Airport partnership renewed
Queensland Airport Limited (QAL) and the Qantas Group have signed a long-term agreement covering its four airports, including Longreach, that will support regional connectivity...
New ditches at Bowls Club
The Longreach Bowls Club is at the centre of an exciting development thanks to a Minor Infrastructure Grant from the Department of Sport and...
School holiday fun at Winton
It’s the school holidays which means another huge program thanks to the Winton Shire Council.
To start the fortnight, 20 kids enjoyed tennis with Michael...
On This Day: National Cheeseburger Day!
There are many ways to make a cheeseburger.
Try something new and exciting like a Reuben Cheeseburger, or get a classic at your favorite...
Green thumbs at Muttaburra
The students, teachers and community members in Muttaburra have been hard at work resurrecting their school garden. With money raised from can recycling,...
Big program of events for holidays
Congratulations to everyone who received awards in our Garden Competition this year.
A big thanks to everyone who entered, we had a record number...
On This Day: World Manta Day!
World Manta Day, celebrated annually on September 17th, is a special occasion dedicated to raising awareness about the conservation status of manta and devil...
Seniors’ housing focus required as population ages
The Retirement Living Council (RLC) is urging governments across the country to focus on age-friendly housing to cater for Australia’s ageing population following the...
Rooftop helipad for new hospital
A rooftop helipad on the new Bundaberg Hospital is set to play a vital role in speeding up medical responses and enabling the safe...
Whole lotto luck
Yeppoon Central Lotto and News owner Lisa White is over the moon with her newsagency landing another division one lotto win.
Lisa, who runs the...
On This Day: Collect Rocks Day!
Collect Rocks Day is on September 16 and we are already getting our tools ready to start digging and collecting.
This day allows us...
Family continues Doug’s Anzac tradition
A replica 50cc machine gun, made by the Longreach Men's Shed, was attached to the late Doug Wilkie's Army Jeep recently.
His daughter...
