Budget boost for outback tourism
Barcaldine, Ilfracombe and Winton are among towns around the state that will benefit from a $10 million tourism boost in the State Budget, under...
What a Vision Splendid
The Vision Splendid Outback Film Festival is in full swing in Winton and two Australian favourites Bruce Beresford and Sigrid Thornton have already been...
Winton welcomes drag racers
The main street of Winton was closed on Friday, 21 June to allow the parking of a range of cars in town for the...
Watts’ Brisbane bound
Longreach Jockey Club president and outback racecaller Andrew Watts flew to Brisbane on Thursday, ahead of Saturday’s Battle of the Bush Final at Eagle...
News in Brief
NAIDOC celebration in the West
Celebrate NAIDOC in Longreach on Friday, July 19 July with a vibrant march at 9.30am from the IGA to the...
Community Events Billboard
Yayoi Kusama’s The Spirits of the Pumpkins Descended into the Heavens exhibition
From 16 March to 22 September.
Qantas Founders Museum proudly announces a prominent...
Uncovering the airport’s history
Drew Mackay is embarking on a comprehensive project to document the rich history of Longreach Airport after discovering that the story of Qantas is...
On This Day: National Food Truck Day
We celebrate National Food Truck Day on the last Friday in June — June 28 this year.
It’s a special day to champion food...
On This Day: National Ice Cream Cake Day
Two of the best things are celebrated each year on National Ice Cream Cake Day on June 27!
The perfect sweet treat for just...
Strength in adversity
Four years ago, Jacques Jacobie’s life was turned upside down after a motorbike accident that damaged his spinal cord at the T1 vertebrae.
Following...
Brisbane and the budget
I was in Brisbane for much of this week.
I was fortunate to be invited to visit Government House by Her Excellency the Governor, Jeanette...
Council praises ‘balanced’ budget
Longreach Regional Council handed down its 2024-25 budget on Thursday, 20 June, hailing the balanced mix of investment in upgraded facilities and maintenance projects....
On This Day: World Sleep Day!
Sleep may seem like such a normal aspect of life that it might seem silly to even talk about it! It can be one...
