Next generation of bush poets
The Winton Business and Tourist Association (WBTA) is busily planning two bush poetry events coming up this month.
President Lydia Evert has been coordinating meetings...
Community Events
WEEKLY
Sunshine Physio and Pilates - Sundays
After a long hiatus, pilates will be starting back at Ilfracombe. Same great location, same great flow......
Labour of love celebrated at Muttaburra
Not many people can say they have coordinated a race meeting in the middle of giving birth, but for Emma Price, it was just...
Winton Whiz in bronze
Winton Shire Council and the Diamantina Rodeo and Campdraft Association are proud to announce that the much-anticipated Ray Hermann statue will be officially unveiled...
Reel success at Yellowbelly Classic
The Thomson River was the centre of attention across the weekend as the Longreach Yellowbelly Fishing Classic delivered another successful outing, drawing anglers, families,...
Outback trial hope
Fighting cancer can be the loneliest journey in the world – especially for patients in the outback.
But cancer patients living in Queensland’s furthest corners...
News in Brief
Jericho - single-vehicle crash
A single-vehicle crash was reported on the Capricorn Highway at 6.52am on Sunday, 31 August.
Queensland Ambulance Service paramedics transported three stable...
Getting musical with Topology
Two members of Topology travelled to Winton recently to encourage all things musical.
John Babbage and Lucas Montgomery held a workshop at the Neighbourhood Centre...
Get behind Mental Health Week events in Gregory
The State Government is investing in grassroots organisations across the Gregory electorate to support local mental health and wellbeing events for Queensland Mental...
Seniors get creative at Paint and Sip
Throughout August the Longreach Regional Council hosted a month of free events celebrating Seniors Month packed with fun, connection, social gatherings, activities and entertainment.
On...
Rekindling great memories on road trip west
When I worked at the Morning Bulletin, I once drove to Longreach to take a photo of a man out the front of the...
Family of murdered woman, children back new DV laws
Laws that allow police to issue immediate 12-month protections for alleged victims of domestic and family violence have been welcomed by Sue and Lloyd...
Ag In Brief
Poor affordability to pressure global fertiliser demand in 2026
Global fertiliser markets are entering a new phase of contraction, as rising prices begin to...
