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...
Safe driving reminder
With the festive season underway, Longreach Police would like to remind the community about the importance of road safety, in particular drink driving. ...
Energy into renewables
The owners of this masthead have very generously extended to me the opportunity to contribute on a regular basis.
I look forward to being...
Longreach named best information centre
At the heart of every town, there is an information centre; an essentially building for every newcomer or tourist.
According to the Queensland Tourist...
Mitchell Grass Retreat takes gold, thanks local support
AFTER a hugely successful tourism season, central west attractions have “cleaned up” at the Queensland Tourism Awards.
Six awards were handed to central west tourist...
Woolscour takes next step
BLACKALL Regional Council Mayor Andrew Martin announced the new Blackall Woolscour project had officially finalised the Pro Tam Board and is now looking for...
Working on worker shortages
AN Emerald-based company that deals with community and sustainability have set its sights on tackling the worker shortage issue.
Central Highlands Regional Resources...
Our ‘forgotten soldiers’
As Longreach marks Anzac Day in 2024, the Longreach Archival and Historical Research Group (LAHRG) provides this update on the group’s Forgotten Soldiers Project...
