parkrun hits milestones
Longreach’s Old Thomson River Road parkrun is marking two major milestones this month, with the club recently celebrating its 10,000th finish and this Saturday...
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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...
Outback opal boost
Small-scale opal miners in Western Queensland could soon benefit from one of the largest proposed expansions to local opal fields in more than 30...
News in Brief
Social media ban concerns
The Federal Government's social media ban for under-16s came into effect on Wednesday, 10 December, but a CQUniversity socio-tech expert has...
On This Day: Gingerbread House Day
Gingerbread houses are a favourite holiday pastime with families, be it with parents, grandparents, or even both! These delicious, decorative bread houses have always...
Barnaby joins One Nation
After weeks of speculation, Maverick MP Barnaby Joyce has joined One Nation, although his former party leader is far from impressed, saying he has...
Pride in annual report
Longreach Regional Council has adopted its 2024–25 Annual Report, with Mayor Tony Rayner citing the council's sound financial management as something the whole community...
Town rallies around annual fire trials
Longreach turned out in force once again last month, as the town hosted the 101st Annual Longreach Fire Trials, continuing a tradition that has...
On This Day: Christmas Jumper Day!
Christmas Jumper Day brings a burst of color and joy to the holiday season. People across the country wear their most festive sweaters, creating...
New national park protects habitats, wildlife
Negotiations to create a new national park on Vergemont Station have been finalised, marking a major milestone in the State Government’s plan to expand...
Thanks to Winton Workcamp
Over 70 people attended the Thank You Workcamp barbecue at the Winton Shire Hall recently.
The Workcamp team has become a very valued part of...
Central West renal unit increases patient numbers to four
The Central West Renal Unit at Longreach Hospital has doubled its number of patients with Longreach resident Julie Maurer recently joining the unit. ...
parkrun hits milestones
Longreach’s Old Thomson River Road parkrun is marking two major milestones this month, with the club recently celebrating its 10,000th finish and this Saturday...
