Get excited for Storyfest
Some of Australia's biggest names in writing will be in Longreach for Storyfest Out West, on 28 and 29, July.
This will include former...
Locals split on worker shortages
There was an almost 50/50 split amongst local businesses on whether they had been affected by worker shortages, with most of whom surveyed sitting...
Three quarters of caravans overweight
Longreach Police constable Chris Curtis stationed himself on Landsborough Highway by the Tourist Park with a set-up to weigh cars and caravans.
This was...
Nutbush record broken
Punters peppered the sprawling red desert plains in remote Southwest Queensland, as 4,084 boot-scooting bush dancers kicked up the dust in wild and wacky...
Art showcases flow
The coming together of two minds has led to the recent showing at the Qantas Founders Outback Museum.
Former Longreach local and poet Helen Avery...
First car boot markets show promise
With a modest turnout, members of the Barcaldine Rotary Club are certain their idea of a car boot sale will take off in the...
Renewable zone takes next step
"We see this as the story of Queensland's future," said Acting Premier and Minister for State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning.
It was a...
Plant now
Recently, I have had several queries regarding what seeds to sow for particular months of the year, as the information on the back of...
Longreach and Central West Community Event Billboard
Friday, 15 July
Croquet
Contact: Jean Williams on 07 4651 2354.
Location: Oak Street, Barcaldine
Time: 8am
First Five Forever
An interactive educational experience for children learning to read.
Location: Longreach...
Barbeler’s celebrate Bedourie win
Longreach’s Tony and Lorraine Barbeler were all smiles following a successful Saturday afternoon in Bedourie, as their galloper Victory Bay stormed home to win...
