Happy wattle day
I thought it would be appropriate today to write about a significant piece of Australian horticultural history.
Did you know that yesterday was National...
Legends of Ilfracombe: old and new
I was in town last week picking up a late birthday present from the post office.
By town, I mean Ilfracombe.
I decided to sit...
Wool Market Report
The Australian wool market has recorded no overall movement for the second consecutive series.
Due to a lack of quantity in the West at...
Beef up for forum
Two Beefup Forums will be held in the central west over the coming week in Blackall on Tuesday 6 September and Winton on Friday...
Western reflections, Part 1
Almost five months ago, I moved to Longreach, a small town in outback Queensland.
I didn’t move there because I wanted a ‘tree change’,...
20 years of community and fitness
The sun has sent on the 20th Anniversary of the Outback Sunset Carnival, and it has been a weekend for both young and returning...
Commonwealth performer returns
Former athlete Joshua Ahwong has made the trip from Perth to return to Longreach after an illustrious career as a runner, including attending the...
Growing interest in women in rough-handling
Originally a bartender at the Birdcage: now an international superstar; Emily Colits, since starting her journey as a cowgirl has made a name for...
Lloydy’s serve
Mark this date in your diaries, I am about to say something nice about fishing!
Of course, those who know me will know...
David Crust Memorial Weekend
Well sometimes hard work and dedication pays off and last weekend the club held the annual David Crust Memorial weekend.
It started Saturday afternoon...
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'FIRST LADY' OF LONGREACH
Lynette Hasted: I can remember Mrs Hughes. She was quite a stern lady and a good friend of my grandparents, Etta...
