High School hosts annual Awards Night
The Longreach State High School hosted their annual Awards Night at the Longreach Civic Centre on Wednesday, 6 November, with teachers, parents, and students...
Slim Dusty band back on the road
There will only ever be one Slim Dusty, but his legacy lives on with the musicians who toured the country with him for decades.
Get...
Farr brothers locked in for 2025
Longreach rugby league brothers Tom and Kurtis Farr are signed to play with the Central Queensland Capras in season 2025.
The Capras have locked in...
Tourism success across the Outback
The Queensland Tourism Industry Council hosted the state’s 2024 Tourism Awards Gala last Friday, 15 November at The Star Brisbane in Queen’s Wharf.
The annual...
Schools Cup is a big winner
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School in Longreach last week hosted the first of what is hoped to be an annual Schools Cup.
With students from...
A Good Read
A special Winton 150 project of the Outback Writers Festival will be the launching of a new book, Tales from a Winton Past.
Past and...
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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...
Helping deliver two generations
In her 37-year nursing career, including 29 years as a midwife, Longreach Hospital acting director of nursing Sue Bardon has built up some broad...
On This Day: National Flossing Day!
Keeping those pearly whites in top form, a daily ritual that makes smiles sparkle like stars in the night sky.
When was the last time...
Seniors step out in style
The Longreach State High School hosted its annual Year 12 formal last Friday, 15 November at The Drovers Place, welcoming the seniors for their...
News in Brief
Blackall dump fire
The Blackall dump site was temporarily closed after fire was reported on Tuesday, 19 November.
The fire was quickly contained and closely monitored...
On This Day: Guinness World Records Day!
Ever heard of folks doing the craziest, most jaw-dropping stunts or having mind-boggling talents? It's a carnival of human achievement!
Let’s embrace the day of...
Locals fuel aviation review
A week of aviation consultations across the Central West has wrapped up, with residents in Blackall, Barcaldine and Longreach turning out to share their...
