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ALP abandoning regions: Littleproud

Maranoa MP David Littleproud has condemned the Federal Government for abandoning regional Australia following the release of the 2026-27 Federal Budget. In an interview with...

Tax relief for workers and pain for investors in budget

Young people entering the housing market face such significant difficulties that the government needs to break a major election promise on controversial tax changes,...

Shed not just for men

The Mens’ Shed in Winton has for quite some years encouraged all members of the community to use the facilities on hand. At the monthly...

AgForce responds to Federal Budget – highs and lows

Latest Ag report reveals a shift away from synthetic ‘fast fashion’

Giving parents a helping hand

Eyes in the sky add extra dimension of high-definition care

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Sport

Tigers set for blockbuster clash

The Tigers and Sandgoannas will renew one of Central West Rugby League’s fiercest rivalries this Saturday night, with the two unbeaten heavyweights set to...

Farr fires in Devils derby

Longreach junior Ben Farr was at his industrious best on the weekend, leading the Wynnum Manly Seagulls for metres gained in their gritty 16-14...

Chaos in Alpha

A Jakobe Close try on the fulltime siren has helped the Longreach/Ilfracombe Tigers snatch a dramatic 14-all draw against the Alpha Brumbies in one...

Tigers set for Alpha test

An early-season litmus test awaits the Longreach/Ilfracombe Tigers this Saturday night, with the ladder leaders travelling to Alpha to take on the Brumbies in...

Big race day in store at Longreach on Sunday

The Longreach Jockey Club is preparing for another full day of country racing and celebrations this Sunday, with a bumper Mother’s Day meeting locked...

Russell enjoys return from injury

Longreach-born forward Dan Russell has made a successful return from injury over the past fortnight, playing big minutes across multiple positions for the Bradford...

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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

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...

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Premiums inundate flood victims

The Queensland Government says new flood data and resilience projects could help bring down insurance premiums in disaster-prone communities, as it holds a second...

Heart of Australia bus coming to Winton Rodeo

Heart of Australia’s Heart Truck will be offering free basic heart health checks looking at blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose levels at the Winton...

Show preparation in full swing

The Longreach Showgrounds will be back at full tilt in a fortnight, with the town’s annual Show returning for two days of action, entries...

Coming from near and far for campdraft

The Winton Showgrounds, the Ray Hermann Arena and the stables and camping facilities were in full use over the long weekend. More than 150 entries...

4LG’s 90 years on the air

Ninety years on air in Longreach — now that’s something worth turning up the volume for! Longreach’s very own radio station 4LG turned 90 years...

News in Brief

Qantas Regional Grants Applications are closing soon for the Qantas Regional Grants program, offering a share of $2 million in support to Australian-based communities and...

Barcy Festival a success

The Barcaldine Tree of Knowledge Festival has wrapped up for another year, with strong crowds across the weekend capping off one of the town’s...

Don’t be scammed

Manager of the NAB in Winton, Carly Cox, offered a ‘how not to be scammed’ session at the Winton Library last week. Twelve people attended...

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...

Music Trail hits Winton

The Queensland Music Trail has been instrumental in bringing hundreds of visitors to the west over the past weeks and Winton was a popular...

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