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...
Christmas party in Alpha
Thirty-eight people turned out on Christmas Day to enjoy dinner at Peter Tilse’s Old Time Music & Food Hall.
“When the word...
In the Closing Days of the Old Year
When I went out to do the myriad chores of a morning - emptying the chook bucket, tending the garden, throwing on a load...
Shooters celebrated
The Western Queensland 100 Target Handicap Challenge finished in Ilfracombe/ Barcaldine on the 17 and 18 December.
The four separate days showed four different...
Central Queensland primed for Defence Future
Central Queensland has the capability to provide vital support for Defence operations while remaining substantially out of range for the most likely enemy long-range...
Scouts farewell 2022
After a busy year that included commemorating the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, the Longreach Scouts finished their year strong with one of their...
Departing staff
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School's departing teachers for 2022 are Ellise Leahy (left) & Harriet Ringrose. Ellise spent three years as a classroom teacher...
With a Song in My Head and a Camera in My Hand…
I woke up the other morning to the sound of rushing wind, a pretty spectacular sound in a place where there isn’t generally a...
Summer temps finally arrive in WQ
From one extreme to another - last week we saw coldest-day records being made, while this week two-thirds of the state has endured heatwave...
Take afternoon walk
No matter what town in Central Queensland you live in, a short walk will reveal a kaleidoscope of colours appearing in most gardens.
What...
In pictures: State School Graduation
Classes pictured: Year 6B, Year 5/6B, Year 4/5H, Year 1F, Year 2H, Prep W. Also featured Mezzo Choir and LSS concert band
In pictures: Silver Linings Grand Opening
Central West Aboriginal Corp opened its first Silver Lining Studio in Barcaldine with the grand opening featuring special guest musicians, artists, and fashion models....
On This Day: National Barbecue Day!
There’s one thing that truly tells you it’s summer, and that’s the rich, savoury smell of barbecue wafting through the air.
In every small town...
