Lamb and mutton records break
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has released its quarterly statistics on livestock slaughtered and meat production, highlighting record lamb production and growth in...
Phoebe a country girl at heart
Fourteen-year-old Phoebe Webb has grown up on her family’s cattle and sheep property in Longreach.
The boarding student at St Margaret’s Anglican Girls...
New strategies for QPS
In a commitment to strengthen victim-focused responses to sexual violence, the Queensland Police Service (QPS) has released the Sexual Violence Response Strategy (SVRS) for...
The future of ag
With the agricultural sector constantly evolving, a CQUniversity lecturer recognises the importance of educating the next generation about what career possibilities are available now...
Supporting our community
Longreach Regional Council held its August meeting in Yaraka last week.
We do our best to share our monthly Council meetings around all of...
Honouring those who served
Longreach residents gathered on Friday, 18 August, to remember our involvement in the Vietnam War.
With this year marking 50 years since the...
Irvines Turns 100
Irvines is celebrating its 100th year of operation to the Longreach community, providing an immeasurable amount of service to its locals and tourists throughout...
Emergency services on alert for road safety week
Nine people have been killed on roads in the Capricornia Region this year and for emergency services that's still nine too many.
Queensland police, ambulance...
Ag industry in the spotlight
With the sale tender process for the Longreach Pastoral College completed concerns about the future of agriculture have been shared at a Queensland Parliament...
Just in time for Spring
I always believe this weekend is for adding the finishing touches to your spring garden masterpiece.
This year in the west, there is even...
Rural Ambassador returns to Longreach
As the Ekka closes its curtains on yet another wonderful display for agriculture in Queensland, the Central and North West Sub Division’s Rural Ambassador...
Wellshot Garden Expo a space for green thumbs
Calling all green thumbs for the inaugural Wellshot Garden Expo with enthusiasts to enjoy a day surrounded by plants.
Owner of the Wellshot Hotel...
No hurry on trip west
My great friend Phil has in my opinion, one fault.
Stuck in Queensland during lockdown, myself, Phil, and another friend took ourselves to the far...
