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Superannuation tax changes one step closer to reality

Labor's long-running bid to increase taxes on wealthy superannuation accounts has taken a major step forward, but the Greens still stand in its way. Treasurer...

Bank lifts interim net profit

Australia's largest bank has lifted its interim net profit on the back of lending and deposit growth after the national economy strengthened during the...

Grassland Art Prize returns to Tambo

The Grassland Art Prize (GAP) will return to Tambo in 2026 for its third iteration, continuing to build its reputation as a significant regional...

New outdoor art competition launches

Olympic sport switch labelled ‘nonsense’

Community Events

Liberals Ley out Sussan

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Sport

Jockeys backed in the Central West

Longreach Jockey Club has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting jockeys across the Central West, announcing more than $6000 in incentives for the 2026 racing...

Juniors make a splash

The Longreach Amateur Swimming Club’s Kim Anderson Memorial Meet wrapped up successfully on Saturday, with strong participation from local swimmers and visiting competitors from...

Town set for fast-paced carnival

The countdown is over, with the Longreach 9s Rugby League Carnival set to light up the town’s Showgrounds this Saturday, bringing teams from across...

Farr set for Seagulls trials

Longreach Tigers junior Ben Farr continues to balance his opportunities at both NRL and Queensland Cup level, with the fleet-footed fullback expected to feature...

Mann named in Knights showdown

Kurt Mann has been named to feature in the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs’ second and final pre-season trial, with the club set to face the Newcastle...

Cricket season taking shape

The Longreach Cricket season has reached a fascinating stage, with the ladder tightening and momentum beginning to play a major role as the competition...

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Rural

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...

Ag In Brief

Poor affordability to pressure global fertiliser demand in 2026 Global fertiliser markets are entering a new phase of contraction, as rising prices begin to...

Ag In Brief

Combing through genetics delivers tools to keep bees busy Australian researchers are delving into the secret life of bees in a quest to breed more...

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Archives: What was in the news 73 years ago

ON THIS DAY 13 February 1953 The first prosecution for a breach of the Liquor Act in Longreach for four years resulted in a fine of...

On This Day: World Radio Day!

The world used to be a much bigger place, at least when you consider the difficulty involved in transmitting information from one place to...

NSW man charged after cocaine and meth seized near Winton

Police have charged a 31-year-old man with dangerous drug offences following a vehicle search at Winton on Sunday, 1 February. It will be alleged around...

Idol dream continues for Riley

Longreach singer Riley Zischke has booked his place in the next round of this year’s Australian Idol, earning a Golden Ticket and keeping the...

In Brief

Easter stallholders call Expressions of interest are now open to be part of Easter in Edkins, to be held on Saturday, 28 March at Longreach's...

Local butcher shop launch

Bluegrass Meats will officially open its doors on Monday, 16 February, bringing a new butcher shop to the main street of Longreach. Located at 118...

True love and Tim Tams

There’s nothing like a couple of weeks away from home to make me appreciate the better half. I wasn’t the only one who missed him,...

On This Day: National Latte Day!

Macaroni and cheese, fish and chips, cookies and cream, or chips and salsa. Some foods were just made to go together! The same goes...

Coalition touts era of trust and unity after split

Liberal and National leaders insist they trust each other, guaranteeing no further Coalition break-ups after striking a deal to end the parties' second split...

Stanthorpe Festival – crushing for 60 years

Queensland’s Granite Belt comes alive this month for the long-running Stanthorpe Apple and Grape Harvest Festival - a celebration of food, wine and community. The...

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