Winton drivers caught on camera
Residents of Winton and surrounds are facing a lean Christmas after more than $286,000 was drained out of the small community by leadfoot drivers...
Welcomed rainfall doesn’t dampen celebrations
The Central West has welcomed this past week of rainfall, despite some localised flooding and a dampener on outdoor Christmas celebrations.
Rainfall of 195mm between...
Five in the running for Gregory LNP preselection
UPDATE: Since the publication of this article, The Leader has been advised that Jack Piggott is not running for the seat of Gregory. Mr...
Women inspired to run for public office
Armed with a $5 million ‘Women in Public Office’ (WIPO) Commonwealth grant, Women for Election has launched its national candidate training program in Queensland...
Laying down the LAWMAC on waste
In all his time in local government, LAWMAC president Neil Fisher has seen waste management go from being something nobody wanted to know about...
Lookout for pasture dieback
Graziers are urged to keep an eye out for pasture dieback, which is continuing to spread to new areas of Queensland.
The Department of Agriculture...
Benefits of four-day school week
CQUniversity's Professor Ken Purnell has welcomed the State Government's decision to allow flexible learning in schools, calling Australia’s school system an "historical artefact".
Under a...
Funding boost for bush businesses now open
Applications are now open for the $50 million Backing Business in the Bush Fund for Queensland SMEs launching projects in regional Queensland.
The $50 million...
Birthday celebrations
Popular Wintonite Bev Taylor celebrated her 80th birthday with family and friends at the North Gregory Hotel last weekend.
Bev was treated to a...
Sing into the festive spirit
Longreach is gearing up for a festive extravaganza when the 'Not So Silent Night' Community Carols take place on 30 November, starting at 6...
Future nurses to receive funding break
The next generation of enrolled nurses will have the opportunity to kick-start their careers with the fee-free Diploma of Nursing Tafe program.
On top of...
Cowboys in town
Eager young footy players braved 40-degree temperatures last Thursday for the chance to meet Cowboys player Val Holmes, head coach Todd Payten, and former...
Community Events
Lions Club of Longreach Christmas Street Party
Groups, organisations, and individuals are invited to operate a stall at no charge. Registrations are due by Friday,...
