Strong number of cases
Allowing for cases discharged after completing isolation, the total number of active cases currently in the region is 49.
There is currently one...
Dealing with flood fallout
While recent flooding had only caused minor damage to local infrastructure, the threat to stranded tourists became very real.
Longreach police officers, along with...
Colour run sets off Health and Wellbeing week
Colour run is a part of the Health and Wellbeing Week and an initiative of the Longreach Regional Council.
The event was supported by...
After the rain, or when silt sucks
As a follow-up to last week, I’d like to describe what happens around here after rain.
In the immediate aftermath, not much happens; since we’re...
At the heart of community
Mr Peter Stephens is known as a light steady worker whose contributions can often go unnoticed.
This year he received the Winton Shire citizen...
Lloydy’s Serve
As I sit writing this article, I have a hot water bottle on my leg, and I wait for the Voltaren gel to work...
How good’s the rain?
Moe said the rain is really good.
"It's cooled down the temperature a lot," he said.
"We had to take out our jackets."
Wendy said it was...
Wool Market Report
A positive week at the Australian wool auctions when looking locally, with most types and descriptions on offer fetching better prices relative to those...
Road to rodeo begins
Buckles, belts and Bulls – human and animal versions - are taking over Longreach in Outback Queensland this weekend for the firstever Road to...
Well that was always going to happen
In 1999 Boulia cowboy Grant Wells was crowned Australian Bull Ride champion.
Little did he know that 22 years later he would inspire and mentor...
Cattle Drive ends in Beef banquet
To mark the end of the Great Australian Charity Cattle Drive in Roma, the iconic saleyards
is hosting a dinner to celebrate.
To be held on...
