Holiday fun in Winton
An action-packed school holiday program is set to keep Winton’s young people entertained this April, with the town's Youth Centre rolling out two weeks...
Funding brings arts to town
Longreach is among the towns set to host touring arts experiences under a new round of state funding aimed at bringing live performances to...
New tours at Waltzing Matilda Centre
Members of the Winton and District Historical Association and other interested community members have had a ‘sneak peek’ of the new tours being offered...
A show for a Governor
On this day, 131 years ago (1895, to save you the maths), Longreach had its first visit by a Governor.
He was the seventh vice-regal...
Easter cheer fills town
Longreach was buzzing with energy on Saturday, 25 March, as locals turned out in large numbers for this year’s Easter in Edkins celebration, transforming...
The tragic death of Elizabeth Zanetti, 100 years on
On 22 March, 1926, the tragic death of Elizabeth Zanetti occurred in Longreach.
A descendant of Elizabeth has requested the sharing of this...
Council reps at leaders forum
The deputy mayor, CEO and I were in Brisbane last week for the annual Civic Leaders Forum.
It’s a gathering of mayors and CEOs...
News in Brief
Thanks for access
Longreach Regional Council would like to extend a big thank you to the Champion Family and AAM for their generosity in allowing...
Renal unit’s first birthday
The Central West Renal Unit at Longreach Hospital last week celebrated its first birthday since opening in March last year.
Since opening, the...
Relief for struggling motorists as fuel tax slashed
The government has caved to pressure to slash taxes on petrol and diesel to help motorists facing skyrocketing fuel prices due to the war...
CS Energy chief executive resigns
CS Energy's chief executive officer Brian Gillespie has tendered his resignation after nine months in the role.
Mr Gillespie was appointed to the role in...
Dezi Freeman killed after six-month search: reports
Fugitive Dezi Freeman has been reportedly shot dead by police after more than six months on the run following the killing of two officers.
Victoria...
Fabulous Farr in fine form
Longreach junior Ben Farr again impressed at the back for the Wynnum Manly Seagulls, as his side played out a 26–26 draw with the...
