Perspective
I first came to Longreach on a teaching exchange, which took months to organise. When speaking to my exchange partner, I was warned that...
A Not So Itsy Bitsy Spider Came Down the Water Spout
A friend from Canada posted a spider meme, to the effect that if you see a spider, you get the broom and get rid...
Why I Don’t Suffer From Arachnophobia
When I first started teaching, I came across a brilliant resource that seemed perfect for the reading level of my students.
It was a learning...
Summer is here
You know summer is here when you step into the shower at the end of the day... and then leap out quickly because the...
Longreach creek officially given new name
After months of deliberation, the controversially named creek in the Longreach Region has officially been renamed to Watyakan Creek.
It is said this new...
Longreach and Central West Community Event Billboard
Friday, 20 January
Croquet
Contact: Jean Williams on 07 4651 2354.
Location: Oak Street, Barcaldine
Time: 8am
Barcaldine Senior Cricket
Location: Barcaldine Showgrounds
Time: 6pm
Saturday, 21 January
Meditation and Art Expereince
New Moon...
Longreach by-election announced
The by-election, triggered by the resignation of former Councillor Tony Martin, has officially been announced for 11 February and will seek to elect a...
World’s safest airline
Qantas has been awarded the world’s safest airline for 2023 by AirlineRatings.com.
The Australian airline has regained the top spot in AirlineRatings.com’s Top Twenty Safest...
Be alert for meth contamination
Methamphetamine residue in rental properties is putting landlords at risk of legal action, according to Australian Meth Alerts founder David Pie.
Mr Pie said the...
Your Christmas pictures
The Christmas lights at our house have been providing Christmas cheer for over ten years.
Santa finds the time to drop in for a...
Your Christmas photos
Unlike Australians, Brazilians start celebrating Christmas on the 24th of December.
We put on our best clothes and gather the whole family in...
Q&A with Casey Owen
1. How did you end up in Longreach?
My parents and my sister moved here in 2010 after purchasing the saddlery, and in 2016...
Crisafulli names new Police Commissioner
The Crisafulli Government has appointed Brett Pointing as Queensland’s next Police Commissioner, with the experienced policing leader set to take over from Saturday, 21...
