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...
Community Events Billboard
WEEKLY
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...
Wheelie good post office upgrade
The post office in Winton is undergoing significant improvements to improve the accessibility of prams, wheelchairs and wheelie walkers to this essential public facility.
They...
Longreach Showgirl represents region
Longreach State School teacher Delaney Hoyes has returned from the state's capital where she represented our region as a finalist in the Queensland Country...
Coming to Muttaburra’s ‘small hall’
Festival of Small Halls has announced that Kellie Loder and Van Dijk and Mcdonald will feature on their upcoming Spring Tour 2024: Outback Queensland.
With...
CQ filly’s marvellous Group 1 triumph
Star Central Queensland filly Sheza Alibi is the talk of the Australian horse racing scene after her emphatic first Group 1 victory at Randwick...
