Treasurer refutes criticism of Federal Budget
Treasurer Jim Chalmers insists cost-of-living relief in the Federal Budget is substantial, despite criticism over plans to offer energy rebates to every household.
While more...
Will West be best at Tourism Town awards?
Voting has closed for the 2024 Queensland Top Tourism Town Awards, and now the wait is on to find out if a Central West...
Bursary helps women with study options
Maranoa MP David Littleproud is once again offering a $1000 bursary through the National Council of Women in Queensland (NCWQ) to help support rural...
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Barcaldine Show – PHOTOGRAPHY ENTRIES
Please submit your entries for judging before midday on Saturday 8 June to the Barcaldine Pharmacy.
In order to be judged,...
A bold man is Boldeman
Boldeman’s was a well known department store in Longreach from the 1920s to the 1970s.
Mr J. H. (James Henry) Boldeman began his...
Sheep, wool and community dedication earns Jodi coveted medal
Winton wool grower and classer Jodi Axford has received the prestigious Dr Jim Watts Memorial Medal for her skill at marketing sheep, meat and...
Shaver raises $4k for cancer charities
Last Friday, Leisa Bye, said “bye-bye“ to her locks in a fundraising event to raise money for Myeloma Australia and the Australia and New...
Bunya pines are dying
The Bunya pines are dying off, leaving behind ‘skeletons’ throughout the Bunya Mountain National Parks.
These ancient trees which have existed for millennia are...
Show – What you need to know
FAST FACTS FOR THE LONGREACH SHOW
WHAT DATE IS IT ON?
The show is on Friday, 24 May, to coincide with the public holiday.
WHEN DO THE...
Sam to share his inspirational story
Sam Bailey was a teenage jackaroo working the Northern Territory in 1987 when his life changed forever.
The 19-year-old suffered a serious spinal injury in...
Plenty of competition at the show
Many highlights of the Longreach Show take place in the various competition sections.
From equestrian to sheep, cattle to chickens and cakes through to dogs...
Lego Mini Masters back for 2024
The Lego Mini Masters competition will return to the Longreach Show in 2024, providing another source of entertainment for families next Friday, 24 May.
Jacen...
Bank giant, energy providers rebuked in Shonky awards
Australia's largest bank is back on an annual list for dodgy business behaviour after it refused to refund cash it fleeced from low-income earners.
Consumer...
