Movies under the stars
Longreach families will be treated to a night of outdoor cinema next month when Movies Under the Stars comes to town on Saturday, 20...
Governor in town for Show
Queensland Governor Jeanette Young travelled to Longreach last week to officially open the 131st Longreach Annual Show.
Joined by Longreach Regional Council Mayor Tony Rayner,...
Archives: What was in the news 73 years ago
On this day 29 May 1953
Blackall has continued its strong form in the Central Western League competition, defeating Barcaldine 14-2 in a hard-fought A...
News in briefs
Free lung checks at Longreach
For the first time, the state’s mining safety regulator is bringing the HEART5 Mobile Health Unit to Longreach to offer...
Rabotruck rolls in at Show
Rabobank’s knowledge-sharing vehicle, the RaboTruck, rolled into Longreach last weekend as part of the annual Longreach Show and Queensland State Sheep Show.
The truck became...
On This Day: National Biscuit Day!
Calling all smart cookies! National Biscuit Day offers the perfect chance to go crackers about one of the world’s most popular snacks. But did...
Bush council reps gather in Longreach
Mayors, councillors, chief executive officers and state ministers gathered in Longreach this week for the Local Government Association of Queensland’s (LGAQ) biennial three-day Bush...
Town set for Darts finals
The first Western Queensland Pub Darts League season will come to a head this Sunday, 31 May, with four teams, two finals and a...
Police step in at crossing
Barcaldine Prep-12 State School had some new crossing supervisors last week, with Barcaldine’s local police officers stepping in to lend a hand.
School principal Nicole...
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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...
Council unveils main street master plan
Barcaldine Regional Council endorsed the Gordon Street Master Plan at its May 2026 council meeting, setting a clear and future-focused vision for Aramac’s main...
Book in for Writers Festival
One of Australia’s most remote writers’ and readers’ festivals is fast approaching. Winton’s Outback Writers Festival will be held at the iconic Waltzing Matilda...
Movies under the stars
Longreach families will be treated to a night of outdoor cinema next month when Movies Under the Stars comes to town on Saturday, 20...
