Catalina moved to airpark
The Qantas Founders Museum last week completed the successful relocation of its iconic Catalina flying boat to their Airpark, creating a streamlined experience like...
Archives: What was news 71 years ago
ON THIS DAY
23 October 1953
WELLSHOT SOLD
The iconic Wellshot Station, a 20,000-acre homestead block located near Ilfracombe, has recently been sold for £35,000 on an...
Home again after Canada trip
I’ve been out of the country, on a Canadian odyssey with one of my offspring, giving her an insight into how I grew up...
News in Brief
Council offices closed
On Friday, 25 October, Longreach Regional Council's offices, libraries, and the Longreach Childcare Centre will be closed for the council's annual staff...
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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...
Crime, Olympics issues for Queensland voters
Debate over termination of pregnancy laws dominated the final election debate between Queensland's two leadership hopefuls but plans to address crime and the 2032...
Memories of Sir Frank Moore
Last week, ‘The Leader’ reported the death of Sir Frank Moore.
I felt his involvement and contribution to the Longreach area and the sort of...
Fresh face to win Gregory
Change is coming for Queensland’s largest electorate come Saturday night.
The decision by incumbent Lachlan Millar to retire after three terms as the Member for...
Street Party cancelled
The Longreach Lions Club has announced that this year’s highly anticipated Street Party will not go ahead, citing challenges with member numbers, fatigue, and...
Date set for Barcy Ball
The Tree of Knowledge Festival Committee has released the date for next year’s Barcaldine Ball.
The town will be set for another night of festivities...
Band members go solo
The Longreach Town Band wowed the audience on Sunday, 20 October, at their annual Solos Concert.
Members as young as eight played cornets, piano, percussion,...
Record crowd for Blackall meeting
A record crowd made their way through the gates of the Blackall racecourse on Saturday, 19 October for the Barcoo Amateur Race Club’s Beef...
Birdcage wary of Wellshot threat
The Longreach Cricket season continues this Friday night with Birdcage making their long-awaited return to the field, set to take on defending premiers Wellshot...
