Dedication to the desert
The year is 1983; Nina House is five years old, she and her parents, Ashley and Margaret, have just moved to the desert uplands...
Barccy Basketball
Basketball season is back on.
Basketball program organiser Michael Williams said he has a real passion for the sport and looks forward to seeing...
12 new nurse graduates join Central West Health
The Central West will welcome on board 12 new nurses to begin the new year with 12 more expected mid-year.
Central West Health Executive...
27 years of garden advice
It was meant to be a “six-week stint“, but garden guru Neil Fisher is still writing his popular column 27 years later.
Neil started as...
12 new nurse graduates join Central West Health
The Central West has welcomed 12 new nursing graduates across its many hospitals and health services.
Central West Health Executive Director of Nursing and...
Remembering Ron, a journalist and raconteur
A “Westerner” in every sense of the word, Ron Cornish was born in Stanthorpe then moved to Charleville with his family where his father...
Showgrounds a winner
With the rain holding off for the special occasion, Longreach celebrated Australia Day at the showgrounds with a variety of rides and entertainment for...
Aramac’s top citizen loves being busy
We often hear the saying, ’If you want something done - ask a busy person.’
Well for Aramac mum and the Barcaldine Region’s Citizen of...
Longreach welcomes new citizen
They met in Bangkok and fell in love.
Now the live in Longreach and Thita “Tuk“ Sheehan has become the town’s newest citizen.
Husband...
A champion of youth
Passionate about the outcomes of students, and community, Lars Hansen has worked tirelessly to ensure youth members of the Longreach community have the relevant...
Jack’s Law delivering for Central Queenslanders
Police have scanned almost 3000 people and seized more than 20 weapons across Central Queensland since Jack’s Law was expanded and made permanent, with...
