The ride of his life
Ross Maclean jokes he's in a state of withdrawal after riding 4214km to raise funds for Ronald McDonald House.
"It's a bit difficult to not...
Funding for SES units in Winton, Isisford
Central West units will be among the recipients as the State Government committed $3.7 million for the State Emergency Service.
More than 60 SES groups...
Calls for clarification on satellite hospitals
The Australian Medical Association is calling on the government to educate the community, after locals with life-threatening conditions presented themselves at newly built satellite...
On This Day: take your cat to work day
For all you cat lovers out there, it’s time to celebrate your feline friend.
Whoever is responsible for Take Your Cat to Work Day,...
Buyers experience outback magic
Eight international buyers from Germany have experienced the region’s tourism offerings first-hand, as part of a familiarisation tour organised by the Outback Queensland Tourism...
Students v staff in dodgeball comp
Longreach State School Year 6 leaders challenged the school staff to a game of dodgeball on Friday last week.
Students threw down the gauntlet to...
Festival celebrates Winton’s literary history
Winton sure is a town with a literary history.
The early shearers in the 1890s had their own reading rooms in their strike camps.
The landholders...
Archives: What was news 80 years ago
On This Day
17 June 1944
Squadron Leader P. J. McGinness, a veteran of two wars and a co-founder of Qantas Airways, has been serving Australia...
All the fun of Queensland Day
Longreach celebrated Queensland Day in style on Sunday, 9 June.
The Longreach Showgrounds played host to a series of activities, including the Colour Run, Amazing...
Barcaldine in for laughs
Australia’s biggest, best and funniest comedy spectacular is on its annual road trip again and their next stop is Barcaldine.
On Tuesday, 18 June at...
Treasurer’s take on state budget
Deputy Premier and Treasurer Minister Cameron Dick has brought down a state budget he believes is focused on doing what matters for Queenslanders.
For Central...
Budget at a glance
The 2024–25 Queensland Budget has landed with a focus on the cost of living and bringing a deficit forecast of $2.6 billion.
Deputy Premier and...
Ilfracombe wins annual Pennants
Golfers from across the region converged on Ilfracombe Golf Club on Sunday for the annual Central West Pennants, with the home side emerging victorious...
