Grant to help create new jobs in the CW
A Barcaldine family operation is building an innovative crutching and shearing trailer to service outback Queensland and create up to eight jobs.
Ross Shearing...
Highlighting mental health
Several organisations took the opportunity of Mental Health Week to hold a stall on Eagle Street last Saturday.
Coordinator Allison Frost from Anglicare...
Ponytail pups and other animals
Kate and Roundy hosted a fascinating group in their large back garden in Bauhinia Street this month.
Leafy paperbarks shaded the possums, puppies, ponytail...
Candidates share speeches for 2024 captain positions
It has been a busy couple of weeks for the next generation of leaders as Longreach State High School (LSHS) students prepared for their...
The people behind an icon
Over three decades ago in the heartland of Western Queensland, Alan Smith’s vision was born, and inspired by his deep-rooted connection to the region,...
Council’s big day in
I’m in Gladstone this week for the 127th LGAQ Annual Conference. The Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) is the peak body and member...
Putting pen to paper
An enthusiastic and diverse group turned up at the second Queensland Writers Session in Longreach last Sunday.
From those writing about their life...
Rally makes it to Winton
Despite the tourist season being over in the Central West, the roads to Winton and Windorah were packed with cars and people as participants...
Works to help ramp up skate park
Recent refurbishments have ramped up the Longreach Skate Park, with more upgrades in the pipeline.
Longreach mayor Tony Rayner said refurbishments include replacing...
Having a ball at Flyers
The annual Longreach Flyers Ball was a night to remember.
There were about 650 people in attendance at the Longreach Racecourse with the party going...
Breaking down barriers
Autistic pilot Hayden McDonald touched down in Longreach on Saturday afternoon, taking a quick break in his solo almost 8000 nautical miles (15,000 kilometres)...
Landmark legislation introduced to criminalise Coercive Control
Coercive control is set to become a standalone offence, with the new offence carrying a maximum penalty of 14 years imprisonment.
The Criminal Law...
Hunt out for extended period, Harry escapes injury
It was a brutal round of rugby league, with two Central Queenslanders picking up injuries.
Dingo export and Brisbane star Ben Hunt will be out...
