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Archives: What was in the news 73 years ago

On this day 20 March, 1953: A strong show of community support has led to the formation of a new race club in Ilfracombe, following...

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!

Barcy Ball delivers

News in Brief

Kernaghan concert at Jundah postponed

Digital Edition

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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Rural

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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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...

Land rent payments deferred for disaster hit landholders

The State Government is delivering further relief to disaster-affected landholders in communities like the Barcaldine Region, automatically deferring land rent payments for those recovering...

The great AI content heist

In a recent Australian Financial Review opinion piece, “There is nothing creative about AI not paying for news content”, Rod Sims made a point...

Coming together for flood response

I want to start by offering my sincere thanks to the countless agencies and individuals that assisted us with our disaster response during the...

Celebrate Waltzing Matilda Day

Easter Monday, 6 April, will see the annual Waltzing Matilda Day celebrations offered as a bonus to visitors to the Waltzing Matilda Centre. Starting at...

Stop, check and protect

As scam activity continues to rise, Australians are increasingly being targeted by criminals using sophisticated tactics, fear and urgency to exploit trust. Local bank, Auswide...

Canavan unveils shadow ministers

Fresh from claiming leadership of the National Party, Senator Matt Canavan was back in Central Queensland this week to announce the "posse of patriots"...

Longreach man charged over alleged antisemitic threats on social media

A Longreach man, 56, has been charged with making antisemitic posts on social media and the unlawful possession of weapons. The AFP started...

News in Brief

Greening up Blackall More than 40 volunteers came together on Saturday, 7 March, to support the ‘Green Up’ Australia Day event in Blackall, brightening several...

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