The great AI content heist
In a recent Australian Financial Review opinion piece, “There is nothing creative about AI not paying for news content”, Rod Sims made a point...
Coming together for flood response
I want to start by offering my sincere thanks to the countless agencies and individuals that assisted us with our disaster response during the...
Celebrate Waltzing Matilda Day
Easter Monday, 6 April, will see the annual Waltzing Matilda Day celebrations offered as a bonus to visitors to the Waltzing Matilda Centre.
Starting at...
Stop, check and protect
As scam activity continues to rise, Australians are increasingly being targeted by criminals using sophisticated tactics, fear and urgency to exploit trust.
Local bank, Auswide...
Canavan unveils shadow ministers
Fresh from claiming leadership of the National Party, Senator Matt Canavan was back in Central Queensland this week to announce the "posse of patriots"...
Longreach man charged over alleged antisemitic threats on social media
A Longreach man, 56, has been charged with making antisemitic posts on social media and the unlawful possession of weapons.
The AFP started...
News in Brief
Greening up Blackall
More than 40 volunteers came together on Saturday, 7 March, to support the ‘Green Up’ Australia Day event in Blackall, brightening several...
REGIONAL ROUDN-UP: Thelma Eisemann celebrates an extraordinary 108 years
Yeppoon resident Thelma Eisemann has celebrated an incredible milestone this week, turning 108 years old and marking more than a century of stories, style...
REGIONAL ROUND-UP: Tickled pink in Rockhampton
The weekend deluge did not dampen spirits, with Rockhampton locals making their way to Quay Street on Sunday, 8 March, for the annual Mater...
REGIONAL ROUNDUP: GIRLS’ mentoring magic
The 2026 Girls in Resources Leadership Skills (GIRLS) mentoring program has launched with 20 Year 12 students and their resources industry mentors gathering in...
Archives: What was in the news 73 years ago
On this day 13 March 1953
More than six decades of local history have come to an end in Winton, with the town’s original Court...
Community Events
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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...
Farr stars in comeback win
Two second half tries from Longreach junior Ben Farr helped Wynnum Manly to a dramatic 28–20 comeback win over the PNG Hunters on Sunday,...
