Honouring Vietnam vets
The Longreach community commemorated those who served in the Vietnam War on Sunday, 18 April, with a Vietnam Veterans Day service at Edkins Park.
Jim...
MP goes with the motion in bid to protect Great Artesian Basin
Federal Member for Flynn Colin Boyce introduced a motion in the Federal Parliament on Monday, August 19 calling for further protections to be put...
Archives: What was news 71 years ago
ON THIS DAY
21 August 1953
Fire at Power House
The Longreach Fire Brigade responded to a call at the Power House on Monday night, but upon...
On This Day: National Cuban Sandwich Day!
Succulent pork, juicy pickles, tangy mustard, pressed to perfection, all nestled between crispy bread.
A sandwich so delicious, it transports you to Havana.
Does any...
Thomson set for weekend of competition
The Thomson River is set to come alive this Friday, 23 August, as the Longreach Yellowbelly Fishing Classic kicks off its highly anticipated competition.
With...
On This Day: National Bao Day!
National Bao Day is a fun and tasty celebration that happens every August 22nd. This day spotlights bao, a type of steamed bun from...
Great Northern launches a new beer for out here
Great Northern Brewing Co will celebrate the launch of a new premium crisp lager inspired by the Australian outback at a special event in...
Events galore in Longreach
Council was thrilled last week to receive funding for an $18.6 million water infrastructure upgrade under the Water Infrastructure for Sustainable and Efficient Regions...
On This Day: National Senior Citizens Day!
Volunteer to visit elderly people living alone, or spend time with senior citizens at an assisted care facility or nursing home on Senior Citizens...
News in Brief
VANsafe masterclass
A free VANSafe RV Weight and Towing Masterclass will be held at Barcaldine Caravan Park, 51-65 Box St, on Wednesday, 28 August,...
Mixed bag for NAPLAN
Queensland school students’ 2024 NAPLAN results are in and results vary on who you listen to with the State Government giving the big thumbs...
Back to Aramac reunion
Aramac is gearing up for an influx of visitors this weekend with the “Back to Aramac Reunion” from Friday, 23 August to Sunday, 25...
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...
