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Inflation rate edged down before start of Iran war

Australia's headline inflation rate fell in the final data before the Iran war up-ended the global economy. Data published by the Australian Bureau of Statistics...

Fuel companies risk huge fines as supply crisis deepens

Fuel companies will soon face bigger fines for ripping off motorists as senior government figures distance themselves from secret advice suggesting a $40 cap...

REGIONAL ROUND-UP: Bunday’s open for business

Bundaberg Tourism is encouraging travellers to return to the region following recent flooding, with the majority of tourism experiences, accommodation providers and attractions across...

REGIONAL ROUND-UP: $2 billion deal for Boyne Smelters Limited

Aussies told they may be abandoned in America First era

Ag bodies slam disappointing EU trade outcome

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Sport

Tough conditions at Molloy’s medal

Tough conditions greeted golfers at Ilfracombe Golf Club last Saturday, where scoring proved a challenge in the club’s March Monthly Medal. In a handicapped strokeplay...

Grand Final fever

The Longreach Cricket season reaches its climax this Friday night, with the RSL and the Wellshot set to meet in the grand final at...

Records smashed in Longreach

Longreach Athletics Club backed up its season opener with another strong showing on Sunday, 22 March, with 56 athletes taking part and delivering an...

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...

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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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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...

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

The State Government is supercharging nature-based tourism in the Gregory electorate through the latest round of Engaging Science Grants. Following a record number of...

Help keep the mini-trains on time

For more than 30 years, Dale Smith has given his time, skill and the sweat of his brow to maintain and drive the mini-trains...

Battle of wits with lambs

There’s an old saying that the only thing dumber than sheep is anyone who works with sheep. I can attest that this is a fallacy. Either...

Reflecting on a big week in politics

They say a week is a long time in politics. A couple of Sundays ago, I packed my bags for a Parliamentary sitting week....

Mullets for Mental Health is back in 2026

Registrations are now open for Black Dog Institute’s Mullets for Mental Health, with Australians encouraged to turn their mullet into something meaningful this April. From...

CQ Artist Trent Richardson Wins Today’s Country Brand New Star

Emu Park singer-songwriter, camel farmer and Australian Idol 2024 Top 6 finalist Trent Richardson has claimed a major career win, taking out the Ringers...

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