Letter to the Editor
Solar and wind not suited for heavy industry
Regarding the recent news that a future government proposes to solve Australia's present power crises by building...
‘Silence please’ as film productions take over town
Silence Please signs dotted Winton last week as a series of short films were shot as part of the Vision Splendid Film Festival.
The Griffith...
Veteran of stage and screen visits Winton
With nearly 500 performances to his credit, actor, writer and producer Chris Haywood could be called a veteran of the silver screen.
Chris has acted...
Archives: What was news 70 years ago
On this day Friday 2 July 1954
Barcaldine Retains Stibbards Shield
On Sunday, bowlers from Barcaldine travelled to Blackall to compete in the third matches of...
A career highlight for Watts
Longreach Jockey Club president and outback race caller Andrew Watts was given the opportunity from Racing Queensland to call last weekend’s Battle of the...
Wearing the maroon and blue
Local businesses in Longreach got into the spirit of State of Origin last week with plenty of passion being shown and staff donning their...
News in Brief
NAIDOC at Barcaldine
Naidoc Week in Barcaldine promises to be very special with the Central West Aboriginal Corporation creating a unique sculpture to reflect that...
On This Day: Fried chicken day
Fried chicken’s a greasy, deliciously indulgent comfort food enjoyed all over the world.
But did you know that the ultimate soul food originated in...
On This Day: National apple turnover day
The National Apple Turnover Day is on July 5.
Apple turnovers are one of the most popular pie recipes out there.
Their sweet and...
Quarters getting a new look
Excitement is building to the Grand Opening of 'The Quarters' at the Longreach School of Distance Education on 23 July.
With the original Quarters (pictured)...
On This Day: Alice in Wonderland Day
We are all set and ready to celebrate the world of imagination and madness on Alice in Wonderland Day on July 4.
The amazing...
Levy is dry for ALP
Member for Maranoa David Littleproud says the Nationals have helped spare agriculture industries from a "fresh food tax" but Agriculture Minister Murray Watt has...
Clarkson’s Farm star in Goondiwindi
Goondiwindi played host to an international television star last week.
Kaleb Cooper is an English farmer and media personality best known for appearing on...
