power partly on a platform of Nature Repair. Putting aside the implied nature of the title, the idea...

Strong global interest for macadamia farms located in Bundaberg region

Two established macadamia orchards situated on 1,512ha in the world-renowned Bundaberg growing region have hit the market and are attracting strong global interest. The two...

Using your vote to Back the Bush at the state election

It’s been a challenging time for voters in the leadup to the state election - particularly those wanting to make their vote count for...

Support Queensland’s Food & Fibre Producers This Election

It’s sometimes easy to forget that behind every meal you enjoy - three times a day and 365 days a year - there are...

Support for family farms with latest round of RED Grants

Twenty Queensland agribusinesses have benefitted from the latest round of the State Government’s popular Rural Economic Development (RED) Grants, with Expressions of Interest for...

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On This Day: Valentine’s Day!

A day filled with love, romance and sweet gestures — the perfect opportunity to show affection towards those special people in your life. Love and...

Council launches affordable housing project

Longreach Regional Council is set to begin construction on a new affordable housing project for council employees, thanks to an investment from the State...

GroWQ set for 2025 launch

The Western Queensland agricultural community is set to gather in Longreach for the GroWQ Ag Industry Roundtable on Wednesday, 26 February. Held at Drover’s Place...

On This Day: World Radio Day!

More than just a blast from the past, radios are a window to the world with music, news, and talk shows to keep you...

Rex may be nationalised if no private buyer for airline

The Federal Government could buy out regional carrier Rex Airlines if a suitable private sector bidder can't be found. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the...

Health and safety tips during flood and rain

Rain and potential flood conditions across parts of the Central West region in coming weeks have prompted health authorities to issue a timely reminder...