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Boundary changes to split towns

Central West leaders have spoken out against changes proposed by the Queensland Redistribution Commission’s electoral boundary review, which would see Blackall and Tambo split...

News in Brief

Council's Positive Pathways Blackall-Tambo Regional Council was proud to support the 2026 Positive Pathways Event (Blackall Careers Fair), held on Friday, 20 March, at the...

Riders eye Central West odyssey

Longreach will again be the finishing point for one of regional Queensland’s most significant fundraising events, with RideWest set to cross the line in...

Engaging Science Grants ‘supercharge’ tourism

Help keep the mini-trains on time

Battle of wits with lambs

Reflecting on a big week in politics

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Sport

Rural racing in focus

Fresh off hosting its season-opening race meeting on Saturday, the Longreach Jockey Club welcomed key figures from across the industry for the Rural Racing...

Racing season starts in style

The Longreach Jockey Club has marked a strong start to its 2026 season, with a successful opening meeting held over the weekend. Longreach Jockey Club...

RSL book grand final ticket

The RSL have secured their place in the Longreach Cricket grand final with a hard-fought 14-run win over the Birdcage, defending their first innings...

Dogs win in the wet

The Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs have made it two from two to start the 2026 season, holding on for a hard-fought 14-10 win over the Canberra...

Farr earns Capricornia selection

Longreach rugby league export Kurtis Farr has earned selection in the Capricornia squad for the 47th Battalion Shield later this year. Farr was one of...

Plenty of bowlers on the green

Five championship games were played last Sunday which meant plenty of bowlers on the green. A Men’s Fours game saw the winning team from last...

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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...

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...

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Renewable energy project may help blow down power bills

Offshore wind farms could deliver significant savings for Australian households, with some consumers seeing $151 cut from their annual electricity bills.  The savings would come...

Kyle and Jackie O Show axed as Sandilands vows to sue

An Australian radio giant has axed its top-rating show, with controversial host Kyle Sandilands vowing to sue his employer after it tore up his...

Scrapped Commonwealth Games becomes an online mockery

The 2026 Commonwealth Games should have been a shining moment for Australia's athletes on home soil and regional communities but instead the canned event...

Young country star releases new debut EP

Tannum Sands local Mackenzie May is quickly becoming country music’s rising star as she gears up for the release of her first EP, All...

Archives: What was in the news 73 years ago

On this day 20 March, 1953: A strong show of community support has led to the formation of a new race club in Ilfracombe, following...

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...

TRAVEL: Time to rediscover Kirra

There’s something about Kirra, from the pristine open beach to the laidback community vibe to the latest restaurant openings - it’s a popular seaside...

On This Day: International Day of Happiness!

Happiness on a personal level can make any day better and add great value to anyone’s life! But what if happiness was cherished and...

Barcy Ball delivers

The Barcaldine Ball has been hailed a major success after a strong turnout at the Barcaldine Racecourse on Saturday night, despite challenging weather conditions...

News in Brief

Limited access to Tree of Knowledge Barcaldine Regional Council has limited public access to the architectural structure surrounding the Tree of Knowledge while essential...

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