Bishop’s special trip to India
Catholic Bishop Michael McCarthy left Australia on 4 January to meet with families of the priests from the Diocese of Cochin in Kerala and...
Granting apprentices a helping hand
The Rheem Apprentice Plumber Grants are now open, setting out to help those who need it most during their apprenticeship.
Since 2012, Rheem Australia...
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Sunday 4 February
Tackling Tough Times: Without feeling "cooked"
In this personal and interactive seminar you will discover the hidden meaning in your challenges. If...
Advantages of EV seen during heatwave
A big advantage of electric vehicles was highlighted during the recent heatwave – continuous, emission-free air conditioning, due to their large battery capacity.
Unlike...
Be the voice of youth in Parliament
Young people from the Gregory electorate who want to make their voices heard and empower their communities are urged to apply to participate in...
Archives: What was news 89 years ago
Friday 2 February 1935
It was reported that Muttaburra's local hospital found notable shifts in patient demographics and medical interventions over the past year, marking...
Spider webs help scientists unravel secrets of the wild
Spider webs are firming as the next big thing for scientists who have the tricky task of keeping tabs on what's living where in...
Councillor candidate profile: Dale Bignell
Longreach councillor Dale Bignell is running for reelection in the 16 March local government elections.
Cr Bignell will be the first in the Leader's series...
News in Brief
Help keep mozzie numbers down to prevent disease
Central West residents should play their part in keeping mosquito numbers down to limit exposure to mosquito-borne...
Longreach RSL’s Annual Bash
The Longreach RSL hosted their annual Meet and Greet last Saturday 27 January, with people coming from across the region to support what has...
‘Lasting impact’ of nursing placement
Second Year Bachelor of Nursing Science student Irish Espanola from James Cook University Townsville says her work placement at Longreach was an experience she...
A Brief History of Cricket in Longreach, 1892 – 1954: Triumphs, Troubles and Trophies
Records show that the Longreach Cricket Club was formed in Longreach in 1892.
There were also a number of Pastoralists’ Cricket Committees in operation....
Battle of wits with lambs
There’s an old saying that the only thing dumber than sheep is anyone who works with sheep.
I can attest that this is a fallacy.
Either...
