Dry Weather, rising costs—and why community matters more than ever
The main issues we are grappling with daily in Southern Inland Queensland are on the face of it - very similar to issues agriculturalists...
Tackling the legends
A straight fact which amuses me a bit to begin.
Tuesday was the anniversary of the day in 1893 when the first Head Teacher (they’re...
Alcohol ad rules failing Australians, AMA warns
With alcohol-induced deaths at their highest rates in more than 20 years, the Australian Medical Association has called for tougher regulation of alcohol advertising...
Busy May in Longreach
May is Queensland Small Business Month celebrating the vital role that over 508,000 small and family businesses play in the state's economy.
To celebrate, council...
Judy reflects on 50 years at Mater
Enrolled Nurse and former Ilfracombe resident Judy Smith has reflected on her extraordinary career for International Nurses Day (Tuesday, 12 May) after being recognised...
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...
Archives: What was in the news 73 years ago
On this day 15 May 1953
Work on the foundations of the Longreach Fire Brigade’s new fire station in Eagle Street has commenced, marking the...
On This Day: National Bike to Work Day
With the weather turning warmer and the rain starting to ease, maybe now is the perfect time to start acting on that whole being...
Budget Breakdown
FEDERAL BUDGET BREAKDOWN
Cost of Living and Tax
A new $250 Working Australians Tax Offset starts from July 1, 2027, along with additional tax cuts and...
News in Brief
Congratulations Courtney
Blackall-Tambo Regional Council is proud to congratulate lifestyle and community officer and much-loved local librarian Courtney Richardson on successfully graduating from the prestigious...
Chief health officer visits
Queensland Health’s chief health officer visited the Central West region on 30 April and 1 May.
Dr Marianne Gale, who is also deputy director-general of...
Town set for annual Show
After months of preparation, the Longreach Show has finally arrived, with the Showgrounds set to host two busy days of events, entertainment and competition...
