Longreach Cup just over a week away
In the heart of the Outback, the Longreach Cup is an occasion that seamlessly merges the grace of horse racing with the sophistication of...
Fines increase for state parks areas
Motorists caught taking potentially fatal risks in Queensland protected areas will be fined hundreds of dollars more by Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS)...
Landowners largely ignored in review
The Queensland Government is reviewing requirements for wind farm developments.
Sadly, landowners were largely ignored.
Community consultation was swift - just under a month up until...
Land valuations underway
More than 4000 properties in the local government areas (LGAs) of Longreach, Winton, Barcoo, Diamantina and Bulloo will receive new land valuations in March...
QOGM caches the outback
Avid geocachers will explore the Central West from Tuesday, 19 to Saturday, 23 September, as Longreach hosts the Queensland Outback Geocaching Muster (QOGM).
The event...
Men’s shed birthday celebrations
Hundreds of men’s sheds across Australia have gathered over the last few weeks to celebrate 30 years of operations.
From simple beginnings in South...
See you on the dancefloor
Longreach State School had their annual spring dance on Friday, 8 September, with the theme 'When I grow up'.
Known as the biggest event on...
It’s a Longreach legacy as Outback Pioneers work on salvaging the…Pride of our town
With the Pride of the Murray sitting proudly on the banks of the Thomson River, work will soon begin to get her back to...
Awards for SES Week
From responding to flood emergencies to trekking through bushland on search and rescue operations, SES volunteers do whatever it takes to keep Queenslanders safe.
As...
Community events
Social bowls
Friday night social bowls with food and bar available.
Cost: $8 to play bowls
Date and time: Friday, 15 September at 6pm
Location: Barcaldine...
Making time to be ‘here to hear’
Although R U OK? Day was recognised on Thursday, 14 September, Australians can let people they care about know they are ‘here to hear’...
Catching up on council
A big thank you to everyone who participated in our Seniors Month program during August.
It was the biggest program ever, with record participation...
Farming future the focus at expo
Producers and ag professionals will descend on the region next week for one of Western Queensland’s most anticipated industry events — the GroWQ Innovation...
