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Budget Breakdown

FEDERAL BUDGET BREAKDOWN Cost of Living and Tax A new $250 Working Australians Tax Offset starts from July 1, 2027, along with additional tax cuts and...

News in Brief

Congratulations Courtney Blackall-Tambo Regional Council is proud to congratulate lifestyle and community officer and much-loved local librarian Courtney Richardson on successfully graduating from the prestigious...

Chief health officer visits

Queensland Health’s chief health officer visited the Central West region on 30 April and 1 May. Dr Marianne Gale, who is also deputy director-general of...

ALP abandoning regions: Littleproud

Tax relief for workers and pain for investors in budget

Shed not just for men

AgForce responds to Federal Budget – highs and lows

Digital Edition

Sport

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...

Farr fires in Devils derby

Longreach junior Ben Farr was at his industrious best on the weekend, leading the Wynnum Manly Seagulls for metres gained in their gritty 16-14...

Chaos in Alpha

A Jakobe Close try on the fulltime siren has helped the Longreach/Ilfracombe Tigers snatch a dramatic 14-all draw against the Alpha Brumbies in one...

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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...

More News

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...

4LG’s 90 years on the air

Ninety years on air in Longreach — now that’s something worth turning up the volume for! Longreach’s very own radio station 4LG turned 90 years...

News in Brief

Qantas Regional Grants Applications are closing soon for the Qantas Regional Grants program, offering a share of $2 million in support to Australian-based communities and...

Barcy Festival a success

The Barcaldine Tree of Knowledge Festival has wrapped up for another year, with strong crowds across the weekend capping off one of the town’s...

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