Get the latest news to your email inbox FREE!

REGISTER
Search

Get the latest news to your email inbox FREE!

REGISTER
Subscribe
HomeNewsBush council reps gather in Longreach
News

Bush council reps gather in Longreach

Local government representatives gathered for the Bush Councils Convention this week. (Woorabinda Aboriginal Shire Council)

Mayors, councillors, chief executive officers and state ministers gathered in Longreach this week for the Local Government Association of Queensland’s […]

Subscribe or Login to see the rest of the content.

Previous article
Town set for Darts finals
Digital Edition
Subscribe

Get an all ACCESS PASS to the News and your Digital Edition with an online subscription

Town set for Darts finals

The first Western Queensland Pub Darts League season will come to a head this Sunday, 31 May, with four teams, two finals and a...

Police step in at crossing

Community Events

Council unveils main street master plan

Book in for Writers Festival

More News

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Subscribe

Get an all access pass to the News and your Digital Edition with an online subscription

Subscribe

© 2026 Central Queensland Media Pty Ltd. All rights reserved.