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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

Red ink in the regions: Littleproud slams budget

Online care improving life for aphasia patients

Creative kids help spread safety message

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Sport

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...

Sandgoannas power past Tigers

The Barcaldine Sandgoannas have sent another premiership warning to the rest of the Central West Rugby League competition, overpowering the Tigers 28-8 in front...

Mann misses Origin call

Kurt Mann’s hopes of retaining his place in Queensland’s State of Origin setup have suffered a blow, with the Bulldogs utility overlooked for Billy...

Bowls by Bones

Another weekend of bowls with some players returning from the District State Titles played on the Gold Coast. Bowlers from all over the state compete...

Ilfracombe wins annual Pennants

Golfers from across the region converged on Ilfracombe Golf Club on Sunday for the annual Central West Pennants, with the home side emerging victorious...

Mann returns for Magic Round

Kurt Mann will return from concussion this weekend as the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs attempt to arrest a worrying slide in form when they open Magic...

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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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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...

Dry Weather, rising costs—and why community matters more than ever

The main issues we are grappling with daily in Southern Inland Queensland are on the face of it - very similar to issues agriculturalists...

Tackling the legends

A straight fact which amuses me a bit to begin. Tuesday was the anniversary of the day in 1893 when the first Head Teacher (they’re...

Alcohol ad rules failing Australians, AMA warns

With alcohol-induced deaths at their highest rates in more than 20 years, the Australian Medical Association has called for tougher regulation of alcohol advertising...

Busy May in Longreach

May is Queensland Small Business Month celebrating the vital role that over 508,000 small and family businesses play in the state's economy. To celebrate, council...

Judy reflects on 50 years at Mater

Enrolled Nurse and former Ilfracombe resident Judy Smith has reflected on her extraordinary career for International Nurses Day (Tuesday, 12 May) after being recognised...

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...

Ladies Day in Longreach

One of the biggest days on the Longreach/Ilfracombe Tigers calendar has arrived, with the club’s annual Ladies Day set to take over the Showgrounds...

Archives: What was in the news 73 years ago

On this day 15 May 1953 Work on the foundations of the Longreach Fire Brigade’s new fire station in Eagle Street has commenced, marking the...

On This Day: National Bike to Work Day

With the weather turning warmer and the rain starting to ease, maybe now is the perfect time to start acting on that whole being...

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