Eulogy for Jean O’Connell
Jean Margaret Lindsay was born 22 January 1926 to James Hastie and Madge Cummins Lindsay.
She was the first child delivered in the then-new...
Letter to the editor
Qantas flight cancellations.
A summary of the situation (These comments are based on my claim, but I believe they are typical of the vast majority...
Book fair an exciting prospect
Our Lady’s Catholic School Longreach is currently holding a book fair to help build funding for the school library and improve local children’s literacy...
Weaving for a cause
Barkindji woman and weaving workshop organiser Tia Whyman has been hosting a series of low-key events sharing her practice with local women.
Recently she...
Fuel prices in the central west
The following information was taken from the RACQ Fair Fuel website and may be subject to change.
Winton
Unleaded
Winton Roadhouse - 189.9
Ampol...
Local branches struggling ahead of centenary
There is much to be excited about the QCWA Centenary Celebration Fun Day of QCWA at Edkins Park this weekend, but the alarms have...
They’re coming home
"I can't find the words to explain how excited I am," Madushka "Max" Dilshan Perera is the head chef at the Birdcage Hotel and,...
Animal of the week
Did you know late winter is hatching season for Emu chicks?
With breeding taking place between May and June, the female lays roughly 12...
Longreach and Central West Community Event Billboard
Friday, 19 Aug
Big Top Circus
Blackall-Tambo Circus Carnival 19-28 August 2022. Something for everyone to get involved with including Big Top Circus, Reunions and...
Talent On Display At Tennis Open
Longreach Tennis Club hosted the 2022 Open Men's and Women's Singles Tournament last Saturday, bringing in a number of talented players from Longreach and...
Buck up for Stonehenge Rodeo
This year's Stonehenge Busman's Carnival Association would like to invite you to the Stonehenge Bushman's Carnival as it kicks off with a saddle-bronc riding...
Winton Mayors column
It is not often we get to say this but it has been a long cold winter.
It has been many years since we’ve...
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,...
