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Alpha Wash Down Facility closed Barcaldine Regional Council advises residents that the Alpha Wash Down Facility is closed until further notice due to maintenance works....

Community kitchen fires up in Blackall

Blackall has taken a practical step to support locals feeling the pinch of rising grocery prices, with a new community food kitchen project now...

Archives: What was in the news 73 years ago

On this day 20 February 1953 Longreach is set to host international rugby league action, with a touring American side to meet a Central West...

On This Day: National Love Your Pet Day!

Community Events

Ballard books Top 30 spot

Big new intake of QBuild apprentices

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Sport

Barcy carnival makes a splash

The Barcaldine Amateur Swimming Club’s Outback Oasis Open Meet proved another major success on Saturday, drawing a strong field of competitors from across the...

Russell injured in Bulls loss

Longreach-born Dan Russell is facing time on the sidelines after suffering a serious-looking knee injury in the Super League season opener between the Bradford...

Bulldogs ready for Vegas test

Winton Devils junior Kurt Mann began his 2026 campaign in measured fashion on the weekend, playing his part as the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs delivered a...

9s carnival a success

The 2026 Longreach 9’s Rugby League Carnival wrapped up in thrilling fashion on Saturday, with The Reinforcements crowned men’s champions and the Winton Diamantina...

Birdcage weary of Wellshot threat

Cricket returns to the Longreach Showgrounds on Friday, 20 February, with the Birdcage set to face the ladder-leading Wellshot in a clash that could...

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...

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Rural

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...

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...

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Nurse graduate’s long ‘gap year’

Ten new nursing graduates and one midwifery graduate have started work this month with Central West Hospital and Health Service. Central West Health...

Special arrival on Australia Day

Longreach residents Wendy and husband Moe had a surprise arrival on Australia Day, when daughter Claire decided to join the family early. “Claire...

Crisafulli names new Police Commissioner

The Crisafulli Government has appointed Brett Pointing as Queensland’s next Police Commissioner, with the experienced policing leader set to take over from Saturday, 21...

Great gatherings and great outcomes

It’s been wonderful to see some rainfall around the region lately. In particular, we’re grateful our works enlarging the Murray MacMillan Dam were completed...

Small regional builders share concerns in survey

Small building businesses in regional Australia are warning that housing shortages will deepen unless governments address planning delays, workforce shortages and rising compliance costs,...

If you wouldn’t give it to a mate, please don’t donate

Donations to charity may be beneficial to the community but charities repeatedly ask our residents to be mindful of resale. On its LinkedIn social media...

Select batches of MILO Snack Bars recalled

A select number of batches of MILO Snack Bars are being recalled due to the potential presence of small pieces of black rubber. ...

Grants to help Queensland businesses break into new global markets

Queensland exporters have a new opportunity to expand into global markets, with the State Government launching the Market Accelerator Program. The $750,000 initiative offers matched...

Cattle numbers surge at Roma

Market Report – Tuesday 10 February Under an overcast sky, cattle numbers surged at this week’s sale with just over 8400 head of cattle...

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...

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