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Rabobank welcomes new CEO

Caroline Oosterbaan has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of Rabobank Australia and Regional Manager Australia and New Zealand. Ms Oosterbaan will succeed...

Tourism push for the west

Longreach is set to take centre stage in a major new tourism push designed to drive visitors back to Western Queensland following last year’s...

Farmers in limbo under Labor’s ‘confusing’ environmental reforms

Leader of The Nationals David Littleproud said Labor’s environmental reforms have created a confusing and costly mess, with farmers unable to get the information...

Regional girls to reimagine agriculture through GrowHer

US tariffs start this week on imports

Mandatory health star ratings a welcome step

Big wet descends on Channel Country

Digital Edition

Sport

Fuller fires but Woolf bites at fullback hopes

Despite some superb showings from Trai Fuller in the pre-season, Dolphins coach Kristian Woolf looks set to keep Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow in the No.1 position...

Star CQ filly’s thrilling Caulfield success

Stand-in jockey Zac Spain’s nerveless ride guided star Central Queensland filly Sheza Alibi to a thrilling victory in the $300,000 Group 2 Angus Armanasco...

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...

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Rural

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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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

Complaints about being cut off from emergency services have surged in Australia following the Optus triple-zero outage and the discovery of faulty mobile phone...

In Brief

Alpha Wash Down Facility closed Barcaldine Regional Council advises residents that the Alpha Wash Down Facility is closed until further notice due to maintenance works....

Community kitchen fires up in Blackall

Blackall has taken a practical step to support locals feeling the pinch of rising grocery prices, with a new community food kitchen project now...

Archives: What was in the news 73 years ago

On this day 20 February 1953 Longreach is set to host international rugby league action, with a touring American side to meet a Central West...

On This Day: National Love Your Pet Day!

Pets can offer unconditional love and help to make a home feel more welcoming and inviting. It’s only appropriate that owners take the time...

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...

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...

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