From beach to bush: iconic outback film festival rolls out the red carpet
Explore beyond the beaches this winter and venture to Australia’s Hollywood of the Outback as the 9th annual Vision Splendid Outback Film Festival...
Locals divided on tourism spending
Despite increasing fuel and grocery costs, more than two-thirds of local vendors have claimed tourists have been more or quickly willing to spend in...
Council to seek expressions of interest before considering sale of Ilfracombe Post Office
Longreach Regional Council will test the market, by inviting expressions of interest, before considering any sale of the Ilfracombe Post Office business.
Council is examining...
Remembering Queen Elizabeth’s Visits to Longreach
This year, Queen Elizabeth II became the first British monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee, marking 70 years of service.
The recent celebrations...
Longreach and Central West Community Billboard
Friday, 17 June
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...
Wool Market Report
The Australian wool market heads into the final month of the 2021/22 wool selling season with the second week of overall losses,
although there...
Press partners export awards
The Queensland Country Press Association has signed on as media partner for the Premier of Queensland’s Export Awards 2022.
Now in its 32nd year, the...
Outback-loveing Eremophilas
Isn't it sad when you have to watch American-made garden shows to see Australian plants being promoted for their water-wise capabilities?
Last week,...
Isisford’s Sally Edwards awarded Public Service Medal in Queen’s Birthday Honours
Longreach Regional Council’s Isisford Branch Manager, Sally Edwards, has been awarded the Public Service Medal in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list, announced today.
Council nominated...
Dinosaur tourism hub wins at Regional Architecture Awards
Muttaburra's brand new Muttaburrasaurus Interpretation Centre has been recognised as the J W Wilson Award for Building of the Year Central Queensland.
A part...
Hang in there with fruit and veg
It is no small secret that the price of living has gone up in recent weeks.
Particularly in towns such as Longreach where freight...
On This Day: World Snake Day!
Snakes have gotten something of a bad rap over the past few thousand years.
What with that one snake tricking that nice lady into eating...
