Jessamine Jazz
The Jessamine Place - Ageing in the Outback team in Winton took the opportunity afforded by the return of so many ex-Wintonites to the...
New-look QPS vehicles
New fit-for-purpose marked District Duty Officer (DDO) police vehicles are being rolled out across Queensland, equipped with the latest technology and ‘rumbler’ vibration sirens.
Designed...
Why hello there!
One week in Longreach down, and many more to go.
As some will have read, I have moved from Rockhampton to Longreach, and having...
Fun in the Winton outback
Every two years, the Winton Outback Festival takes centre stage, and good crowds enjoy the zany activities ranging from the Little Swaggies, the truck...
Here’s to the happy couple
Grace and Jodie are true Longreach locals and had known each other through friends but never really socialised/hung out together until playing in a...
Longreach Scouts historical achievement
It was a proud moment for the Longreach Scouts as they celebrated 110 years, the achievements of its members and the unveiling of their...
Deliberate damage to First Nations sacred site sparks…Call for answers
Damage to a sacred well near Windorah has been identified as deliberate, with Longreach detectives calling the public for assistance.
The well, located at...
Mandatory training for all Qld local gov candidates
Queenslander's wanting to run in next year’s local government elections can learn what a leadership role on council is all about through compulsory training...
Of spiders, magpies and mothers
I shared a meme the other day which noted what visitors to Australia were afraid of: spiders. And what Aussies were afraid of: magpies.
I...
Mental health tradies toolkit
CQUniversity Head of Course for construction Stewart Larsson is working hard alongside his fellow teachers to change the mental health of Central Queensland’s tradies,...
Referendum vote on
On 14 October, all eligible Australian voters are being called to vote on the Voice referendum to decide whether to alter the Constitution to...
Fly in and have a ball
The long-awaited and highly-anticipated Flyer's Ball is set to overwhelm the Longreach community this weekend, with gates opening at 6pm for the 650 ticket...
Brakes on rates as economic growth hits the fast lane
Australia's economic growth is set to accelerate to its fastest speed in more than two years on the back of a rebound in public...
