Springtime style in Blackall
The Barcoo Amateur Race Club’s annual Beef Producers Race Day was a bright and lively celebration of country racing and community spirit, attracting the...
Queensland’s toasty week as heat records broken
A number of October records were challenged this week as western Queensland sweltered through a toasty week indeed.
A Severe heatwave warning was issued on...
On This Day: World Kangaroo Day!
Certainly one of Australia’s most iconic and recognisable creatures, the kangaroo comes in many shapes and sizes.
With an estimated population of 500 million kangaroos...
Littleproud wants Joyce to stay
Nationals leader and Maranoa MP David Littleproud has called for Barnaby Joyce to remain with the party after the maverick MP announced his intention...
Lucks pass the torch
After three decades as the owners of Barkers Newsagency in Longreach, the Luck family has officially handed over the reins to another local family.
In...
No hurry on trip west
My great friend Phil has in my opinion, one fault.
Stuck in Queensland during lockdown, myself, Phil, and another friend took ourselves to the far...
On This Day: National Horror Movie Day!
Dark stories. Creepy shadows. Sudden gasps.
National Horror Movie Day pulls us into that eerie world where fear becomes fun. It’s not just for longtime...
Regional superstars crowned
Tambo businesswomen Alison Shaw and Tammy Johnson, co-owners of Tambo Teddies, have been named winners of the Regional Superstars Award at the fourth Annual...
Rex Airlines snapped up by US company
Regional airline Rex, which operates flights to Longreach, has a US buyer, administrators have confirmed.
The announcement on Tuesday, 21 October. comes more than a...
Littleproud says slashing speed limits is ‘lazy’
Maranoa MP David Littleproud says a Federal Government plan to slash speed limits on rural roads in poor condition is a "lazy solution" to...
On This Day: Wombat Day!
Every year, on 22 October, we celebrate a small, burrowing marsupial native to Australia known as the wombat.
Wombat Day is dedicated to raising awareness...
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......
Festive fun fills Air Park
Longreach’s festive season kicked off in style on Tuesday night as a strong crowd gathered at the QANTAS Founders Museum Air Park for the...
