From country charts to spotlight
Zac Cross Band have been grinding for four years - playing gigs, writing songs, living life - and they will be coming to Barcaldine...
Canavan misses out in Nats leadership bid
Senator Matt Canavan has failed in his bid for leadership of the National Party, with David Littleproud remaining in the top job following a...
Region on show at tourism exchange
The vibrant spirit of Outback Queensland was on full display a couple of weeks ago, as the region played a prominent role in the...
News in Brief
Pool's temporary closure
Longreach Regional Council advises the Longreach Memorial Pool and Aquatic Centre will be closed from Monday, 19 May for two weeks.
A council...
Beauy stands up
Two powerful community events in Beaudesert this month, will draw attention to Queensland’s Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month, honour lives lost, support those...
REGIONAL NEWS: Kalbar blossoms as thousands flock to Sunflower Festival
More than 13,000 people from across Southeast Queensland descended on the small town of Kalbar over the weekend to celebrate the annual Kalbar Sunflower...
Archives: What was in the news 80 years ago
ON THIS DAY
12 May 1945
A strong crowd turned out for the Longreach Jockey Club’s annual May race meeting, held over Friday and Saturday last...
Hospital launches strategic plan
The Central West Hospital and Health Service has set its priorities for the next four years with the release of its 2025–2029 Strategic Plan....
Flu cases surge across the state and locally
Queensland is seeing a surge in influenza cases this year, with the number of confirmed infections in just five months already surpassing the total...
Albanese takes victory lap after Labor landslide
Anthony Albanese has pledged unity in his second term as more Labor MPs are elected to parliament in a decisive victory for his government.
Labor...
Boyce wants Littleproud to resign
Colin Boyce has called for Nationals leader David Littleproud to resign following the LNP's resounding election defeat, but the sentiment isn't shared by fellow...
Canavan to challenge Littleproud for Nats leadership
Matt Canavan will challenge David Littleproud for leadership of the Nationals, saying he wants the party to "find their voice" again.
Senator Canavan, who...
ICPA helps young achievers shine
Local youth shine in various sporting and cultural endeavours with a little help from the Isolated Children’s Parents' Association Longreach Branch Family Support Program,...
