Bigger, better Barcoo River bridge benefits region
The new bridge over the Barcoo River near Tambo is now complete.
The wider, higher, modern concrete structure provides safer and more reliable access to...
Strong year in tourism, likely to calm in New Year
Predictions for the 2022 tourism season at the beginning of the year were undeniably positive, with many predicting it to be the strongest year...
$180k now min. income to service $500k mortgage
Aussie mortgage holders have been dealt a final blow for 2022 from the RBA.
In a statement released on Tuesday, Philip Lowe, Governor of Monetary...
You’ve been caught on camera, now pay the price
More than 170,000 drivers and front-seat passengers have been snapped doing the wrong thing in 12 months since Queensland’s mobile phone and seatbelt detection...
Christmas in Longreach
Christmas is a wonderful time for families, especially children, with most being on holidays from school.
Many families take the opportunity to head to...
Choir greets elderly community members
The Pioneers Aged Care Facility were visited by the Longreach State School Mezzo Choir for the first time since Covid this week.
The choir's...
Roadside Drug Testing marks 15 years
Fifteen years ago, at midnight on 1 December, Queensland became the fourth state in Australia to introduce Roadside Drug Testing (RDT).
Prior to this, the...
Herculean efforts for local flowers and clothes
After being married and having children by the age of 22, Clothe Me and Dusty Blooms owner Rhiannon Matthews, has managed to build herself...
New Shoe B Doo owners
The Longreach community are excited to hear about Des and Julie Rowe, the new owners of the much-loved shoe store, Shoe B Doo.
The...
Splash and dash at OLC
Students at Our Lady's Catholic School were treated to a bit of fun last week with a "Splatacular Fun Run" held on the school...
School awards: Our Lady’s Catholic School
The school year at Our Lady's Catholic School was celebrated last week, with the best and brightest receiving awards.
ICPA helps young achievers shine
Local youth shine in various sporting and cultural endeavours with a little help from the Isolated Children’s Parents' Association Longreach Branch Family Support Program,...
