Why hello there!
One week in Longreach down, and many more to go.
As some will have read, I have moved from Rockhampton to Longreach, and having...
Fun in the Winton outback
Every two years, the Winton Outback Festival takes centre stage, and good crowds enjoy the zany activities ranging from the Little Swaggies, the truck...
Here’s to the happy couple
Grace and Jodie are true Longreach locals and had known each other through friends but never really socialised/hung out together until playing in a...
Longreach Scouts historical achievement
It was a proud moment for the Longreach Scouts as they celebrated 110 years, the achievements of its members and the unveiling of their...
Deliberate damage to First Nations sacred site sparks…Call for answers
Damage to a sacred well near Windorah has been identified as deliberate, with Longreach detectives calling the public for assistance.
The well, located at...
Mandatory training for all Qld local gov candidates
Queenslander's wanting to run in next year’s local government elections can learn what a leadership role on council is all about through compulsory training...
Of spiders, magpies and mothers
I shared a meme the other day which noted what visitors to Australia were afraid of: spiders. And what Aussies were afraid of: magpies.
I...
Mental health tradies toolkit
CQUniversity Head of Course for construction Stewart Larsson is working hard alongside his fellow teachers to change the mental health of Central Queensland’s tradies,...
Referendum vote on
On 14 October, all eligible Australian voters are being called to vote on the Voice referendum to decide whether to alter the Constitution to...
Fly in and have a ball
The long-awaited and highly-anticipated Flyer's Ball is set to overwhelm the Longreach community this weekend, with gates opening at 6pm for the 650 ticket...
Drivers urged to be cautious
The Queensland Police Service (QPS) are pleading with motorists to drive safely after one of the most horrific long weekends for road fatalities in...
Honouring our police
Officers, staff, families and the community attended the National Police Remembrance Day (NPRD) service at the Longreach Police Station on Friday, 29 September.
NPRD...
Johnstone hits top form
Peter Johnstone returned to form in impressive fashion during the Ilfracombe Golf Club’s November Monthly Medal, producing a glittering score of net 73 and...
