Winton honours local greats
The Winton Shire Council celebrated Australia Day much like any other Australia Day, by celebrating the heroes of its community.
“I’d like to congratulate...
New CEO appointed
After an almost four-month probation period, Acting Longreach Regional Council Chief Executive Officer Brett Walsh will be calling the western town home permanently.
Mayor...
Good things come in small packages
It would be hard to find a shrub more colourful than the Ixora at the moment.
With their glossy, deep green leaves and spectacular...
Longreach State School welcomes students back
Monday was day one at Longreach State School for 2023!
Students were excited to be back at school and enjoyed meeting their new teachers....
Feedback for farm connectivity
Feedback from farmers and equipment service providers is needed on the new $30 million On Farm Connectivity Program funded by the federal government.
The Program...
A big loss to the backcountry
He was a man who served the country with the entirety of his being.
Vaughan Johnson, the former Member for Gregory, was known for...
Alpha’s first day
They are resilient and well-mannered children who are eager to give everything a go.
'John F. Kennedy said, “children are the world’s most valuable...
Muttaburra welcomes students on their first day
Muttaburra students and staff were eager to start the year with a freshly painted school.
We have nine full-time students and five kindy kids...
Colour your plot for autumn
It is time to start looking at those areas of the garden that need to be brightened up.
Only a short drive around any...
Meet the new teacher at Our Lady’s
1. What is your name?
My name is Lachlan Kopacz (pronounced Copaz)
2. Where are you from? Where did you last teach?
I've most recently lived...
60 year anniversary for doting couple
Hermione and Bob Duncan were married in Forres, Scotland on Australia Day in 1963, and are celebrating 60 years together this week.
Hermione was...
Ayrshire Downs set to expand experience
Two Western Queensland properties have secured funding to expand their agritourism ventures to meet the growing demand in the region.
The Ogg family are third-generation...
No sh*t, rally hits Central West
The Shitbox Rally revved into the Central West last week, with the drivers enjoying an overnight stopover in Barcaldine on Monday, 7 May.
Teams of...
