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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

Rabotruck rolls in at Show

On This Day: National Biscuit Day!

Bush council reps gather in Longreach

Digital Edition

Sport

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...

Brumbies bound for Barcaldine

The Barcaldine Sandgoannas return home this Saturday with another major test awaiting, hosting the fast-rising Alpha Brumbies in a top-of-the-table Central West Rugby League...

Central West teams shine

Central West marked the return of the Drummond Range Cup in style, winning all four series matches at the Alpha Showgrounds on Saturday. Hosted by...

Tributes flow for Shane McGovern

The Central West racing community is mourning the loss of popular jockey and horseman Shane McGovern, who has died aged 68 following a tragic...

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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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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...

Council unveils main street master plan

Barcaldine Regional Council endorsed the Gordon Street Master Plan at its May 2026 council meeting, setting a clear and future-focused vision for Aramac’s main...

Book in for Writers Festival

One of Australia’s most remote writers’ and readers’ festivals is fast approaching. Winton’s Outback Writers Festival will be held at the iconic Waltzing Matilda...

Longreach Show delivers

The Longreach Showgrounds was buzzing across the weekend, with more than 2000 people pouring through the gates for what organisers have described as one...

Alpha Show a success

The 2026 Alpha Show drew strong crowds across two busy days last week, with strong cattle prices, packed horse events and family entertainment headlining...

New staff accommodation for hospital

The State Government says it is growing the health workforce in the Central West, with new on-site accommodation units complete and set to open...

Encouraging rural residents to pursue health careers

Central West Health is working to develop a groundbreaking rural health workforce model to encourage more rural residents to embark on a health career...

Mick Dundee’s truck is a Vision Splendid

The original truck driven by Mick Dundee in the 1986 Australian classic Crocodile Dundee will be on public display for one night only at...

Fun day out at the Show

Last week the Longreach Show Society displayed the fruits of their last 12 months’ labour. And this year was fruitier than ever, which was great...

Support for Red Shield Appeal

SUPPORT THE RED SHIELD APPEAL Across Australia, the sight of the Red Shield appearing outside local shops, and worn proudly by volunteers in their communities...

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