The people behind an icon
Over three decades ago in the heartland of Western Queensland, Alan Smith’s vision was born, and inspired by his deep-rooted connection to the region,...
Council’s big day in
I’m in Gladstone this week for the 127th LGAQ Annual Conference. The Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) is the peak body and member...
Putting pen to paper
An enthusiastic and diverse group turned up at the second Queensland Writers Session in Longreach last Sunday.
From those writing about their life...
Rally makes it to Winton
Despite the tourist season being over in the Central West, the roads to Winton and Windorah were packed with cars and people as participants...
Works to help ramp up skate park
Recent refurbishments have ramped up the Longreach Skate Park, with more upgrades in the pipeline.
Longreach mayor Tony Rayner said refurbishments include replacing...
Having a ball at Flyers
The annual Longreach Flyers Ball was a night to remember.
There were about 650 people in attendance at the Longreach Racecourse with the party going...
Breaking down barriers
Autistic pilot Hayden McDonald touched down in Longreach on Saturday afternoon, taking a quick break in his solo almost 8000 nautical miles (15,000 kilometres)...
Landmark legislation introduced to criminalise Coercive Control
Coercive control is set to become a standalone offence, with the new offence carrying a maximum penalty of 14 years imprisonment.
The Criminal Law...
Raising awareness
Sexual Violence Awareness Month is recognised in Queensland each October, with residents of the Central West encouraged to be aware they are not alone...
Pride plans unveiled
While the Pride of the Murray will not cruise along the Thomson River again, Outback Pioneers has released new plans for the vessel's future....
Maranoa leading with No
With 60 per cent of the country voting No to the Indigenous Voice to Parliament, results show that the Maranoa electorate had the highest...
Gregory MP to quit politics for family
Gregory MP Lachlan Millar has announced he will not contest the next state election in October, 2024.
In a statement released on Wednesday, 18 October,...
Rain drenches Jericho and Alpha region
Spectacular images of floodwaters around Jericho and Alpha this week reveal just how much rain drenched the region on Monday, 12 January.
Heavy rain was...
