Longreach yeilds net surplus
Longreach Regional Council is forecasting a $408,000 net surplus in its 2023-24 Budget, handed down last Thursday.
Major initiatives to receive funding in the budget...
Big day for Adopt-A-Beast
Friday, 16 June marked a milestone for Adopt-A-Beast, with the charity making its first livestock purchase to support a Barcaldine farmer suffering drought.
Founder Nathalie...
Longreach Women Who Served in World War II
Longreach Women Who Served in World War II
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Winton Drag Racing
Perfect weather last weekend saw the Winton Motorsports Association conduct a very successful one-eigth mile racing programme at their facility just near the aerodrome.
President...
Confronting campaign on dementia
A national campaign featuring a hard-hitting television commercial will be launched this week to increase awareness about help available for people living with dementia...
Grand ground covers of the Outback
While working in the garden during these wintery days, it becomes evident that there are some positions in the garden that need attention.
Many...
Calling all artists
Help Barcaldine Branch of the Qld Country Women’s Association celebrate 100 years in October 2024 by creating a very special logo to mark the...
Builders applaud Social Housing Accelerator
The peak body for the building and construction industry has welcomed the announcement by the Federal Government to create a new $2 billion Social...
Waltzing Winton” artwork wins Winton
Waltzing Winton artwork has won Winton in the Heart of the Outback Sculpture competition.
Entries in Winton’s inaugural sculpture competition were on display at the...
Voting age debate
Launching a campaign this week to lower the legal age to vote to 16 has people at odds as the debate continues.
By 16, young...
Choral Fanfare
On Monday, 27 June students and three adults from Longreach State School travelled to Emerald to sing at Choral Fanfare.
The students from years...
Selfish selfies put Carnarvon rock art at risk
The Carnarvon National Park’s vivid, dynamic rock art are at risk from people intent on creating self-indulgent, unlawful selfies for use on social media.
Senior...
Weather can’t stop Prestige Pairs
Well despite the weather another Prestige Pairs was held last weekend with a full complement of teams taking to the green.
Bowlers are a hardy...
