Dinosaur trail on kid’s bucket list
ONE of the many points of pride in the West, the Dinosaur Trail that links Winton to Hughenden and Richmond, has been given prestigious...
Birdcage Hotel renovations to improve comfort
A POPULAR Longreach venue has gained permission from the local council to construct improvements to the existing infrastructure.
Birdcage Hotel Owner Gavin Ballard...
Club rounds up $3k
A LOCAL rodeo club will benefit from a $3000 donation through a federal funding program.
Member for Maranoa David Littleproud announced this week the...
Longreach to receive road funding
LONGREACH residents have received a major road safety boost with the Australian Government announcing it will invest $57,500 toward three projects under the 2021–22...
Lake Eyre Basin Ranger Update
THE Mount Isa LEB rangers spent the early parts of this month settling & moving into a brand-new office of opportunity.
The rangers...
Blackall-Tambo releases new budget
LAST week, Blackall-Tambo Regional Councillors approved the budget for 2021/2022 at a special meeting held on Wednesday, June 16.
Mayor Andrew Martin said the...
Local bank supports community
THE Commonwealth Bank Longreach branch employees have donated $500 to Longreach Meals on Wheels as part of a nationwide community donation program.
Commonwealth Bank...
Electric Super Highway to connect the West
THE Palaszczuk Government announced last week that it would deliver a $2.75 million commitment to install 18 new vehicle charging stations across the state....
25 years of Qld history
ORIGINALLY designed to preserve the history of the company, the Qantas Founders Museum has gone on to set the example for displaying Queensland’s history...
Masterplan behind successful show
AN approved master plan for the Winton Showgrounds, written by the Winton Shire Council, has led to successful new installations for the show this...
Company to manage $198m bid for wool scour facility
A WORLD-CLASS wool scour facility is a step closer to becoming a reality for Blackall, with the establishment of the Queensland Wool Processors Pty...
Specialist Disability Housing a possibility for Longreach
The withdrawal of services from organisations likeBluecare and the reduction in respite allocations in aged care and disability facilitieshas meant community members with disabilities...
Stonehenge run riot
Longreach welcomed Stonehenge for a centre-wicket cricket clash at the Longreach Showgrounds on Saturday, 14 December.
The visitors won the toss and elected to bat...
