‘Lasting impact’ of nursing placement
Second Year Bachelor of Nursing Science student Irish Espanola from James Cook University Townsville says her work placement at Longreach was an experience she...
A Brief History of Cricket in Longreach, 1892 – 1954: Triumphs, Troubles and Trophies
Records show that the Longreach Cricket Club was formed in Longreach in 1892.
There were also a number of Pastoralists’ Cricket Committees in operation....
Work starts on new Longreach Hospital renal dialysis unit
The first sod has been turned for a more than $10 million package of works at Longreach Hospital that will deliver a new, three-chair...
Elections officially underway
The 2024 local government elections are officially underway, following the publishing of the Notice of Election on Monday, 29 January.
Around 3.7 million Queenslanders will...
The Bones are Good
After over 20 years of tireless work in the field, Winton pastoralist David Elliott has once again been recognised for his contributions to Central...
Australia Day award winners
Citizens and community organisations from around the Central West were recognised with Australia Day Awards last week.
Longreach Regional Council held awards ceremonies in Longreach,...
Australia Day honour for Ambo Erin
Longreach Senior Operations Supervisor Erin Saltmarsh has been named in this year's Australia Day Honours List, receiving an Ambulance Service Medal.
Durack-based Advanced Care Paramedic...
Head to rec centre during power outage
An upcoming planned power outage scheduled by Ergon Energy for Sunday, 4 February, will affect the towns of Longreach and Ilfracombe.
Longreach Regional Council...
RSL hosts lunch for seniors
The Longreach RSL welcomed many seniors to a free Australia Day Lunch on Friday, 26 January, provided by the Longreach Regional Council.
The friendly...
Crotons are perfect canopy
It does not matter if you live along the coast or in western areas of Queensland if you have a large canopy tree you...
On This Day: National Chicken Soup for the Soul Day!
There are some books that are written to see you through the darkest days, to help shine light through the ponderous, pitch-black clouds that...
