Voting age debate
Launching a campaign this week to lower the legal age to vote to 16 has people at odds as the debate continues.
By 16, young...
Choral Fanfare
On Monday, 27 June students and three adults from Longreach State School travelled to Emerald to sing at Choral Fanfare.
The students from years...
Selfish selfies put Carnarvon rock art at risk
The Carnarvon National Park’s vivid, dynamic rock art are at risk from people intent on creating self-indulgent, unlawful selfies for use on social media.
Senior...
Behind the Business
The Wellshot Hotel is located in the heart of Ilfracombe and is unlike any of the other iconic pubs that are littered throughout Outback...
Storyfest heading our way
The Somerset Storyfest Out West is gearing up to be an amazing experience for writers and readers alike on 27-28 July in Longreach.
After the...
Grandchildren encourage author
Author Jocelyn Doran began writing her autobiography when their resort went into lockdown for Covid.
"My grandchildren knew I had had an interesting life...
RUOK is on the road
The RUOK Conversation Covey is on the road and coming your way to Longreach.
Come along and join the crew and learn how to spot...
Winton Community Garden takes shape
Winton Community Garden is taking shape and are still calling for donations and volunteers.
The garden was set up as part of the Australian Rural...
Longreach v Blackall Rugby League Final socials
All the fun at the finals with friendly rivalry across the board.
St Pat’s students become scientists
St Patricks Catholic School Winton have become part of a bigger scientific discovery after discovering a new wasp.
With 35 students currently and some assistance...
Netball legend in Central West
Netball Legend Vicki Wilson will be heading to Tambo and Blackall next week with the aim of imparting some of years of experience to...
New equipment for ophthalmology clinic
The Central West Hospital and Health Service’s first ophthalmology clinic of 2023 was able to go ahead as scheduled last month thanks to the...
Archives: What was in the news 73 years ago
ON THIS DAY
19 September 1952
The Longreach Diggers have moved to establish a gun club, to be conducted under the auspices of the Longreach Sub-Branch...
