Fabulous festival in Longreach
Congratulations to the organisers of the Thomson River Festival, held last weekend.
What a great event for the community, and it was good to...
Warning sounded on inevitable bird flu pandemic
It's a case of when, not if, a deadly bird flu pandemic arrives in Australia, the country's top medical expert is warning, as almost...
Long jail terms as non-fatal choking laws take effect
Perpetrators who intentionally injure victims through non-fatal strangulation face up to a decade in prison as new laws to protect women come into effect...
Elusive platypuses detected swimming close to city
Platypuses have been detected swimming through Melbourne creeks and rivers, including close to the CBD.
Traces of platypuses were found across dozens of waterways in...
New community for over-50s in Rockhampton
Developers say the first over-50s land lease community to be released in Rockhampton in more than a decade will fill a gap for downsizers...
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Voices of Hope - Women’s Choir - Every Wednesday
Voices of Hope is a senior ladies’ choir program designed to provide support, positive social...
Spring brings brighter outlook as rate hike fears fade
Consumers can see light at the end of the tunnel as fears of further interest rate hikes fade.
As signs of improving consumer and business...
93 Qld candidates for One Nation
Pauline Hanson's One Nation says every Queenslander will have an opportunity to vote for the party in the state election, with candidates successfully nominated...
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On this day 10 October 1952
The Longreach Rugby League is gearing up for an exciting social event on 27 October, marking the grand finale...
‘Dobbo’ recovering after horrific cycling accident
Ben 'Dobbo' Dobbin, a high-profile media personality and former Western Downs livestock agent, is on the road to recovery after a terrifying cycling accident...
Stage set for river festival
The stage is set for exciting entertainment in Longreach throughout this weekend, with the inaugural Thomson River Festival kicking off on Friday, 11 October.
Anticipation...
School camp with a difference
Longreach State High School Year 11 students were busy this week fundraising for their camp, but the destination was a little bit different from...
Johnson’s joy as galloper scorches his rivals
Does a Brisbane trip beckon for Barcaldine galloper Scorched Land?
The seven-year-old proved a comfortable winner of the $27,500 Cloncurry Cup (1600m) on Friday, 11...
