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World class training in Longreach

Swimmers from Longreach and Barcaldine were treated to world-class swim coaching from former Olympic Swimmer and Queensland Swimming Coach and Club Development Officer Barry...

Girl Guides return for 2022

Every year Katherine Oliver looks to do something new with the Girl Guides. This year the Girl Guides will be more involved with the...

Returning cricket game sees great turnout

The first cricket game of the season saw both a great turnout and a “cracker” of a game. Birdcage Hotel Team Captain James Walker...

Know your cactus

In Australia, there are over 4,000 types of cactus, none of which are native to our country. Within the Longreach Region, there are over...

Tambo lizards bring light to community

Tambo locals may be familiar with two well-dressed lizards who frequent many local events. Owner, Zac Holmes would eventually create a Facebook page to...

Award winners take Winton Hotel Ownership

The new Owner Operators of the Winton Outback Motel, Steve and his wife Leesa Collins come to the region with experience in running award-winning...

Ancient crocodile from Winton discovery announced

The Australian Age of Dinosaurs Museum has announced the discovery of Confractosuchus sauroktonos, a new genus and species of crocodile from western Queensland,...

VISIT A NURSERY FOR YOUR VALENTINE GIFT

Next Monday is Valentine’s Day, a fun day of the year when it is cool to give a gift of plants or flowers to...

Tracking efforts see rewords

Recent tracking efforts in far west New South Wales have revealed how wild dogs and feral pigs tend to use semi-arid landscapes. The landholder-driven...

New rack to host exotic flavours

A new rack in the Longreach Commercial Hotel already hosts the most expensive shot in the west, according to Business Owner Matthew Hunt. “The...

Local cricket star heads to England

Jaimee-Lee Strang, a former Longreach and Winton local will be chasing her dream in the United Kingdom. Ms Strang was born in Longreach, grew...

Deep flooding on the Diamantina

In the past week, the deep flooding was had along the Diamantina River, giving Winton some of the best rain it's had in many...

Weed killer suspended due to birth defects

The use of weed killer, chlorthal dimethyl is now illegal in Australia following the US, after both countries called for emergency suspension due to...

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