Listen, learn and connect with Wellways
Wellways Carer Gateway is coming to Longreach with a simple but important intention: to listen, connect and learn together with the local community.
On Tuesday,...
Why biosecurity matters now more than ever
A brazen incursion on our state’s northern border recently has shone a spotlight on the critical importance of our border security - and how...
Wide mobile outage
A mobile network outage spanning hundreds of kilometres in distance occurred on Saturday, 31 January, affecting over 11,072 services.
Optus advised of the Significant Local...
Competition very high
Competition games were played on both Saturday and Sunday last weekend and again the standard of some bowls was a very high level.
Yes,...
Waddy-ya know? Sam’s skills measure up
Meet another great crew member of Desert Channels.
Sam Jackson grew up spending time in the outback with his father, learning from more than 40...
Three new gas exploration areas unlocked
Three new gas exploration areas have been unlocked near the Queensland–South Australia border, laying the foundations for the next wave of gas production.
The Queensland...
Libs urge leadership rivals to reflect amid tensions
A meeting between Liberal MPs to thrash out a deal to take over as opposition leader on the morning of a funeral for a...
Government sets inflation target
Australia now has the highest inflation rate and the highest interest rates in the developed world.
In the second half of last year, Australian inflation...
Aviation talks return West
The future of regional air services is back on the agenda in outback Queensland, with the State Government launching the next phase of community...
Century old records tumble as ‘heat dome’ persists
More all-time temperature records have been smashed across Australia's interior as a climate change-fuelled heatwave grips the continent.
Some of the hottest temperatures included the...
Seniors enjoy Aus Day lunch
More than 90 seniors gathered at the Longreach RSL on Australia Day, enjoying a free community lunch as part of the Longreach Regional Council’s...
Winton citizens recognised on Australia Day
Winton residents came together to celebrate Australia Day on Monday, 26 January, with the shire's annual awards forming the centrepiece of the event.
Julie Mann...
Swimmers set for memorial meet
The Longreach Amateur Swimming Club is preparing to welcome competitors from across the region this Saturday for the annual Kim Anderson Memorial Meet, with...
