World-first sustainability scorecard for sheep and wool industry released in Australia
The first Annual Report of the Sheep Sustainability Framework (SSF) will today be released at the Australian Sheep and Wool Show in Bendigo delivering...
Supporting local businesses
Another local vendor to be hit by recent increases in prices has been Foodworks Longreach.
Foodworks part-owner Rose Leggett said she has been...
Australian beef production recovery underway, but unlikely to reach full potential
Australia’s cattle availability will increase in the year ahead – as the national herd continues to rebuild – but supply chain limitations will impede...
Rodeo welcomed by Outback Queensland Tourism Association
Theis weekend'sRoad to Rodeo created great energy and increased media attention for Longreach.
A crowd of over 1500 enjoyed rodeo, cooking demonstrations by...
Insurance builds farm resilience
The emotional and physical toll of drought and floods on Australian agricultural communities is costly, but the financial toll is forever front of mind...
NFF welcomes Coalition’s farm safety funding commitment
The National Farmers’ Federation welcomes the Coalition’s commitment of $10 million to improve farm safety outcomes, if elected, which the NFF anticipates will include...
Meat Up for industy interests
Meat and Livestock Australia, along with Australian Wool Innovation, held a forum at the Longreach Civic Centre to hold discussions on the small livestock...
Industry stakeholders discuss key markers of beef sustainability at Canberra forum
More than 30 representatives of State Farming Organisations, Research & Development Corporations, and the Australian Beef Sustainability Framework (ABSF) Sustainability Steering Group (SSG) met...
A life in movies
Growing up Royal
Geraldine Coughland didn’t know a childhood without movies, as her parents owned the Winton Royal Theatre.
Much of her early life was...
Gearing up for a big year in tourism
With both success and tribulations in 2021, the new year has local tourism businesses excited for what is looking to be their biggest year...
Improvements coming to Winton-Opalton road
The Outback Regional Road and Transport Group (ORRTG) recently reviewed the Regional Road Hierarchy Invest Priority maps and Roads of Strategic Importance and other...
QFM wraps up year of accolades with double bronze
After receiving the Traveller’s Choice Award and Central Queensland Project of the Year, the Qantas Founders Museum has added another two accolades to its...
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Sparks fly
Local entrepreneurs and owners of RNI Coppo Electrical Riley and Izzy Coppo have been growing their business over the past year serving loyal customers...
