Applications now open for Beef Australia’s Pitch In The Paddock competition
Beef Australia is delighted to announce applications for the evokeAG Pitch In The Paddock competition are now open.
The competition offers ag-entrepreneurial talent...
New videos to improve women’s safety in bars and clubs
Harassment and assaults against women, same-sex couples and people with disabilities in bars, clubs and other entertainment venues are set to be addressed with...
Fire trials comp heats up
Last week was a hive of activity with the Longreach Fire Brigade's fire trials held on Monday and Tuesday night.
Although no records were broken...
Together our voices are louder
It’s a proposal staggering in its scope, but also with the potential to destroy one of Australia’s most precious water resources.
I’m speaking about the...
Gas explorer moves on Galilee Basin
Galilee Energy has welcomed actions from the state and federal governments to focus on gas supply in the Galilee Basin in the central west....
Middleton, the gateway to the west
Winton Shire Council (WSC) recognises the strategic importance of Middleton as the Gateway to the West and held a community engagement meeting with residents...
Mary and Martha’s open their doors
When popular Tambo Coffee Shop Cindy’s closed down, local couple Danae and Josh Phelps saw an opportunity for a new business in town. ...
Community Events
Lions Club of Longreach Christmas Street Party
Groups, organisations, and individuals are invited to operate a stall at no charge. Registrations are due by Friday,...
Mitchell Grass Retreat stands tall at state tourism awards… West is the best
Longreach’s very own Mitchell Grass Retreat travelled to Cairns on Friday, 24 November for the Queensland Tourism Awards, a night which features some of...
Vigil condemns ‘silence’ over sexual violence claims
With their mouths taped shut, hundreds of women stood in solidarity with their Israeli counterparts to condemn reports of sexual violence at the hands...
Andrew O’Keefe pleads guilty to drug-driving
Former Seven Network personality Andrew O'Keefe has avoided another day in court, pleading guilty to drug-driving the day he was scheduled for a court...
Winton information forum
Over 50 people attended the information forum offered by the Winton Shire Council last week to update on some of the local laws that...
Geomagnetic storm to bring auroras
The Australian Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) and the US National Oceanic and Atmosphere Administration (NOAA) have issued a geomagnetic storm alert, which has the...
