Murphy’s Law in action
We had a long term consequence of our rodent visitors last year.
Apparently they had a good chew on the hoses of our washing machines,...
Littleproud has fight on his hands
MP David Littleproud is facing seven contenders for the seat of Maranoa in the 2025 federal election – and it's a fight he says...
Uncertainty over Athletics Club’s future
For 40 years, the Longreach Athletics Club has been a fixture at the Longreach State High School oval, hosting training sessions and local carnivals,...
Students take in the sights, pay respects in Europe
Eight Longreach State High School seniors have been on the trip of a lifetime, visiting France and the Western Belgium battlefields in the lead-up...
Region remembers the fallen
Anzac Day services were held throughout the Barcaldine Region on Friday, 25 April.
A dawn service was held at 5.30am at the corner of Beech...
Pausing to reflect at Longreach
Hundreds of people attended Anzac Day commemorations at Longreach on Friday, 25 April, including dawn and morning services, a gunfire breakfast and parade.
About 450...
Coming out for Anzac Day at Blackall and Tambo
Blackall and Tambo communities came together for their Anzac Day commemorations on Friday, 25 April.
Anzac Day at Blackall kicked off with a dawn service...
Field of poppies at Winton
It was a big day at Winton on Friday, 25 April, as residents gathered for Anzac Day commemorations.
The day's events started with a dawn...
Where to vote in the Central West
Residents in the Central West will head to the polls on Saturday, 3 May to have their say in the 2025 federal election.
There are...
Winners at chambers this month
Local organisations have been delighted to secure funding during Longreach Regional Council's latest general meeting this month.
Here's a snapshot of what happened in Council...
Community Events
WEEKLY
Sunshine Physio and Pilates - Sundays
After a long hiatus, pilates will be starting back at Ilfracombe. Same great location, same great flow......
Barcaldine council chambers update
Some great local events and organisations scored support and funding during April's Barcaldine Regional Council's latest general meeting.
Here's a snapshot of what happened in...
ICPA helps young achievers shine
Local youth shine in various sporting and cultural endeavours with a little help from the Isolated Children’s Parents' Association Longreach Branch Family Support Program,...
