Passing of Vic Blackwood
Vic Blackwood purchased 4LG in Longreach back in 1992 following a dream to own his own radio station.
At the time the station was struggling...
Longreach’s first birth of the year
Only three days into the new year, Longreach Hospital’s maternity unit welcomed its first baby of 2023.
Firstborn, Thomas was born to Longreach...
Longreach and Central West Community Event Billboard
Friday, 13 January
Croquet
Contact: Jean Williams on 07 4651 2354.
Location: Oak Street, Barcaldine
Time: 8am
Barcaldine Senior Cricket
Location: Barcaldine Showgrounds
Time: 6pm
Saturday, 14 January
Morning Golf, Longreach
For more information...
Mobile coverage reliability needs government intervention
Maranoa MP and National Party Leader David Littleproud has called for government intervention into connectivity in regional and remote areas.
He stated telcos have...
Newborn reading gift at Longreach
Babies born at Longreach Hospital during 2023 will each receive a special reading pack thanks
to a generous donation of 100 packs by a Queensland...
Storyfest donation for Longreach babies in 2023
Babies born at Longreach Hospital during 2023 will each receive a special reading pack thanks to a generous donation of 100 packs by a...
Christmas party in Alpha
Thirty-eight people turned out on Christmas Day to enjoy dinner at Peter Tilse’s Old Time Music & Food Hall.
“When the word...
In the Closing Days of the Old Year
When I went out to do the myriad chores of a morning - emptying the chook bucket, tending the garden, throwing on a load...
Shooters celebrated
The Western Queensland 100 Target Handicap Challenge finished in Ilfracombe/ Barcaldine on the 17 and 18 December.
The four separate days showed four different...
Central Queensland primed for Defence Future
Central Queensland has the capability to provide vital support for Defence operations while remaining substantially out of range for the most likely enemy long-range...
Scouts farewell 2022
After a busy year that included commemorating the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, the Longreach Scouts finished their year strong with one of their...

















