Eyes in the sky add extra dimension of high-definition care
Two new ceiling-mounted telehealth cameras have been installed in the Longreach Hospital’s operating theatre and the day surgery unit, where tele-chemotherapy is delivered. ...
National nod for the Outback
Longreach and Winton have once again been thrust into the national spotlight, with both towns earning recognition in Australian Traveller’s 100 Best Towns To...
Radio 4LG turns 90
For the benefit of those who didn’t read my piece in ‘The Leader’ of 30 March about the ABC’s 79 years in Western Queensland,...
Premiums inundate flood victims
The Queensland Government says new flood data and resilience projects could help bring down insurance premiums in disaster-prone communities, as it holds a second...
Heart of Australia bus coming to Winton Rodeo
Heart of Australia’s Heart Truck will be offering free basic heart health checks looking at blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose levels at the Winton...
Show preparation in full swing
The Longreach Showgrounds will be back at full tilt in a fortnight, with the town’s annual Show returning for two days of action, entries...
Coming from near and far for campdraft
The Winton Showgrounds, the Ray Hermann Arena and the stables and camping facilities were in full use over the long weekend.
More than 150 entries...
4LG’s 90 years on the air
Ninety years on air in Longreach — now that’s something worth turning up the volume for!
Longreach’s very own radio station 4LG turned 90 years...
News in Brief
Qantas Regional Grants
Applications are closing soon for the Qantas Regional Grants program, offering a share of $2 million in support to Australian-based communities and...
Barcy Festival a success
The Barcaldine Tree of Knowledge Festival has wrapped up for another year, with strong crowds across the weekend capping off one of the town’s...
Don’t be scammed
Manager of the NAB in Winton, Carly Cox, offered a ‘how not to be scammed’ session at the Winton Library last week.
Twelve people attended...
Community Events
WEEKLY
Social Tennis
Grab your racquet (or borrow one) and join the Longreach Tennis Club for a hit every Tuesday. Come down for some...
Ladies Day in Longreach
One of the biggest days on the Longreach/Ilfracombe Tigers calendar has arrived, with the club’s annual Ladies Day set to take over the Showgrounds...
