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...
Longreach Show delivers
The Longreach Showgrounds was buzzing across the weekend, with more than 2000 people pouring through the gates for what organisers have described as one...
Alpha Show a success
The 2026 Alpha Show drew strong crowds across two busy days last week, with strong cattle prices, packed horse events and family entertainment headlining...
New staff accommodation for hospital
The State Government says it is growing the health workforce in the Central West, with new on-site accommodation units complete and set to open...
Encouraging rural residents to pursue health careers
Central West Health is working to develop a groundbreaking rural health workforce model to encourage more rural residents to embark on a health career...
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...
