Police pause to reflect a year on from ‘evil’ killings
Exactly a year after two young constables were gunned down in cold blood on a rural Queensland property, a special message was relayed to...
Clear road for Miles as rival bows out of premier race
The path is clear for Steven Miles to become Queensland's next premier after rival Shannon Fentiman promptly ended her leadership tilt.
He is set to...
Loving the clumping plants
Recently, while I was in Brisbane, I noticed how Queensland Transport is using local native grasses with new hybrid clumping grasses in most new...
Applications now open for Beef Australia’s Pitch In The Paddock competition
Beef Australia is delighted to announce applications for the evokeAG Pitch In The Paddock competition are now open.
The competition offers ag-entrepreneurial talent...
New videos to improve women’s safety in bars and clubs
Harassment and assaults against women, same-sex couples and people with disabilities in bars, clubs and other entertainment venues are set to be addressed with...
Fire trials comp heats up
Last week was a hive of activity with the Longreach Fire Brigade's fire trials held on Monday and Tuesday night.
Although no records were broken...
Together our voices are louder
It’s a proposal staggering in its scope, but also with the potential to destroy one of Australia’s most precious water resources.
I’m speaking about the...
Gas explorer moves on Galilee Basin
Galilee Energy has welcomed actions from the state and federal governments to focus on gas supply in the Galilee Basin in the central west....
Middleton, the gateway to the west
Winton Shire Council (WSC) recognises the strategic importance of Middleton as the Gateway to the West and held a community engagement meeting with residents...
Mary and Martha’s open their doors
When popular Tambo Coffee Shop Cindy’s closed down, local couple Danae and Josh Phelps saw an opportunity for a new business in town. ...
Community Events
Lions Club of Longreach Christmas Street Party
Groups, organisations, and individuals are invited to operate a stall at no charge. Registrations are due by Friday,...
Mitchell Grass Retreat stands tall at state tourism awards… West is the best
Longreach’s very own Mitchell Grass Retreat travelled to Cairns on Friday, 24 November for the Queensland Tourism Awards, a night which features some of...
Statewide crime crackdown commences
On Wednesday, 25 February the Queensland Government, alongside the Queensland Police Service, launched Operation Forge – a statewide crackdown on youth crime to make...
