The best gardens on display
Budding green thumbs took out the secateurs and watering cans in preparation for the Longreach Regional Council ‘My Garden’ competition.
The winners were announced...
Winton drag races
With only a few drag racing clubs in western Queensland, the race meet last weekend was well patronised.
A visitor from the USA in...
Have your say with forums
Big week this week, with our bi-annual community forums taking place across each of our communities.
At the forums, we’ve been introducing our new...
Lucy Elliot shines at Waltzing Matilda Bush Poetry Festival
A record number of entrants converged on Winton for the 28th annual Waltzing Matilda Bush Poetry Festival last week.
132 individuals and a...
Riding into Longreach
After 12 days and over 1200 kilometres in the saddle, Leah Freney was pleased when Longreach came into view on Friday, 15 September.
Leah completed...
Underutilised landscape plants
At this time of year, one of the most beautiful flowering Lillies begins to bloom.
That is the Hemerocallis, commonly known as Day...
No excuse for abuse as crews cop it from customers
Energex and Ergon employees have reported almost as many incidents of threats, abuse or violence from members of the public in six months as...
A new chapter for Pride
Despite the hopes that The Pride of the Murray would be seen cruising the Thomson River again after its recent resurface, Outback Pioneers confirmed...
Ride into Cowgirls Gathering
Whether you're hitting podium gold in the dressage arena or simply enjoy saddling up for a trail ride, you're invited to Australia's largest celebration...
Community events
2023 Sprout Ag Longreach Cup
Get trackside to witness the running of the prized Longreach Cup amongst a seven race program in what's shaping up...
The comet campdraft battle
The battle was on out at the Comet River Windmill Campdraft and turned out to be a blast for all competitors.
The four-day event ran...
A brief history of bridges
The road traffic bridges over the Thomson River at Longreach are important to our town’s history.
In the past, they played a role in...
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...
