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New river venture launches

A new pontoon hire business has launched on the Thomson River, giving locals and tourists another way to enjoy one of Longreach’s best-known natural...

Upgrade for Blackall Memorial Hall

Blackall Tambo Regional Council will upgrade the Blackall Memorial Hall thanks to $105,000 in Multicultural Connect Grants funding from the State Government. Upgrades will include...

Endometriosis clinic for Blackall

Late last month, a crowd gathered at Blackall Hospital for the official opening of the federally-funded Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain Clinic (EPPC). The EPPC is...

Online Ai training for outback community organisations and small business

Producers need certainty on the EPBC Act

Blackall boy at CBS

Seasons of contrast in the South West

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Sport

Tigers set for Barcy bash

The Central West Rugby League spotlight shifts to Barcaldine this Saturday, with the Sandgoannas and Longreach/Ilfracombe Tigers set to resume a rivalry sharpened by...

Bowls by Bones

We were back on the green for some competition games last weekend after a successful Trophy Day on the Sunday after the show. Thanks to...

Maroons to embrace history in bid to create their own

Queensland have vowed to go back to the well and channel the spirit of 1995 again, as they attempt to defy State of Origin...

Desperate Devils host Magpies

A crucial clash awaits in Winton this weekend, with the Devils hosting the Blackall Magpies in a matchup that could prove pivotal to both...

Cup return welcomed

The return of the Drummond Range Cup has been hailed as a special day for rugby league in the Central West. Played at Alpha Showgrounds...

Dogs rally to down Storm

The Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs returned to the winner’s circle in emphatic fashion last Friday night, producing a gritty come-from-behind victory over the Melbourne Storm in...

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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

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...

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The $180m bill to calculate the Inland Rail blow-out

Consultant firms were paid almost $180 million to estimate the bloated Inland Rail budget, while a departing executive got $317,000 soon before half the...

REGIONAL ROUND-UP: Community rallies to honour woodchopping legacy at Bundaberg Show

A powerful show of community spirit has seen more than $10,000 raised to support the Harvey Dingle Memorial Woodchops and Dingle vs Rest Relay...

REGIONAL ROUND-UP: Show stalwart’s award honour

Yeppoon and District Show Society vice-president Ken Landsberg has been honoured for his longstanding contributions to the show community with a Meritorious Award. He receieved...

Tender call for gas projects

Queensland Investment Corporation (QIC) has commenced a competitive tender process seeking private sector proposals to deliver 400 megawatts of new gas-fired generation capacity in...

Movies under the stars

Longreach families will be treated to a night of outdoor cinema next month when Movies Under the Stars comes to town on Saturday, 20...

Governor in town for Show

Queensland Governor Jeanette Young travelled to Longreach last week to officially open the 131st Longreach Annual Show. Joined by Longreach Regional Council Mayor Tony Rayner,...

Archives: What was in the news 73 years ago

On this day 29 May 1953 Blackall has continued its strong form in the Central Western League competition, defeating Barcaldine 14-2 in a hard-fought A...

News in briefs

Free lung checks at Longreach For the first time, the state’s mining safety regulator is bringing the HEART5 Mobile Health Unit to Longreach to offer...

Rabotruck rolls in at Show

Rabobank’s knowledge-sharing vehicle, the RaboTruck, rolled into Longreach last weekend as part of the annual Longreach Show and Queensland State Sheep Show. The truck became...

On This Day: National Biscuit Day!

Calling all smart cookies! National Biscuit Day offers the perfect chance to go crackers about one of the world’s most popular snacks. But did...

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