Beef2024 sets new economic impact record
Beef2024 set a new record for economic impact.
A new independent report, conducted by IER, revealed the event generated $102 million in direct and incremental...
On This Day: Gobstopper Day!
Pop a gobstopper in your mouth, fire up a Willy Wonka or Charlie and the Chocolate Factory movie, and enjoy the pop culture treat...
Endeavour Rally in Longreach
The Great Endeavour Rally blew into Longreach on its final day, 1 September, with nearly 200 participants wrapping up another incredible event in support...
Blackall man receives top SES honour
Blackall's Gregory Tierney was awarded life membership of the SES in Brisbane late last month.
Mr Tierney was awarded the prestigious honour following his exceptional...
Archives: What was news 71 years ago
ON THIS DAY
11 September 1953
No Potato Famine in Longreach
Despite the threatened potato shortage across Queensland, traders remain confident that there will be no severe...
Rally wraps at Longreach
The Great Endeavour Rally has wrapped for another year, with the iconic annual trek culminating in Longreach on Sunday, 1 September.
Nearly 200 participants and...
Farmers take their beef to Parliament
Farmers from across the country made their way to Canberra to send a clear message to the Federal Government and make their voices heard.
After...
Marathon efforts raise $50,000
Paul McClymont successfully completed an incredible 24-hour run, covering approximately 160 kilometres from Ilfracombe to Barcaldine, with this monumental effort undertaken to raise funds...
Storyfest out West
For a third year in a row, globally renowned authors from all over Australia immersed themselves into the unique experience of storytelling with Outback...
Rural Road Safety Month patrols crack down on dangerous driving
As part of Rural Road Safety Month, the Queensland Police Service Road Policing Taskforce is increasing patrols of rural roads across Queensland.
This national awareness...
Flyers Ball sold out
The annual Flyers Ball is now under a month away, with anticipation for the event beginning to boil over after tickets were officially sold...
Sandgoannas step in for cancer patients
Patients at Barcaldine Multipurpose Health Service now have a comfortable new chair to use while undergoing tele-chemotherapy, thanks to the Barcaldine Sandgoannas Rugby...
Many roads to a nursing future in the west
Multiple pathways are available for anyone interested in embarking upon nursing and midwifery careers in the Central West.
Central West Hospital and Health...
