Ag Ministers co-operate for agriculture during crisis
Federal Minister for Agriculture, David Littleproud, said theconversation was both co-operative and constructive.
“The Federal Government sought agreement from the states to adopt thestrict protocols...
Landsborough Highway works complete
According to Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure,Transport and Regional Development, Michael McCormack, the Longreach NorthUpgrade recognised the importance of the Landsborough Highway,which...
Strong interest in additional loans to support agriculture sector and regional jobs
Minister for Agricultural Industry Development and Fisheries, MarkFurner, said the Primary Industry Productivity Enhancement Scheme (PIPES)administered by the Queensland Rural and Industry Development Authority...
There is a humorous side to Coronavirus
1. Half of us are going to come out of this quarantine as amazing cooks;the other half with a drinking problem.
2. I used to...
WoolPoll review puts focus on wool levy process in 2020
The Department of Agriculture, Water and theEnvironment today launched the WoolPoll Review and invited woolgrowers to havetheir say in response to a discussion paper.
Woolgrowers...
Curtain not called on Outback Film Festival
Winton will host the seventh annual Vision Splendid Outback FilmFestival this year, despite Covid-19 restrictions forcing the event’spostponement.
Originally set down for June 26 to...
LSS welcomes new principal and teacher
Their introduction of Longreach and their newschool was “different” - starting well after the school year commenced and inthe middle of health crisis complete...
Police urge restriction compliance
That’s themessage from Officer-in-Charge of Longreach Police, Senior Sergeant GrahamSeabrook, while urging locals to continue obeying the State Government’sCovid-19 restrictions.
With Queensland Premier, Annastacia Palaszczuk,...
My First Article (HAMISH TRAINING)
LONGREACH State Primary School (LSS) welcomed two newmembers into the school’s faculty family at the beginning of term two:Principal Paul Wells and Instrumental Teacher...
Councillors Stand to Deliver
Intoday’s Longreach Leader, Mayor Rayner says he is looking forward to deliveringfor the community.
“Our community has elected agood mix of experience and enthusiasm, and...
Response & Responsibility
During the past week, representatives of The Leader have been discussing the Covid-19 pandemic restrictions and analysing, within the boundaries of readily available information,...
Central West ready, willing and able to combat COVID-19
That’s the reassuring message from Central West Hospital and Health Service chief executive, Jane Hancock.
“We have completed plans to prepare our hospitals, multipurpose health...
Johnson’s joy as galloper scorches his rivals
Does a Brisbane trip beckon for Barcaldine galloper Scorched Land?
The seven-year-old proved a comfortable winner of the $27,500 Cloncurry Cup (1600m) on Friday, 11...
