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Man dead in Blackall helicopter crash

Police will prepare a report for the Coroner following a fatal aviation incident near Blackall on Monday, 20 April. A police spokesperson said emergency services...

Crisafulli calling for action on Taroom Trough

As oil exploration continues in the Taroom Trough, Queensland Premier David Crisafulli is calling on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to back the project. It is...

QMines secures $15 million QIC investment to fast-track Mt Chalmers development

Queensland mining company QMines Limited has locked in a $15 million strategic investment from the Queensland Investment Corporation (QIC), in a move set to...

Date for Rockynats 07 locked in

Helicopter crash at Blackall

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Bryen’s second coming

When hoop Chris Bryen made his comeback to race riding on Monday at Longreach, he had all those that supported him behind the scenes...

Matt Scott Carnival a success

Longreach once again proved itself a hub for junior rugby league last weekend, with the annual Matt Scott Carnival bringing together young talent from...

Memorial meeting a success

The Longreach Jockey Club’s inaugural Kate Deane Memorial Race Day delivered a strong afternoon of racing on Monday, with competitive fields and fitting tributes...

Johnstone wins in Ilfracombe

Peter Johnstone enjoyed a welcome return to form on Saturday at Ilfracombe Golf Club, claiming the win with a solid round of 33 Stableford...

Maroons clinic heads West

Barcaldine is set to host one of Queensland Rugby League’s newest grassroots initiatives, with the town confirmed as a stop on the inaugural Mini...

Tigers bite in round one win

The Longreach/Ilfracombe Tigers kicked off their 2026 campaign in emphatic fashion last Saturday, overpowering the Blackall Magpies to lay down an early marker for...

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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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RideWest set to roll

With just a little more than a week to go, RideWest riders are preparing to roll out of Brisbane for Longreach as the major...

On This Day: International Bat Appreciation Day!

Bats have a terrible reputation among people because they’re often seen as frightening bloodsuckers that spread disease. However, scientists say this is largely a...

New firefighting vehicle for Yaraka

The State Government has strengthened Yaraka’s firefighting capabilities with the delivery of a new Ford Ranger Light Attack vehicle for the local Rural Fire...

Winton Lapidary Club is rock solid

Those interested in cutting and polishing rocks joined members of the Winton Lapidary Club recently to share knowledge, learn new skills and to cut...

Fun for 60s and Better at Winton

I was absolutely amazed at the many sessions held under the auspices of Winton’s 60s and Better Club. I had gone to their clubroom to...

Tell me more about Fred Huxley

Last week, I mentioned that Monday had been the anniversary of the death of Frederick George Huxley, the pilot who replaced Paul McGinness at...

Councils want infrastructure funding to remain

Longreach Mayor Tony Rayner says Queensland councils are staring into a financial black hole unless the Federal Government continues to invest in critical community...

Health service wants your feedback

Central West residents are being urged to have their say on how best they think the Central West Hospital and Health Service can communicate...

Outback Film Festival marks 13 years of bringing Australian cinema to Winton

As winter approaches, Vision Splendid Outback Film Festival is preparing to once again transform Winton into a national gathering place for Australian cinema. Now entering...

Busy few weeks in Longreach

Well done to the organisers of the Matt Scott Cup last weekend. The event once again highlighted the important role sport plays in bringing people...

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