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ON THIS DAY
19 October 1951
INVITATION TO ROYAL COUPLE AMENDED
The Longreach Shire Council has sent a letter to the Premier's Department, expressing that if the...
Jozette Jones proud to empower next generation
The ASE Group hosted a Mini Youth Summit at the Longreach Civic Centre on Thursday, 3 October, with the session aimed at empowering primary...
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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...
On This Day: National Baking Week!
Creating delightful treats combines creativity, skill, and tradition, bringing joy and delicious aromas to any home.
Those who bake on a regular basis can get...
Community connects for mental health
Western Queensland PHN hosted a free community evening in celebration of World Mental Health Week on Wednesday, 9 October, filled with food, live music,...
Quacking time at river fest
The inaugural Thomson River Festival was a resounding success, bringing the Longreach community together for a weekend full of entertainment and activities.
The festivities...
What you need to check ahead of 3G shutdown
Small and family businesses have just 10 days to make sure they do not have their vital business systems and equipment fail when the...
All the fun from Flyers Ball
The 2024 edition of the Flyers Ball proved a resounding success on Saturday, 5 October.
The Leader extends its special thanks to Anne-Maree Photography for...
Woman and dog escape AgCollege blaze
A lady and her dog were able to escape from a fire at the Longreach AgCollege on Monday, 14 October, before it quickly spread...
Vale Sir Frank, a legend of Longreach and Queensland
Tributes have flowed from far and wide for Sir Frank Moore following his death at the age of 93.
The former Longreach resident has been...
Opposition leader unveils water plan in Longreach
David Crisafulli brought the state election campaign to the Central West on Friday, 11 October.
Alongside Shadow Health Minister Deb Frecklington and LNP candidate for...
Funding pledge for wool scour
The LNP has pledged to fund the final stages of planning and a business feasibility study for the installation of Wool Scour in Blackall...
Missen leads jockey title
The excitement is building in the Central West racing scene as the 2025 Jockeys Premiership continues to take shape.
The latest standings, released in the...
