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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

Nurse graduate’s long ‘gap year’

Special arrival on Australia Day

Crisafulli names new Police Commissioner

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Sport

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...

Juniors make a splash

The Longreach Amateur Swimming Club’s Kim Anderson Memorial Meet wrapped up successfully on Saturday, with strong participation from local swimmers and visiting competitors from...

Town set for fast-paced carnival

The countdown is over, with the Longreach 9s Rugby League Carnival set to light up the town’s Showgrounds this Saturday, bringing teams from across...

Farr set for Seagulls trials

Longreach Tigers junior Ben Farr continues to balance his opportunities at both NRL and Queensland Cup level, with the fleet-footed fullback expected to feature...

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Rural

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...

Ag In Brief

Combing through genetics delivers tools to keep bees busy Australian researchers are delving into the secret life of bees in a quest to breed more...

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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...

Select batches of MILO Snack Bars recalled

A select number of batches of MILO Snack Bars are being recalled due to the potential presence of small pieces of black rubber. ...

Grants to help Queensland businesses break into new global markets

Queensland exporters have a new opportunity to expand into global markets, with the State Government launching the Market Accelerator Program. The $750,000 initiative offers matched...

Cattle numbers surge at Roma

Market Report – Tuesday 10 February Under an overcast sky, cattle numbers surged at this week’s sale with just over 8400 head of cattle...

Superannuation tax changes one step closer to reality

Labor's long-running bid to increase taxes on wealthy superannuation accounts has taken a major step forward, but the Greens still stand in its way. Treasurer...

Bank lifts interim net profit

Australia's largest bank has lifted its interim net profit on the back of lending and deposit growth after the national economy strengthened during the...

Grassland Art Prize returns to Tambo

The Grassland Art Prize (GAP) will return to Tambo in 2026 for its third iteration, continuing to build its reputation as a significant regional...

New outdoor art competition launches

A bold new chapter in Tambo’s creative landscape is underway with the launch of Sculptures in the Grass (SITG), a brand-new outdoor sculpture competition...

Olympic sport switch labelled ‘nonsense’

Rockhampton MP Donna Kirkland has dismissed reports emerging from the Winter Olympics claiming the Beef Capital won't host the Games' rowing and canoeing events...

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...

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