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Community kitchen fires up in Blackall

Blackall has taken a practical step to support locals feeling the pinch of rising grocery prices, with a new community food kitchen project now...

Archives: What was in the news 73 years ago

On this day 20 February 1953 Longreach is set to host international rugby league action, with a touring American side to meet a Central West...

On This Day: National Love Your Pet Day!

Pets can offer unconditional love and help to make a home feel more welcoming and inviting. It’s only appropriate that owners take the time...

Community Events

WEEKLY Social Tennis Grab your racquet (or borrow one) and join the Longreach Tennis Club for a hit every Tuesday. Come down for some...

Ballard books Top 30 spot

Longreach’s presence on the national stage continues to grow, with Rochelle Ballard earning a Golden Ticket into the top 30 on the current season...

Big new intake of QBuild apprentices

The State Government has welcomed the largest intake of QBuild apprentices in almost 25 years. A 46 per cent increase on last year’s intake,...

Liberal leader’s unity call as allies rule front bench

Opposition Leader Angus Taylor has rewarded his factional allies with plum front bench roles and punted moderates to the outer. Mr Taylor unveiled his new-look...

Winton residents on flood watch…. again

Winton residents are once again watching the skies after further rainfall pushed the Western River to moderate flood levels, though the peak fell short...

Nurse graduate’s long ‘gap year’

Ten new nursing graduates and one midwifery graduate have started work this month with Central West Hospital and Health Service. Central West Health...

Special arrival on Australia Day

Longreach residents Wendy and husband Moe had a surprise arrival on Australia Day, when daughter Claire decided to join the family early. “Claire...

Crisafulli names new Police Commissioner

The Crisafulli Government has appointed Brett Pointing as Queensland’s next Police Commissioner, with the experienced policing leader set to take over from Saturday, 21...

Great gatherings and great outcomes

It’s been wonderful to see some rainfall around the region lately. In particular, we’re grateful our works enlarging the Murray MacMillan Dam were completed...

Community kitchen fires up in Blackall

Blackall has taken a practical step to support locals feeling the pinch of rising grocery prices, with a new community food kitchen project now...

Community Events