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RED INK IN THE REGIONS
Geoff Horsten: Regional Australia has been neglected since the seventies.
Chris Gillman: Yep, considering the national/liberal party have been in government...
News in Brief
Domestic violence march
Join CatholicCare Central Queensland for a march against violence in Longreach on Wednesday, 27 May, starting at 9am at the IGA and...
Labor’s story full of broken promises
On 29 May 1765, a 29-year-old member of the Virginia House of Burgesses, Patrick Henry, rose to move five resolutions (or resolves as they...
Behold, the Apostlebird
I am currently in avian heaven.
The rain a couple of months ago brought us many feathered friends, both large and small.
We have a couple...
‘Bye George! But, Why George?’
Which is more important?
Being a patriot or a parent?
Even in wartime, if you’re already a parent, do you need to play soldier...
Town turns out for Tigers’ cause
The Longreach/Ilfracombe Tigers’ annual Ladies Day has again proven far bigger than rugby league, with the club raising an incredible $37,000 for the West’n...
This day is more than elementary
Grab your deerstalker hat and light your pipe.
On 22 May, readers, viewers, and amateur detectives across the globe will unite to celebrate National...
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Social Tennis
Grab your racquet (or borrow one) and join the Longreach Tennis Club for a hit every Tuesday. Come down for some...
Mission heads West
Queensland Australian of the Year nominee Roby Curtis has continued his remarkable journey across the country after passing through the Longreach region over the...
Importance of healthy lungs
Central West residents are being urged to be lung health aware, with multiple respiratory awareness days coming up between May and the end of...
Archives: What was in the news 73 years ago
On this day 22 May 1953:
The Longreach Table Tennis Association has opened its new season with a successful Open Tournament held across two nights...
Town set for annual Show
After months of preparation, the Longreach Show has finally arrived, with the Showgrounds set to host two busy days of events, entertainment and competition...
Your Online Comments
RED INK IN THE REGIONS
Geoff Horsten: Regional Australia has been neglected since the seventies.
Chris Gillman: Yep, considering the national/liberal party have been in government...
