Putting pen to paper
An enthusiastic and diverse group turned up at the second Queensland Writers Session in Longreach last Sunday.
From those writing about their life...
Rally makes it to Winton
Despite the tourist season being over in the Central West, the roads to Winton and Windorah were packed with cars and people as participants...
Works to help ramp up skate park
Recent refurbishments have ramped up the Longreach Skate Park, with more upgrades in the pipeline.
Longreach mayor Tony Rayner said refurbishments include replacing...
Having a ball at Flyers
The annual Longreach Flyers Ball was a night to remember.
There were about 650 people in attendance at the Longreach Racecourse with the party going...
Breaking down barriers
Autistic pilot Hayden McDonald touched down in Longreach on Saturday afternoon, taking a quick break in his solo almost 8000 nautical miles (15,000 kilometres)...
Landmark legislation introduced to criminalise Coercive Control
Coercive control is set to become a standalone offence, with the new offence carrying a maximum penalty of 14 years imprisonment.
The Criminal Law...
Raising awareness
Sexual Violence Awareness Month is recognised in Queensland each October, with residents of the Central West encouraged to be aware they are not alone...
Pride plans unveiled
While the Pride of the Murray will not cruise along the Thomson River again, Outback Pioneers has released new plans for the vessel's future....
Maranoa leading with No
With 60 per cent of the country voting No to the Indigenous Voice to Parliament, results show that the Maranoa electorate had the highest...
Gregory MP to quit politics for family
Gregory MP Lachlan Millar has announced he will not contest the next state election in October, 2024.
In a statement released on Wednesday, 18 October,...
Producers encouraged to have their say on future research priorities
Grassfed beef and sheepmeat producers with a burning research challenge that needs attention are encouraged to have their say as part of Meat and...
Farmer counselling sessions double as dry conditions worsen
Australian farmers are seeking mental health support at almost twice the rate they were seeking assistance last year, according to rural charity, Rural Aid....
Archives: What was in the news 73 years ago
ON THIS DAY
19 December 1952
In one of the largest land transactions in Central Western Queensland for many years, three extensive properties changed hands on...
