Scouts and the Queen
There is a direct link throughout the world between scouting and the royal family, and the Queen's visits to Longreach throughout her life have...
Building Barcy indigenous tourism
The Barcaldine-based Aboriginal tour guide company Trackers Tours has begun hosting students for tours around the historical town—tapping into a growing market of Aboriginal...
Banks close in Blackall
With large numbers of major bank branches closing in regional Queensland in the last decade, Blackall-Tambo Shire Mayor Andrew Martin feels residents are treated...
Lake Eyre basin under threat
Oil and gas exploration and production could pose a major threat the Lake Eyre Basin rivers according to a new study just published an...
Blooming groundcovers
After one of the longest winters in many years, the warmer nights we had during the last few days have triggered spectacular floral blooms...
A first at this year’s campdraft
This year the Warwick Rodeo and Campdraft’s iconic Gold Cup will run one lot of cattle from the horse house to the last out...
Remembering those lost
Police and the general public stopped and remembered the officers that never made it home from their shifts, including one of their own, as...
Q&A with Anthony West General Manager, Primary Health Services
1. How did you end up in Longreach?
I’m from Toowoomba and my parents are from rural towns on the Darling Downs and in...
Workshops in Barcaldine
The Barcaldine Cultural Centre played host to silversmithing workshops on 20-21 August.
The workshops, partially funded by the Regional Arts Development Fund, were conducted by...
Outback Fest celebrates 50 years
We celebrated our 50th anniversary 23-25 September, said Robyn Stephens, Outback Fest Coordinator.
“What a wonderful event, great to see so many people coming...
Johnstone goes low in final
It has been a busy stretch for the Ilfracombe Golf Club, with major events rolling through in recent weeks.
The annual Club Championships wrapped up...
