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Pride to surface from river

It is an anxious week for Outback Pioneers as work begins on the Pride of the Murray to bring the paddle-wheeler to the surface...

Closing the education gap

Naplan results released on Wednesday, 23 August, showed Queensland students scored some of the lowest results compared to other states, with those in rural...

K’Gari scientist channels grazing

Former Queensland chief scientist Hugh Possingham, the man responsible for much of the now troubled K'Gari (Fraser Island) dingo management strategy, has backed calls...

The wattle is a true Aussie

All Australians should do their very best, one day a year, to replant an Australian native, and I would recommend the Australian wattle as...

Solar discussed at forum

Boulia has hosted the third Regional Community Forum for the Central West region with Transport Minister Mark Bailey and Assistant Minister for Local Government...

Westech Field Days Return

The anticipation is building as the Barcaldine community and agricultural enthusiasts from across the region prepare to gather for the highly anticipated Westech Field...

New positions elected at Winton Community and Aged Care Services AGM

The AGM of the Winton Community and Aged Care Services Inc., whose major focus is making ageing in Winton a reality, was held at...

Exploring the world of science

As part of the National Quantum and Dark Matter Road Trip, dark matter scientists from universities across Australia visited Winton on Thursday, 24 August,...

The Long Ride through to Longreach

Sunshine Coast local Leah Freney is a very busy woman. She works as an associate director and agribusiness property valuer at Colliers, is a...

Our favourite characters

From Harry Potter and Dorothy to the Big Friendly Giant, children throughout the Central West dressed as their favourite characters for Children's Book Week....

Dancers to leap to the CW

Queensland Ballet's Community Engagement Team is set to visit Longreach and Winton this September, bringing a touch of ballet magic to the region. With the...

Gearing up for Daffodil Day

Longreach locals are gearing up for this year's inaugural Daffodil Giving Day for Queenslanders affected by cancer. Supporting the event is the Longreach Regional...

Festive fun fills Air Park

Longreach’s festive season kicked off in style on Tuesday night as a strong crowd gathered at the QANTAS Founders Museum Air Park for the...