Housing crisis through the roof: six new homes for vulnerable tenants
Six new social housing homes are being built in Longreach, with vulnerable Queenslanders able to move in from next month.
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk inspected...
Rural Ambassador Takes On Brisbane
As the Ekka enters its second week in operation, the Longreach and surrounding region continues to be represented, with Central and North West Sub...
Donna and her Groovy Booby Bus certainly is a conversation starter
If you saw a shocking amount of pink and a van with bras on the outside driving around the Central West, it was Donna...
Riding for mental health
The annual Black Dog Ride Fundraiser has made its way to the Central West to raise awareness for depression and suicide prevention, with dozens...
The outback opal miners
Eager mining couple the Taranto's are always on the lookout to find some of the world's rarest Opal gems in the heart of the...
Funding for country clubs
Racing Queensland has committed $3 million toward 39 regional club's infrastructure repairs, maintenance and asset replenishment or replacement as part of its Country Club...
Quilpie’s growth spurt inspires
Quilpie Shire is having a growth spurt with land sales hitting an all-time high across the shire and there is no sign of it...
Funding for rural schools
A State Government initiative is set to benefit schools in the Central West region with an extra $29 million allocated to improve playground and...
Behind A Barcy Business
Silver Designs Co. in Barcaldine provides the region with a range of designs to suit the needs that anyone may have, ranging from bedroom...
Proud legacy preserved: Barcaldine’s Tree of Knowledge to live on
Barcaldine’s Tree of Knowledge has a proud history as the historic birthplace of the Australian Labor Party, and now Queensland scientists have created clones...
Competition is ‘reel’ fun
The Longreach Yellowbelly Fishing Classic is set to reel in hundreds of anglers as they compete for the biggest catch in the Thomson River...
Pony Club come and try day
The Longreach Pony Club will hold its first come and try day of the year this Sunday at the Longreach Racecourse.
Spokesperson Penny...
Busy time at Longreach Bowls Club
Another busy weekend of Championship games, with several competitions now at semi-final or final stage.
On Saturday, there were two Men’s A Grade Singles matches.
The...
