Reforms passed for Queensland Stock Route
New reforms passed in parliament last Thursday allow local councils to retain more stock route revenue fees to reinvest back into network maintenance.
The reforms...
Outback Music Trail to rock Tambo
Qld Music Trails recently announced the first part of its 2023 program with The Outback Trail music road trip taking place from April 12...
Celebrating 35 years of Outback adventures
Local Outback legends Alan and Sue Smith are celebrating 35 years of Outback holidays for
travellers.
With the next 35 years in sight, they are...
Submission open for AusPost community consult
The Albanese Government on Thursday launched a discussion paper and consultation process to modernise postal services and support the long-term financial sustainability of Australia...
Thanks Bruce
Last week saw a 'Thank You' dinner hosted by the Winton Shire Council and attended by Directors of the Waltzing Matilda Centre Board to...
Longreach welcomes its newest Councillor
Longreach welcomes its newest Division One Councillor, grazier David Paterson, after a neck-to-neck election race.
The Longreach Regional Council By-Election was held Saturday, February 11,...
Not everyone’s singing in the rain
If a producer believes they are still experiencing difficult conditions in a council area that is no longer drought-declared, they can apply for an...
Blooming Sturts Desert Pea
Gardening in Western Queensland can have numerous challenges but then there are times that I am envious of the array of unique plant species...
Planned parcel theft at CQ mail centre
A group disguised as postal workers allegedly broke into the Australia Post mail centre in North Rockhampton last weekend, stealing a large number of...
Barcoo Pastoral Society 150 years
With a history nearly as long as the State of Queensland itself, the Barcoo Pastoral Society and Barcoo Race Club are this year celebrating...
3300 letters support AAM bid
AAM Investment Group delivered its tender bid for the former Longreach Pastoral College site last week, with the backing of more than 3300 letters...
Fond memories of college
For many youth growing up in Western Queensland in the 1980s and 90s Longreach Pastoral College was a turning point in their lives.
Past student...
Longreach Bowls Club hosts AGM
Longreach Bowls Club’s AGM was held on Thursday, 22 January, with some new members stepping into executive roles.
John McGuckin (president) and Gail Butt (vice-president)...
