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Opera in the Outback

Dazzling night skies, glorious horizons and fine music will come together in the iconic Queensland outback from 16 –21 May 2023, when Opera Queensland’s...

Percy the punter

Country Punters Around the Grounds - Barcaldine April 29 The big Labour Day Tree of Knowledge Cup meeting was staged at Barcaldine with a...

Mothers Day hints

For those people who haven't bought anything for Mother’s Day is next Sunday the 14 May, so you had better think quick! As you...

Ethno Astronomy for stargazers

One of Barcaldine’s newest residents, Bill Ricketts (Astro Bill) has held the first of many seasonal stargazing evenings last Thursday where 10 enthusiastic sky...

Survey reveals struggle to find a home

Only one per cent of rentals are affordable for Central and Central West Queenslanders working full-time on minimum wage, according to a recent survey...

Barcaldine Sandgoannas v Blackall Magpies

The Sandgoannas will host the Blackall Magpies in a derby clash at the Barcaldine Showgrounds on Saturday, 6 May at 6pm. Barcaldine are on top...

Welcome to the Longreach Show

The Longreach Show is back, and this year's show is promised to be bigger and better than ever, with an impressive lineup of entertainment,...

Fishos Gearing Up for Big Season

Brodie Widderick was out testing the waters in Longreach last weekend in preparation for the Longreach Yellowbelly Fishing Competition. Widderick, President of the...

Regional orgs play key roles in Small Business Month

Small Business will be in the spotlight across Queensland in May with 41 regional organisations to run events as part of the State Government’s...

Electric vehicle charging network expands

Barcaldine and Longreach are two of the sites set to have more charging stations for Electric Vehicles (EVs). In partnership with NRMA and as part...

Junior Sportspeople Flock to Barcy

Last Sunday saw the first joint Junior Cluster Day for Central West Netball and Rugby League in 2023. Several hundred players and spectators...

NEW Outback Rail Adventure launch

Outback Aussie Tours is thrilled to announce the first release of tickets to their newest experience, the Outback Rail Adventure. This immersive adventure is a...

Barcy carnival makes a splash

The Barcaldine Amateur Swimming Club’s Outback Oasis Open Meet proved another major success on Saturday, drawing a strong field of competitors from across the...

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