First Responder Day – keeping outback travellers safe
Wednesday, 11 June is Thank a First Responder Day and Member for Gregory, Sean Dillon took the time to give a heartfelt shout-out to...
Free bus service for Blackall-Tambo
Residents in the Blackall-Tambo Regional Council area will have greater access to public transport through an innovative trial of free bus services in...
Winton’s camel comeback
An opportunity to meet the modern day cameleers, to hear stories about these ‘ships of the desert and to see camels racing up close...
Longreach’s own opera singer
The Festival of Opera that recently took place in Longreach and Winton was a wonderful event put on by Opera Queensland.
Did you...
Start with a conversation that counts
It’s easy to feel overwhelmed when we’re making both big and small choices and decisions in our lives.
If you're feeling stuck and not...
Community Events
WEEKLY
Sunshine Physio and Pilates - Sundays
After a long hiatus, pilates will be starting back at Ilfracombe. Same great location, same great flow......
Minus temps and frost in the south this week
The forecast for the Central Western district this week is Ugg boot worthy weather indeed.
A low in the Tasman Sea is combining with a...
Grant round boosts First Nations languages
The Queensland Government has again earmarked funding for at least 19 Indigenous initiatives to preserve and teach First Nations languages across the state.
The 2024-25...
The 2024 Climate Change Authority Sector Pathways Review misses the mark
Converting productive agricultural land into forestry is not the panacea for reducing emissions that the 2024 climate review proposes.
It is but one...
REGIONAL NEWS: An experience to savour
Guests at the Central Highlands council and Central Highlands Development Corporation's Farm to Fine Dining gala dinner in Brisbane on Monday, 9 June, will...
Paying tribute to our great mate ‘Crusty’
A busy weekend on the green at Longreach Bowls Club last weekend, with a full day on Saturday for the 2024 (yes, it was...
$2 million boost for SES
The State Government is investing in improving the State’s capability to respond to natural disasters and emergency situations granting nearly $2 million to...
A gem of a success
The Jewel of the Gemfields Festival outshone organisers' wildest hopes.
Festival coordinator Michelle Johns said more than 7500 patrons passed through the...
