The doctor, the businessman and the bogged plane
In the 1940s, the Australian Inland Mission (AIM) Aerial Medical Service, which later became The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS), was a remarkable and...
Celebrating a year of milestones
The Longreach Arts and Culture Association held a Christmas dinner to celebrate a year of great achievements.
The event was held at the Longreach...
Isisford Santa competition continues to grow
In its third year, the Isisford Santa competition has begun to inspire westerners from outside of the town, despite not being officially judged.
Community...
Call for care around wildlife
After seeing an influx of wildlife activity recently, the Western Rehabilitation Centre has called on residents to be more considerate among our new additions....
Central West hospitals celebrate anniversaries
The two most nascent hospitals in the central west region have celebrated their anniversaries in the past month.
Blackall’s new $20.11 million hospital and...
Divining in a drought
There’s been a lot of rain recently, but it was a not-too-distant memory graziers in Opalton had of a struggle to find water.
However,...
WOW to hit Longreach
The Women of the World Festival has announced that it will hit Longreach March next year after postponing in July due to COVID.
Locals will...
The Leader is back!
Christmas has come early for locals who have been eagerly awaiting the new Leader.
Community member Donna Dickson picked up her Leader shortly after...
Wildlife care group calls for care around new residents
AFTER seeing an influx of wildlife activity recently, the Western Rehabilitation Centre has called on residents to be more considerate among our new additions.
Wildlife...
Of steel: Longreach man of honour
Coming to Longreach
WITH several titles, Longreach resident Chris Hamilton is known for his watchmaker like approach to business and community.
He is the CEO of...
“Cracking dirt”, ‘Rail Adventure in beginning phase of production
AN AMBITIOUS project that has been three years in the making has finally begun to sprout.
Outback Aussie Tours, the company behind various tourist attractions...
RAPAD fund feasibility study for wool scour
Blackall's ambitions to start a modernised wool processing plant will hit a new milestone as The Remote Area Planning and Development Board (RAPAD) has...
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...
