On This Day: National Tourism Day!
Get out and get away! Open up to new experiences and make way for adventure! In honour of National Tourism Day, take some time...
Cattle drive musters support to tackle food insecurity
BeefBank’s inaugural Great Australian Charity Cattle Drive (GACCD) is set to engage rural communities and schools across Western Queensland and raise awareness about those...
CWHHS’ new Strategic Plan highlights resourcefulness
Often operating in a landscape with vast geographical differences and distances, Central West Hospital and Health Service (CWHHS) has set its goal to be...
Shooting the messenger doesn’t change the message
In the final days of the federal election campaign, Peter Dutton’s decision to lash out at the media was not just desperate, it was...
Littleproud set for three more years in opposition
Nationals Leader David Littleproud is staring down another three years in opposition, despite reclaiming his seat of Maranoa.
With Saturday’s federal election results becoming clear,...
Archives: What was in the news 72 years ago
ON THIS DAY
1 May 1953
Fire averted at Isisford Hospital thanks to quick community response
The Isisford Hospital narrowly avoided major damage on Monday morning after...
Emma brings wool industry knowledge to new role
Emma Foster-Geering, Senior Manager of Sustainability at R.M.Williams has been announced as the latest member of the Sheep Sustainability Framework (SSF) Sustainability Steering Group.
A...
Barcy set for weekend of festivities
Barcaldine is preparing to welcome hundreds of visitors this weekend for one of Outback Queensland’s most anticipated events, the Tree of Knowledge Festival.
Held annually...
Busy time on Longreach Bowls Club greens
Competition games last week started with a Mixed Pairs match played before the normal Sunday afternoon timeslot.
Longreach Bowls Club goes above and beyond...
Strong support for Diggers’ Cup
The Longreach Jockey Club’s annual Diggers’ Cup meeting last Saturday blended competitive racing with heartfelt community spirit, as locals gathered to honour service and...
End of an era as Tatts sold
Winton business has lost a stalwart with the announcement of the sale of the popular Tattersalls Hotel.
Paul Neilsen has sold the hotel, bakery and...
News In Brief
Council community forums
Longreach Regional Council is holding community forums in towns throughout the region throughout the month of May.
Venues include:
- Longreach Town Library, 7...
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,...
