Easter blooms in the West
This long weekend each year provides many gardeners with the green light to start the preparation for spring displays and or garden competitions.
We...
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Wednesday 10 April
Thomson River Festival
Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the Thomson River Festival, taking place on the Thomson River, and other events...
Impact on jobs ‘not zero’
The Gregory electorate will be the region most impacted by the State Government's Net Zero targets and their impact on jobs, according to new...
News in Brief
Snake bite at Longreach
Queensland Ambulance Service paramedics transported a stable patient to Longreach Hospital following a reported snake bite at a private address at...
The History of the Hole In The Wall
When a cafe called the Hole in the Wall opened in Longreach in 1932, the Longreach Leader proclaimed that “Sydney has come to...
Archives: What was news 82 years ago
On this day 28 March 1942
Air raid trenches in Barcaldine
The Barcaldine State School constructed 54 trenches across its premises, spanning several acres of land,...
Winton artists take top prizes
The 2024 John Villiers Outback Art Prize opened on Saturday, 23 March, at the Outback Regional Gallery Winton with around 70 people attending including...
Latest lay of the land on council elections
Winton has a new Mayor.
Cathy White was officially declared as the winner of the mayoral vote last Friday.
Ms White polled 403 votes to defeat...
New era for the Ag College
Longreach Ag College is commencing its newest journey, as Dan and Brooke Walker continue to make the first steps towards the success of the...
Bringing education support West
The Remote Area Planning and Development Board (RAPAD) has been successful in its bid for Federal Government funding to establish a Central West Queensland...
Afternoon of birdwatching
Warrigal Waters hosted a birdwatching afternoon in conjunction with Longreach Landcare on, Sunday 10 March, and now proprietor Rosemary Champion is again inviting people...
New land valuations to take effect in Central West
Landholders in five Central West Queensland local government areas have received new increased land valuations.
The valuations cover the Longreach, Winton, Barcoo, Diamantina and Bulloo...
Region on flood watch
Authorities across the central west are closely monitoring river systems this week as a significant flood peak moves down the Thomson River towards Longreach.
River...
