Pausing to reflect at Longreach
Hundreds of people attended Anzac Day commemorations at Longreach on Friday, 25 April, including dawn and morning services, a gunfire breakfast and parade.
About 450...
Coming out for Anzac Day at Blackall and Tambo
Blackall and Tambo communities came together for their Anzac Day commemorations on Friday, 25 April.
Anzac Day at Blackall kicked off with a dawn service...
Field of poppies at Winton
It was a big day at Winton on Friday, 25 April, as residents gathered for Anzac Day commemorations.
The day's events started with a dawn...
Where to vote in the Central West
Residents in the Central West will head to the polls on Saturday, 3 May to have their say in the 2025 federal election.
There are...
Winners at chambers this month
Local organisations have been delighted to secure funding during Longreach Regional Council's latest general meeting this month.
Here's a snapshot of what happened in Council...
Community Events
WEEKLY
Sunshine Physio and Pilates - Sundays
After a long hiatus, pilates will be starting back at Ilfracombe. Same great location, same great flow......
Barcaldine council chambers update
Some great local events and organisations scored support and funding during April's Barcaldine Regional Council's latest general meeting.
Here's a snapshot of what happened in...
Michael Guerin to step down as AgForce CEO
AgForce has announced that its chief executive officer Michael Guerin will step down from his leadership role later in 2025.
The organisation will...
Building Better Regions welcomed
Member for Maranoa and Nationals leader David Littleproud has welcomed the Coalition’s commitment to re-establish the Building Better Regions Fund (BBRF), which he...
News in Brief
Isisford pool closing for winter
Longreach Regional Council advises the Isisford Pool will be closed for the winter season from Friday, 25 April, and will...
Archives: What was in the news 75 years ago
ON THIS DAY
28 April 1950
Longreach will soon be home to a £20,000 Olympic-style swimming pool, serving as a War Memorial for the Shire.
The ambitious...
Painting brings tranquility to boardroom
At this month’s Blackall-Tambo Regional Council general meeting held in the Blackall boardroom, it was evident work had been undertaken.
It was on show for...
From monsoon to autumn
It has been a sudden transition from the humid monsoon to the drier autumn, after the 12 cyclones out of the mega monsoon.
This dumped...
