Global demand for Australian sheepmeat rises as national flock grows
Favourable seasonal conditions have supported above average lambing percentages and a larger breeding ewe flock, which continue to drive the national sheep flock’s growth,...
Ilfracombe races highlighted unexpectedly
Nearly 500 people turned out for the Ilfracombe Races despite there being no horses.
Ilfracombe Picnic Race Club Wes Irwin said the decision to...
People with disability and supporters invited to free information session about the Disability...
Central west residents interested in sharing their stories with the Disability Royal Commission can find out about the free supports available at an...
Positivity helps healing
Michael Ambyrum has stopped traffic in Malaysia with his traditional dress and body paint, toured the US with Tourism Queensland and performed in front...
Get excited for Storyfest
Some of Australia's biggest names in writing will be in Longreach for Storyfest Out West, on 28 and 29, July.
This will include former...
Locals split on worker shortages
There was an almost 50/50 split amongst local businesses on whether they had been affected by worker shortages, with most of whom surveyed sitting...
Three quarters of caravans overweight
Longreach Police constable Chris Curtis stationed himself on Landsborough Highway by the Tourist Park with a set-up to weigh cars and caravans.
This was...
Nutbush record broken
Punters peppered the sprawling red desert plains in remote Southwest Queensland, as 4,084 boot-scooting bush dancers kicked up the dust in wild and wacky...
Art showcases flow
The coming together of two minds has led to the recent showing at the Qantas Founders Outback Museum.
Former Longreach local and poet Helen Avery...
First car boot markets show promise
With a modest turnout, members of the Barcaldine Rotary Club are certain their idea of a car boot sale will take off in the...
Renewable zone takes next step
"We see this as the story of Queensland's future," said Acting Premier and Minister for State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning.
It was a...
On This Day: World UFO Day!
If you’re a fan of little green men, you’re going to be stoked for World UFO Day.
One of these days we just know that...
