Major drug operation closed after 20 months
The investigationcommenced in March 2019 and targeted the trafficking of methylamphetamine inthe Longreach region, resulting in the shutdown of a major traffickingoperation.
Officer-in-Chargeof the Longreach...
Emotional reunion for snake bite victim
Mr Jackson felta sting after stepping outside his home in Ilfracombe and discovered he hadbeen bitten twice on the toe by a brown snake,...
Longreach Police officer recognised for community morale
The RFDS awardrecognises community members or organisations who donate their time and energyto maintaining a positive atmosphere among residents through communal events,initiatives or fundraisers.
Other...
Hard tasks and a few tears on road to World Guiding’’s pinnacle award
The Queen’sGuide is considered the peak award for youth members of Girl Guides Australia,which for more than a century has remained the largest youth...
Longreach Custodian of the Qantas Legend
The author of "When Chairmen Were Patriots: the extraordinary life and times of the founding chairman of QANTAS, Fegus McMaster," Betsy Fysh told of...
Central Highlands Regional Council rebuffs sports clubs accusations of overcharging
CENTRALHIGHLANDS Regional Council (CHRC) has rebuffed accusations by several sportsclubs complaining of newly introduced high rental fees saying those whoformerly paid no rent needed...
Heart of Australia visits the heart of the Central Highlands
Heart of Australia brings specialist services to rural communities onthree custom-designed clinics-on-wheels.
The HEART 1truck, a Kenworth K200 Prime Mover, is equipped with private clinic...
Fingerprints on Our Hearts: Mitchell Richards
MITCHELL Richards is a boy who is more than a childhood cancer patient and more than the tumour robbing him of everything he has...
Longreach commemorates Remembrance Day
And as their sacrifice was being honoured, it was acknowledged nationally that more than 3,000 servicemen and women are currently deployed on Australian Defence...
Channel Country captured for national calendar
Since itsinception more than a decade ago, the Bureau’s calendar competition hasencouraged photographers from across the nation to capture the awe-inspiringscenery that Australia has...
Fuel theft leads to dangerous driving
The 33-year-old allegedly stole fuel from Winton’s Caltex petrol stationat 11:20am before failing to stop for Longreach Road Policing Units when allegedlyspeeding on the...
Caleb Lawrence is High School’’s top student for 2020
The annual awardsnight was cancelled this year due to coronavirus restrictions. However theschool coped with the cancellation by hosting two ceremonies over the pastfortnight...
On This Day: Visit The Zoo Day!
Fascinating creatures from around the world, each with its unique charm and quirks, transform a day into a captivating adventure.
If animals are your passion...
