QOGM caches the outback
Avid geocachers will explore the Central West from Tuesday, 19 to Saturday, 23 September, as Longreach hosts the Queensland Outback Geocaching Muster (QOGM).
The event...
Men’s shed birthday celebrations
Hundreds of men’s sheds across Australia have gathered over the last few weeks to celebrate 30 years of operations.
From simple beginnings in South...
See you on the dancefloor
Longreach State School had their annual spring dance on Friday, 8 September, with the theme 'When I grow up'.
Known as the biggest event on...
It’s a Longreach legacy as Outback Pioneers work on salvaging the…Pride of our town
With the Pride of the Murray sitting proudly on the banks of the Thomson River, work will soon begin to get her back to...
Awards for SES Week
From responding to flood emergencies to trekking through bushland on search and rescue operations, SES volunteers do whatever it takes to keep Queenslanders safe.
As...
Community events
Social bowls
Friday night social bowls with food and bar available.
Cost: $8 to play bowls
Date and time: Friday, 15 September at 6pm
Location: Barcaldine...
Making time to be ‘here to hear’
Although R U OK? Day was recognised on Thursday, 14 September, Australians can let people they care about know they are ‘here to hear’...
Catching up on council
A big thank you to everyone who participated in our Seniors Month program during August.
It was the biggest program ever, with record participation...
Workforce shortages worsen and grower sentiment plummets
One year on from the Federal Government’s Jobs and Skills Summit, the workforce shortages facing Australian vegetable growers have worsened, and many growers are...
Outback bottlebrush beauties
The Bottlebrush would be one of the most adaptable shrubs available to Central Queensland gardeners.
The proof that the Bottlebrush is an exceptional performer...
Concert at Edgely Hall
The Longreach Town Band held a Solos Concert for their members on Sunday, 3 September.
The afternoon included not only musical numbers but also...
Obesity rates increasing in regional and rural areas
There are many unique factors that contribute to increased weight gain and new research shows that regional and rural areas are more vulnerable to...
Littleproud wants Joyce to stay
Nationals leader and Maranoa MP David Littleproud has called for Barnaby Joyce to remain with the party after the maverick MP announced his intention...
