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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...

Budget Breakdown

News in Brief

Chief health officer visits

ALP abandoning regions: Littleproud

Digital Edition

Sport

Magpies welcome Brumbies to town

The Blackall Magpies return to their Showgrounds this Saturday to host the Alpha Brumbies in an important round five clash. Kick-off is set for 6pm,...

Waldron stable at the double

When you're hot, you're hot. And, that was most certainly the case with the Roma-based stable of Ben Waldron over the weekend. Most stables across...

Great Scott tees up for 99th straight major

Adam Scott is being lauded for his "amazing" longevity as he prepares to tee up for a Bradman-like 99th consecutive major golf championship. Only the...

Mother’s Day racing in the West

The Longreach Jockey Club’s annual Mother’s Day meeting delivered a competitive afternoon of country racing on Sunday, highlighted by the running of the 2026...

Barcy run riot against Devils

The Barcaldine Sandgoannas have rocketed to first on the Central West Rugby League ladder off the back of a dominant 46-22 win over the...

Tigers set for blockbuster clash

The Tigers and Sandgoannas will renew one of Central West Rugby League’s fiercest rivalries this Saturday night, with the two unbeaten heavyweights set to...

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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

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...

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AgForce responds to Federal Budget – highs and lows

Queensland producers remain under significant pressure despite some positive measures in this week's Federal Budget, including recognition of fuel security, export support and indications...

Latest Ag report reveals a shift away from synthetic ‘fast fashion’

Bendigo Bank Agribusiness’ latest Monthly Commodity Update reports tightening supply and a shift away from synthetic ‘fast fashion’ is driving a surge in the...

Giving parents a helping hand

For everyone, it’s a journey without a map and at times it can feel like a tough road to travel. All parents have different...

Eyes in the sky add extra dimension of high-definition care

Two new ceiling-mounted telehealth cameras have been installed in the Longreach Hospital’s operating theatre and the day surgery unit, where tele-chemotherapy is delivered. ...

National nod for the Outback

Longreach and Winton have once again been thrust into the national spotlight, with both towns earning recognition in Australian Traveller’s 100 Best Towns To...

Radio 4LG turns 90

For the benefit of those who didn’t read my piece in ‘The Leader’ of 30 March about the ABC’s 79 years in Western Queensland,...

Premiums inundate flood victims

The Queensland Government says new flood data and resilience projects could help bring down insurance premiums in disaster-prone communities, as it holds a second...

Heart of Australia bus coming to Winton Rodeo

Heart of Australia’s Heart Truck will be offering free basic heart health checks looking at blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose levels at the Winton...

Show preparation in full swing

The Longreach Showgrounds will be back at full tilt in a fortnight, with the town’s annual Show returning for two days of action, entries...

Coming from near and far for campdraft

The Winton Showgrounds, the Ray Hermann Arena and the stables and camping facilities were in full use over the long weekend. More than 150 entries...

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