Deliberate damage to First Nations sacred site sparks…Call for answers
Damage to a sacred well near Windorah has been identified as deliberate, with Longreach detectives calling the public for assistance.
The well, located at...
Mandatory training for all Qld local gov candidates
Queenslander's wanting to run in next year’s local government elections can learn what a leadership role on council is all about through compulsory training...
Of spiders, magpies and mothers
I shared a meme the other day which noted what visitors to Australia were afraid of: spiders. And what Aussies were afraid of: magpies.
I...
Mental health tradies toolkit
CQUniversity Head of Course for construction Stewart Larsson is working hard alongside his fellow teachers to change the mental health of Central Queensland’s tradies,...
Referendum vote on
On 14 October, all eligible Australian voters are being called to vote on the Voice referendum to decide whether to alter the Constitution to...
Fly in and have a ball
The long-awaited and highly-anticipated Flyer's Ball is set to overwhelm the Longreach community this weekend, with gates opening at 6pm for the 650 ticket...
Drivers urged to be cautious
The Queensland Police Service (QPS) are pleading with motorists to drive safely after one of the most horrific long weekends for road fatalities in...
Honouring our police
Officers, staff, families and the community attended the National Police Remembrance Day (NPRD) service at the Longreach Police Station on Friday, 29 September.
NPRD...
Mega flowering trees for the West
We have been experiencing some wonderful spring weather over the last month.
The only element missing would be some rain, then it would be...
Grants for QLD women and girls
Community groups and organisations across Queensland can now apply for $270,000 in grants through the latest round of the Investing in Queensland Women grant...
AEC calls for temporary workers to help their community vote locally
With the referendum confirmed for Saturday, 14 October, the AEC is looking for people across Queensland to work at the referendum to provide their...
Two for one rail to boost tourism
Queensland Rail Travel’s Outback Sale is back, offering customers two for the price of one train tickets on all its long-distance western line services.
Tickets...
Woman charged with murder after house fire killed three
A woman has been charged with murder and arson after a devastating house fire that killed a woman and two boys in Gladstone.
Jordana Johnson,...
