Council hosts Aus Day extravaganza
The Longreach Regional Council is hosting a plethora of events and activities throughout Longreach, Ilfracombe, Isisford, and Yaraka next Friday 26 January, as part...
Men’s Shed ladies’ day
Longreach Men’s Shed will hold a ladies' group on Saturdays from 2pm in the Wool Pavilion in the Showgrounds.
Children are welcome but must...
Outback music spectacular
The countdown to QLD Music Trails’ 2024 The Outback Trail featuring Troy Cassar-Daley is on and it is already promising to be bigger, bolder...
Crackdown on illegal tobacco
The Federal Government has this week announced a major border force crackdown on the importation of illegal tobacco.
$188.5 million has been committed over four...
Bities off to an early start across Western QLD
Good rainfalls over Christmas and the New Year in many parts of Western Queensland have led to an early start for surging black fly...
Police share tips on keeping your vehicle secure
Following a rash of vehicle thefts in recent weeks, Queensland Police have shared tips on how to make your car less of a target...
REIQ all for safer homes
The Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) is calling on both Federal and State Governments to better protect homes against natural disasters with programs...
Fruit and vegetable prices need urgent ACCC Inquiry
Leader of The Nationals and Shadow Agriculture Minister David Littleproud is calling for an Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) Inquiry into fruit and...
Queensland records worst crime data in two decades
Queensland Police data paints a dire picture of the state's crime outlook with a monthly average of 50,000 offences committed in 2023.
Assaults, sexual offences,...
Hot year is just the beginning
Stifling temperatures in 2023 may be looked back on fondly, according to climate experts - as it's only expected to get hotter from here.
Scientists...
Stanmore launches community grants
Stanmore Resources has launched its Community Grant Program for a sixth year to support Central Queensland-based community groups, clubs, schools and not-for-profit organisations deliver...
ECQ opens applications for election jobs
Applications have opened for more than 10,000 casual election official roles that will be needed to deliver the local government elections in Queensland on...
REGIONAL: Hot prices at Roma saleyards
Hot prices and packed laneways, it was a sellers’ market here at the Roma Saleyards with a little over 6,100 head of cattle yarded.
With...
