Australian Dunny Derby in Winton
Winton's Outback Festival has once again lived up to its reputation as Australia's quirkiest festival with record visitor numbers flocking to the tiny Outback...
Longreach Scouts celebrate 110 years
On Saturday 30 September, Longreach Scouts will celebrate 110 years with dignitaries, past and present members and guests coming along for the journey down...
Reaching out to family
Over 100 descendants of William and Abelia Appleton gathered at St Brendan’s College in Yeppoon on 23 September to catch up with family and...
Asking R U OK?
The annual R U OK Day was celebrated in Longreach last Thursday, with staff from the Longreach offices of RESQ and Selectability on hand...
Crisis supporter Narelle just the ticket
Queensland’s Farmer to Lifeline Farmer program is celebrating a new 1800 number and an additional farmer, Narelle Clem, to continue supporting Queensland farmers in...
The climate opportunity for agriculture
Climate variability is a source of confusion and uncertainty for many on the land. But it can also be a fantastic opportunity for positive...
The best gardens on display
Budding green thumbs took out the secateurs and watering cans in preparation for the Longreach Regional Council ‘My Garden’ competition.
The winners were announced...
Winton drag races
With only a few drag racing clubs in western Queensland, the race meet last weekend was well patronised.
A visitor from the USA in...
Have your say with forums
Big week this week, with our bi-annual community forums taking place across each of our communities.
At the forums, we’ve been introducing our new...
Lucy Elliot shines at Waltzing Matilda Bush Poetry Festival
A record number of entrants converged on Winton for the 28th annual Waltzing Matilda Bush Poetry Festival last week.
132 individuals and a...
Riding into Longreach
After 12 days and over 1200 kilometres in the saddle, Leah Freney was pleased when Longreach came into view on Friday, 15 September.
Leah completed...
Underutilised landscape plants
At this time of year, one of the most beautiful flowering Lillies begins to bloom.
That is the Hemerocallis, commonly known as Day...
REGIONAL: ‘Good data’ on Fitzroy
The feedback is starting to arrive regarding Rockhampton's suitability as an Olympic venue, and it looks like good news for the Beef Capital.
Rockhampton Region...
