Growing on us
The Longreach Community Gardens, homed at the back of the Youth Centre, has been growing exponentially over the past year.
Members of the garden met...
White Christmas in Winton
Well over 300 people attended the Annual Emergency Services Christmas Street Party in the main street of Winton.
The beautifully landscaped main street...
Banks park bash
Blackall locals were treated to Community Carols in the Park organised by the Blackall-Tambo Regional Council.
They were given a free sausage sizzle coupled...
Beach day in the desert?
The Barcaldine Rec Park, a water park built on the outskirts of the Barcaldine township, had its unofficial opening with locals excited to escape...
Magic in Muttaburra
Muttaburra has held its Christmas celebrations - and community is the modus operandi.
Muttaburra Town and Country Christmas Tree Event Secretary Emma Price said...
Omicron delays school return
The Palaszczuk Government has announced they will be postponing the beginning of the school year by two weeks, from Monday, January 24 to Monday...
Ambitious youth centre one step closer
The wildly anticipated Winton Youth Centre has taken its next step towards actualisation.
The Winton Shire Council has begun consultation with locals as to...
What’s in store for Winton Devils
What was the best moment(s) this year for your club?
The Winton Devils had a few great moments throughout the 2021 season both on...
CW cases just shy of 50
In the past 24-hour-period, COVID-19 cases in the west have shot up by three, making a total of 49.
Including one in Alpha, 10...
Fatal motorcycle incident
A Longreach man has died following a motorcycle crash in Longreach, yesterday morning.
Early investigations indicate the man was riding along Tonkoro Road when he...
Could be better, could be raining
As a follow-on to the bright side of drought, I thought I’d consider the bright side of rain since we’ve enjoyed a bit.
One of...
Blast from the past
The Northern Territory Investigation Committee has reported. Two Queenslanders comprised that Commission-Messers W. L. Payne (Chairman of the Queensland Land Administration Board), and ...
Visiting ‘Memory Town’ with Colin Buchanan
Songwriter and performer Colin Buchanan has visited Longreach four times and sung on three.
The first visit was after a Friday night show in Blackall...
