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Son of a Carpenter tour

Australia’s global comedy heavyweight, Jim Jefferies will bring his internationally acclaimed Son of a Carpenter tour home in 2026 for a huge run of...

This Coalition to learn from past mistakes

The most important thing that Angus Taylor has done since he became the Liberal leader is to admit to past mistakes. None of us...

David Attenborough’s 100th marked by three new shows

Sir David Attenborough's 100th birthday will be celebrated with three new shows, the BBC has announced. The broadcaster will mark Sir David's "extraordinary milestone" on...

Triple-zero outages and changes trigger more complaints

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Community kitchen fires up in Blackall

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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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Ballard books Top 30 spot

Longreach’s presence on the national stage continues to grow, with Rochelle Ballard earning a Golden Ticket into the top 30 on the current season...

Big new intake of QBuild apprentices

The State Government has welcomed the largest intake of QBuild apprentices in almost 25 years. A 46 per cent increase on last year’s intake,...

Liberal leader’s unity call as allies rule front bench

Opposition Leader Angus Taylor has rewarded his factional allies with plum front bench roles and punted moderates to the outer. Mr Taylor unveiled his new-look...

Winton residents on flood watch…. again

Winton residents are once again watching the skies after further rainfall pushed the Western River to moderate flood levels, though the peak fell short...

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...

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