News in Brief
High temps across the district
The heat is on in the Central West.
The hottest day in Longreach for December so far was Monday, 9 December,...
Dillon’s iron maiden
Gregory MP Sean Dillon has come out swinging at The Greens for their "demonisation" of agriculture and coal mining in his maiden speech to...
Longreach Town Band brings Christmas cheer this festive season
The Longreach Town Band have continued their festive tradition of playing Christmas carols around town during December.
Last week saw them outside the Merino...
On This Day: National Cocoa Day!
Rich, creamy, and topped with marshmallows, there's nothing quite like cozying up with a warm cup of hot cocoa.
It is a little bit sad...
Elliott’s art has Central West influence
The Central West’s John Elliott opened a major exhibition of his photographic works at the Toowoomba Regional Art Gallery last Friday.
A small contingent from...
Sallyanne steps down
The December meeting of the board of directors of the Waltzing Matilda Centre Ltd saw Sallyanne Atkinson presented with a bronze little swaggie statuette...
Talented staff awarded for building better health in the bush
Three Central West Hospital and Health Service individuals and three teams have been recognised for their commitment to building better health in the bush...
Love grows, Rosemary goes
It was the end of an ear as the Longreach School of Distance Education (LSODE) bid a fond farewell to cherished educator Rosemary Winterbotham.
Rosemary’s...
Barcy Ball tickets go live
Tickets went live last weekend for the Tree Of Knowledge Festival’s annual Barcaldine Ball, with the town set for another night of festivities on...
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Voices of Hope - Women’s Choir - Every Wednesday
Voices of Hope is a senior ladies’ choir program designed to provide support, positive social...
Pastor and family say farewell
Many of the more than 40 Reach Church-goers were a little teary on Sunday, 8 December, at the final service and luncheon for Ben...
Vodafone increases mobile coverage and network across CQ
Vodafone is promising improved 4G and 5G mobile phone services and an end to the "bush tax" in Central Queensland as it completes a...