Council announces Childcare expansion
The Longreach Regional Council's childcare services will be expanded in 2025, with council announcing an increase in their licensed capacity to 135 children per...
2024’s tragic road toll high
As the new year begins, Queenslanders are being urged to look out for each other, after a devastating 2024 that saw a record number...
Cheers to a local legend
The Barcaldine community is celebrating the life of local legend, Viv Johnson, who died this week on her 93rd birthday.
Viv was a life member...
AFL legend spotted at the Birdcage
AFL Legend Michael Long almost visited without being noticed just before Christmas.
Spotted by local Auskick coordinator Michael Lloyd at the Birdcage Hotel, Long was...
Farewell to our mate Chad
The Capella Country Music Festival will live on as John Hallam mourns the death of his co-founder, great mate and Australian country music icon,...
Farewell to Lloyd family
Local bagpipe player Lachlan Rich was seen on Eagle St, Longreach, on Saturday, 4 January, playing a farewell to band conductor Tanya Lloyd.
Tanya, husband...
Works improve road safety
The transformation of Barcaldine-Aramac Road has reached another milestone with works complete to widen five more kilometres of road, further improving safety and reliability...
On This Day: Visit The Zoo Day!
Fascinating creatures from around the world, each with its unique charm and quirks, transform a day into a captivating adventure.
If animals are your passion...
Visiting ‘Memory Town’ with Colin Buchanan
Songwriter and performer Colin Buchanan has visited Longreach four times and sung on three.
The first visit was after a Friday night show in Blackall...
Youth offenders now face ‘Adult Crime, Adult Time’ laws
A controversial "Adult Crime, Adult Time" election pledge has become law after tough youth justice legislation was passed in Queensland parliament.
Heartache and tragedy have...
Good support for Council holiday program
The Longreach Regional Council has hosted a School Holiday program throughout December, offering opportunities for children to engage in fun, creative, and educational activities.
Longreach...
Blackall $60,000 Keno win
A Blackall property owner has received a $60,000 Keno win, supplying him with a positive start to 2025.
Thanks to his ‘special numbers’ the...
