Gunna’s clean sweep
Camel 'Gunna' lumbered home to continue his clean sweep of the camel racing circuit, taking out the most prestigious win in Australia's camel racing...
Dividing those “hippys” and “aggys”
With their spectacular flowering displays during the summer, the Agapanthus and Hippeastrum have been a favourite for generations of gardeners.
When plants become too...
Eight events in Blackall
Racing returned to the central west on Saturday with an eight-event program at Blackall after two wash-out meetings at Barcaldine and Ilfracombe.
The day...
New health precinct for Windorah Hospital
Construction of a new primary health centre in the remote community of Windorah in the Central West is now underway, with completion expected by...
Burra back’s up for second year
Muttaburra Caravan Reversing Championships held their second event on Saturday 16 July.
It was a lot quieter than last year with only 11 competitors, but...
Athletics results
Club Meet on 10 July, was a catch-up from the previous rained-out weekend but it didn’t stop 21 enthusiastic athletes from competing and scoring...
Longreach and Central West Community Event Billboard
Friday, 22 July
Croquet
Contact: Jean Williams on 07 4651 2354.
Location: Oak Street, Barcaldine
Time: 8am
First Five Forever
An interactive educational experience for children learning to read.
Location: Longreach...
Tourists return after slow start
After a slow start to the tourist season, numbers have skyrocketed in recent weeks to match expectations set earlier in the year.
Due to...
Tackling homelessness
Homelessness is often assumed to be an urban problem because homeless people are more numerous, more geographically concentrated, and more visible in urban areas.
However,...
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...
On This Day: Alice in Wonderland Day!
Fans of the amazingly wonderful fantasy characters of Lewis Carroll will love learning about and celebrating Alice in Wonderland Day!
A wide range of creative...
