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Archives: What was in the news 73 years ago

On this day 13 March 1953 More than six decades of local history have come to an end in Winton, with the town’s original Court...

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...

On This Day: World Sleep Day!

Sleep may seem like such a normal aspect of life that it might seem silly to even talk about it! It can be one...

Meals making a difference

On This Day: National Plant a Flower Day!

Region on flood watch

Winton shines in the dark

Digital Edition

Sport

CQ filly’s marvellous Group 1 triumph

Star Central Queensland filly Sheza Alibi is the talk of the Australian horse racing scene after her emphatic first Group 1 victory at Randwick...

Johnson, Soulsby team up for treble in Barcy

Hometown trainers dominated proceedings in Barcaldine’s first meeting of the 2026 Central West racing season last weekend. Bevan Johnson trained a treble, while Toni Schofield...

Farr on UK radar

Longreach junior Ben Farr did everything he could for the Wynnum Manly Seagulls on the weekend, as his side fell 24–16 to the Souths...

Jockey Club set for launch

The Longreach Jockey Club will open its 2026 racing season next Saturday, 21 March, with the annual Publican’s Cup meeting set to bring the...

Wellshot roll through RSL

Wellshot have further stamped themselves as the team to beat in the Longreach Cricket competition, producing a dominant performance with both bat and ball...

Weather can’t stop Prestige Pairs

Well despite the weather another Prestige Pairs was held last weekend with a full complement of teams taking to the green. Bowlers are a hardy...

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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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Bill cuts council red tape

The State Government says the passing of the Local Government (Empowering Councils) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill in Parliament will allow rural and regional...

Aussies face cost of living pain

Australians are facing more cost-of-living pain as farmers struggle to cope with war-induced fuel supply and price struggles. Shipping has been disrupted through the Strait...

On This Day: National Dream Day!

The modern world is a place where dreams really can come true! Whether the dream is to become a person who travels all over the...

Canavan to run again

Senator Matt Canavan plans to run for the leadership of the Nationals once again, after Maranoa MP David Littleproud announced his decision to step...

RFDS recognised for safety

Safety and Quality is a cornerstone of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) values and its commitment to the highest operational...

More than $55,000 invested into Barcaldine’s community projects

Barcaldine Regional Council says more than $55,000 in funding and in-kind support has been allocated to local organisations through Round 3 of the Council...

Littleproud stepping down as Nationals leader

Nationals leader David Littleproud is stepping down as leader of the Nationals, saying he's had enough. Mr Littleproud announced on Tuesday he would resign...

It’s new visitor season at Winton

With a steady stream of visitors enjoying the sights and sounds of Winton over the warmer months, attractions such as the Waltzing Matilda Centre,...

In Churchill we Trust

The Winston Churchill Trust came to CQLX on Saturday, 28 February, for an information session to mark the opening of the Trust's 2026 Fellowship...

ACCC to monitor fuel retailers ‘opportunism or price gouging’

Anyone paying attention to fuel bowser prices this week may be forgiven for thinking - 'Well, here we go again'. Fuel prices in some Queensland...

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