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...
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...