It’s ‘pitch’ perfect
While play has commenced on the new Longreach Turf Cricket Pitch, an impromptu visit from Queensland Cricket staff lead to the Club holding an...
The enduring appeal of Friends, and why so many of us feel we’ve lost...
The death of Matthew Perry, best known for his role as Chandler Bing in the television series Friends, has seen an outpouring of grief...
Artist has the right touch
Winton artist Emma Read has been named a finalist at the Flying Arts Alliance signature event, the Queensland Regional Art Awards (QRAA), for her...
Longreach carnival a ‘bowl’-ing success
Well another very successful Longreach Invitational Fours Carnival was held over the weekend.
Once again bowlers came from all over the state to compete...
Animal welfare concerns after Carnarvon Gorge NP wildfire
Gregory MP Lachlan Millar has pleaded with the state and federal governments to unite and take action in the face of an urgent animal...
David Elliott OAM nominated for QLD Australian of the Year awards…A humble hero
The 2024 Australian of the Year award nominees for Queensland have been announced, with a Central West local listed among some of the state’s...
Grow a mo for men’s health
Longreach Police are getting behind men’s mental health this November by growing mo’s and raising funds for Movember.
Known as the Longreach Long Mo’s,...
A night of musical melodies
Last Friday evening, music students from Longreach State School, Longreach State High School and Longreach School of Distance Education came together to celebrate their...
Community Events
Remembrance Day
Barcaldine RSL Sub Branch invites you to join us in honouring the service personnel who died while serving in wars, conflicts and...
Dancers shine on stage
Dancers twirled and leapt across the stage of the Civic and Cultural Centre as the Longreach School of Dance presented their show Seasons on...
A touching tribute
After 400 hours of work, Dolly now stands proudly in her new home at the Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame, where tens of thousands...
Updates to GP practice fees
Five general practice clinics within the Central West region are updating their service fees to remain consistent across the board.
Central West Hospital and...
Rural Health Commissioner’s first-hand visit to Longreach
The National Rural Health Commissioner has visited Longreach to see first-hand how the Central West Hospital and Health Service’s (CWHHS) successful medical practice model...
