Helicopter crash at Blackall
Police and emergency services are presently at the scene of a helicopter crash outside of Blackall.
The incident occurred around 9.30am today just off Tumbar...
Archives: What was in the news 73 years ago
ON THIS DAY
17 April 1953
The prospect of establishing a permanent High School Top at Longreach State School once hinged on strong support from local...
News in Brief
Barcy groups receive funds
Eight groups in the Barcaldine Regional Council area have made successful applications to the Gambling Community Benefit Fund Queensland.
Groups who will...
Stepping up for Autism awareness
Longreach mum Karissa Gesler will walk 7000 steps a day next month as part of Walk for Autism.
Walk for Autism is a national campaign...
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...
RideWest set to roll
With just a little more than a week to go, RideWest riders are preparing to roll out of Brisbane for Longreach as the major...
On This Day: International Bat Appreciation Day!
Bats have a terrible reputation among people because they’re often seen as frightening bloodsuckers that spread disease. However, scientists say this is largely a...
New firefighting vehicle for Yaraka
The State Government has strengthened Yaraka’s firefighting capabilities with the delivery of a new Ford Ranger Light Attack vehicle for the local Rural Fire...
Winton Lapidary Club is rock solid
Those interested in cutting and polishing rocks joined members of the Winton Lapidary Club recently to share knowledge, learn new skills and to cut...
Fun for 60s and Better at Winton
I was absolutely amazed at the many sessions held under the auspices of Winton’s 60s and Better Club.
I had gone to their clubroom to...
Tell me more about Fred Huxley
Last week, I mentioned that Monday had been the anniversary of the death of Frederick George Huxley, the pilot who replaced Paul McGinness at...
Councils want infrastructure funding to remain
Longreach Mayor Tony Rayner says Queensland councils are staring into a financial black hole unless the Federal Government continues to invest in critical community...
Farr fires as Seagulls soar
The Wynnum Manly Seagulls returned to form on the weekend, delivering their most complete performance of the season with a 24–4 win over the...
