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On This Day: National Cocoa Day!

Rich, creamy, and topped with marshmallows, there's nothing quite like cozying up with a warm cup of hot cocoa. It is a little bit sad...

Elliott’s art has Central West influence

The Central West’s John Elliott opened a major exhibition of his photographic works at the Toowoomba Regional Art Gallery last Friday. A small contingent from...

Sallyanne steps down

The December meeting of the board of directors of the Waltzing Matilda Centre Ltd saw Sallyanne Atkinson presented with a bronze little swaggie statuette...

Talented staff awarded for building better health in the bush

Love grows, Rosemary goes

Barcy Ball tickets go live

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Sport

Milestone event for Old Thomson River Rd parkrun

Longreach’s Old Thomson River Road parkrun will host its 200th event this Saturday, 14 December, marking a significant milestone for the local community event....

Well done, Pete

Every sporting club in Longreach has someone that works tirelessly behind the scenes over many years. Among some other volunteers Longreach Bowls Club has Peter...

New racing integrity team visits Longreach

The Queensland Racing Integrity Commission’s (QRIC) new leadership team, including Commissioner Catherine Clark and Deputy Commissioners Chantal Raine and Kim Kelly, visited Longreach last...

Country racing captivates Doomben crowd

The Brisbane Race Club hosted the Country Stampede Final and Country Cups Challenge Final last Saturday, 30 November, at Doomben, showcasing some of the...

Ilfracombe hosts golf final

All eyes are on Ilfracombe this weekend, with the town’s golf club set to host its annual Monthly Medal Final on Sunday, 8 December. It...

Tight finish in Ilfracombe

The Ilfracombe Golf Club hosted its weekly competition on Saturday, 30 November, with a big crowd assembling for the occasion, as the season’s end...

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Rural

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...

Powerful opportunity for Australian Food and Fibre Producers

In the week of our AgForce state industry conference, it’s an apt time to pause and reflect on our recent successes. It was only two...

Industry Conference – A chance to have our voice heard

Time is ticking down to the Queensland state election in late October. Thankfully just four short weeks before voting day, our industry conference, Back...

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An organics code is a no-brainer

It’s no secret that Australia is home to some of the best produce grown anywhere in the world. From beef to dairy, fruits, and vegetables,...

End of a big council year

The November/December edition of IILY, our council newsletter, should have arrived in your letterbox now. You can also find it online at longreach.qld.gov.au/newsletter. I encourage...

Watch out for kids or pets locked in cars this summer

RACQ has issued a summer safety warning to never leave children or animals unattended in a vehicle after responding to 1,740 lock-in emergencies across...

Charred remains inside synagogue laid bare in photos

Charred books and papers lay scattered on the floor of the burnt remains of a synagogue that was firebombed last week. Exclusive photos released to...

Energy firm cops huge fine for dodgy door-to-door sales

Power and gas company Sumo will fork out $10 million for door-to-door sales in the largest ever penalty for breaches of one state's energy...

‘Stranger danger’ warning as children enticed into vans

The hunt is on for four men over a string of failed attempts to entice children into vans, with schools issuing a "stranger danger"...

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