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Q&A with Casey Owen

1. How did you end up in Longreach? My parents and my sister moved here in 2010 after purchasing the saddlery, and in 2016...

Central West treated like ‘Third World’

Blackall-Tambo Region Mayor Andrew Martin says the lack of flights from Rockhampton to the Central West is another example of the region being treated...

Our botanic superman

As the Longreach Leader enters its 100th year of service, I would like to highlight the enormous contribution that a humble Botanist made to...

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Western flights could save lives

Rockhampton Regional Councillor Neil Fisher says flights from Rochampton to the Central West could improve Queensland's alarming road death statistics by getting people off...

Passing of Vic Blackwood

Vic Blackwood purchased 4LG in Longreach back in 1992 following a dream to own his own radio station. At the time the station was struggling...

Longreach’s first birth of the year

Only three days into the new year, Longreach Hospital’s maternity unit welcomed its first baby of 2023. Firstborn, Thomas was born to Longreach...

Longreach and Central West Community Event Billboard

Friday, 13 January Croquet Contact: Jean Williams on 07 4651 2354. Location: Oak Street, Barcaldine Time: 8am Barcaldine Senior Cricket Location: Barcaldine Showgrounds Time: 6pm Saturday, 14 January Morning Golf, Longreach For more information...

Mobile coverage reliability needs government intervention

Maranoa MP and National Party Leader David Littleproud has called for government intervention into connectivity in regional and remote areas. He stated telcos have...

Newborn reading gift at Longreach

Babies born at Longreach Hospital during 2023 will each receive a special reading pack thanks to a generous donation of 100 packs by a Queensland...

Storyfest donation for Longreach babies in 2023

Babies born at Longreach Hospital during 2023 will each receive a special reading pack thanks to a generous donation of 100 packs by a...

Archives: What was in the news 72 years ago

ON THIS DAY 15 May 1953 A 14-year-old girl from rural Queensland has received an unexpected and deeply cherished reply from Queen Elizabeth II, after penning...