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Yayoi Kusama’s The Spirits of the Pumpkins Descended into the Heavens exhibition
From now to 22 September.
Qantas Founders Museum proudly announces a prominent artwork...
On This Day: National Daiquiri Day!
National Daiquiri Day happens each year on July 19, when people fill their glasses with this rum-based cocktail.
Did you know the daiquiri was...
On This Day: Nelson Mandela Day
Nelson Mandela has many accolades.
He’s an iconic figure that triumphed over South Africa’s apartheid regime.
He was a human rights lawyer, a prisoner...
Taking the Kokoda Challenge
Months of hard physical labour was put into practice last weekend, with eight senior Longreach State High School students taking part in the Kokoda...
Uncovering our aviation history
Drew Mackay, along with a group of like-minded aviation enthusiasts are embarking on a comprehensive project to document the rich history of Longreach Airport...
Where’s the beef roads funding?
LNP candidate for Gregory and former Barcaldine Mayor Sean Dillon wants to know why there's been no movement on promised Central and Western Queensland...
Community rallies around race club
The Ilfracombe Picnic Race Club hosted their annual race meeting on Saturday, 13 July, with people from around the region making the trip to...
On This Day: National Tattoo Day!
Tattooing is the art of inserting pigment under the dermis layer of the skin to create a decorative, symbolic, or pictorial design, and National...
Big savings for patients travelling for healthcare
Nearly 100,000 rural Queenslanders will save hundreds of dollars on accommodation when travelling to the big smoke for medical care.
People who have to travel...
New midwifery consultant
A new Clinical Midwifery Consultant Educator, Liz Taylor, has started at Longreach Hospital to provide support for the Central West Hospital and Health...
Celebrating a life well lived
The Rockhampton Baptist Church was full of tears and laughter on Wednesday, 10 July, as family and friends gathered to say goodbye to beloved...
On This Day: World Snake Day!
World Snake Day, held every year on July 16, aims to increase awareness regarding the over 3,500 snake species that exist across the world....

















