Awards for SES Week
From responding to flood emergencies to trekking through bushland on search and rescue operations, SES volunteers do whatever it takes to keep Queenslanders safe.
As...
Community events
Social bowls
Friday night social bowls with food and bar available.
Cost: $8 to play bowls
Date and time: Friday, 15 September at 6pm
Location: Barcaldine...
Making time to be ‘here to hear’
Although R U OK? Day was recognised on Thursday, 14 September, Australians can let people they care about know they are ‘here to hear’...
Catching up on council
A big thank you to everyone who participated in our Seniors Month program during August.
It was the biggest program ever, with record participation...
Workforce shortages worsen and grower sentiment plummets
One year on from the Federal Government’s Jobs and Skills Summit, the workforce shortages facing Australian vegetable growers have worsened, and many growers are...
Outback bottlebrush beauties
The Bottlebrush would be one of the most adaptable shrubs available to Central Queensland gardeners.
The proof that the Bottlebrush is an exceptional performer...
Concert at Edgely Hall
The Longreach Town Band held a Solos Concert for their members on Sunday, 3 September.
The afternoon included not only musical numbers but also...
Obesity rates increasing in regional and rural areas
There are many unique factors that contribute to increased weight gain and new research shows that regional and rural areas are more vulnerable to...
More single-use plastic bans
The state government is getting tough on single use plastic use introducing additional single-use plastic bans from 1 September with a ban on single-use...
Seniors month – all aboard
More than 60 seniors enjoyed the culmination of Seniors Month last Wednesday with a ride aboard the Outback Rail Experience.
Embarking at Longreach Railway Station...
Shifting gears in the region
The Barcaldine Regional Council has opened its newest recreational attraction, the Barcy Red Enduro Park and Trails, offering more than 60 kilometres of world-class...
Outback regatta on move
Outback Rowing Australia (ORA) will host the 2023 Bentley’s Australian Outback Rowing Regatta in Barcaldine and Longreach on 16 and 17 September.
The regatta...
On This Day: Make A Gift Day!
National Make a Gift Day is a special day that inspires people to create and give handmade presents. Celebrated on 3 December each year,...
