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‘Bye George! But, Why George?’

Which is more important? Being a patriot or a parent? Even in wartime, if you’re already a parent, do you need to play soldier...

Town turns out for Tigers’ cause

The Longreach/Ilfracombe Tigers’ annual Ladies Day has again proven far bigger than rugby league, with the club raising an incredible $37,000 for the West’n...

This day is more than elementary

Grab your deerstalker hat and light your pipe. On 22 May, readers, viewers, and amateur detectives across the globe will unite to celebrate National...

Community Events

Mission heads West

Importance of healthy lungs

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Sport

Maree celebrating wins on and off the racetrack

She recently trained her first winner on the track and now Maree Pitman has also been recognised for her tireless contribution off it. The trainer...

Honours shared at Barcy

The honours were shared as Barcaldine hosted a successful six-race TAB program on Tuesday. Six races were run and won at the meeting, broadcast nationally,...

Midway through the mayhem

Five rounds into the 2026 Central West Rugby League season, the premiership picture is beginning to take shape — and once again, the Barcaldine...

Magpies Alpha’d

The Alpha Brumbies have continued their impressive start to the Central West Rugby League season, handing the Magpies a rare home defeat with a...

Byron takes down Blackall

Golfers from across the Central West travelled to Blackall Golf Club on Sunday for the club’s annual Open Championship, with a packed field and...

Athletes hitting their stride

Longreach Athletics Club continued its strong start to the 2026 season on Sunday, 17 May, with 56 athletes combining for an impressive 130 personal...

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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

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...

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Expo returns in 2026

The GroWQ Innovation Expo will return to Longreach later this year, with organisers again aiming to connect Western Queensland producers with practical innovations designed...

Winton by-election

Around 900 voters in Winton Shire will choose a new councillor in a by-election on Saturday, 20 June, following last month's resignation of Councillor...

NDIS overhaul: $32b in cuts sparks regional concerns

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) overhaul has now been confirmed in the Federal Budget, with the Albanese government announcing an expected $32 billion...

The trouble with Johnson grass

Most people in agriculture will have seen and even cursed Johnson grass plants growing in their crops, creeks or gullies. The plant was originally...

Red ink in the regions: Littleproud slams budget

This year's federal budget is said to build on the government's current efforts to curb cost-of-living expenses despite geopolitical issues causing prices to increase,...

Online care improving life for aphasia patients

An online therapy program has shown early promise in improving quality of life for people living with the communication disorder aphasia in remote parts...

Creative kids help spread safety message

Creative students could have their work included in a special calendar shining a spotlight on farm safety. The 2027 Farm Safety Calendar competition launched in...

Roadworks to begin at Oak Street, Barcaldine

The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) advises motorists of road works occurring on the Oak Street and Box Street intersection, Barcaldine. Works...

Winton Mayor encourages to vote for town

Winton Mayor Cathy White is encouraging the community to vote for their town after Winton was named a finalist in the Tiny Tourism Town...

Food security starts with fuel and fertiliser

It’s federal budget week - a time to look at the figures and see what’s in store for Ag producers like ourselves. On first...

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