What’s In A Name?
As more and more houses are built on the new sub-division on the north-west corner of the town attention turns to the naming of...
On This Day: Literacy and Numeracy Week
We can all agree that daily life would be much harder without the ability to read, write, and count.
Therefore, Literacy and Numeracy Week...
Premier’s promise
Since becoming Premier about eight months ago, Steven Miles said Queenslanders have raised the issue of crime and he is taking it seriously.
Premier Miles...
Blooms for blokes
RACQ has released concerning new data which reveals more than triple the number of males are dying on Queensland roads compared to females, with...
Minors banned from buying knives
Two new initiatives are set to bolster the fight against knife crime.
Retailers will now be liable for the unlawful sale of knives to minors,...
On This Day: Pierce Your Ears Day!
Pierce Your Ears Day is a fun and engaging celebration.
It highlights the tradition of ear piercing and encourages people to enjoy this form...
Deadly syphilis QLD outbreak
Doctors are warning that a syphilis outbreak that began in Queensland’s North-West is now claiming the lives of unborn babies across the state.
Last year...
ALP will deliver on weir plan
By now you would have read that Longreach is getting an exciting $18.6 million water infrastructure boost.
The Miles Labor Government is pitching in $7...
Getting better with age
Each month Winton’s 60s and Better club enjoy a lunch at one of the local eateries.
This month co-ordinator Bronwyn Searles organised lunch time burgers...
On This Day: National Zoo Awareness Day
National Zoo Awareness Day encourages everyone to appreciate the beauty and importance of zoos.
This day invites people to explore the wonders of wildlife...
Sports Briefs
CLOSE SCORES IN LONGREACH GOLF
The stableford competition on Saturday, 24 August saw three players tied on 37 points.
Tony Dixon was crowned winner on a...
News in Brief
Water outage at Alpha
Alpha Township will have a town water outage on Monday, 2 September, from 9am to 11am.
Barcaldine Regional Council advises residents to...
Hungry Australia: why our food security demands attention now
Australia has long been confident in its ability to feed our population and even beyond our borders.
Yet recent pressures have exposed how fragile...
