Ag tech event to teach
A huge event organised by local agricultural interests is coming Tuesday next week and will seek to build local knowledge and connectivity around innovation....
Emerald Netball Championships enjoyed
On 6 and 7 August, Longreach Netball Club had four junior teams participate in the Annual Hall Family Junior Netball Carnival.
This carnival is a...
Sauerkraut making at the garden
The Longreach Youth Centre Community Gardens hosted a sauerkraut making workshop featuring speech patholgoy placement and former nutritionist Sarah Challin.
“Last week I came to...
Grants drive ag innovation
Grant applications are now open for the 2023 Science and Innovation Awards for Young People in Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.
If you’re 18-35 and want...
Boulia Mayor’s Column
This year has been moving at a rapid pace, with a new Federal Government and a pretty handy season across much of central western...
Eulogy for Jean O’Connell
Jean Margaret Lindsay was born 22 January 1926 to James Hastie and Madge Cummins Lindsay.
She was the first child delivered in the then-new...
Letter to the editor
Qantas flight cancellations.
A summary of the situation (These comments are based on my claim, but I believe they are typical of the vast majority...
Book fair an exciting prospect
Our Lady’s Catholic School Longreach is currently holding a book fair to help build funding for the school library and improve local children’s literacy...
Weaving for a cause
Barkindji woman and weaving workshop organiser Tia Whyman has been hosting a series of low-key events sharing her practice with local women.
Recently she...
Fuel prices in the central west
The following information was taken from the RACQ Fair Fuel website and may be subject to change.
Winton
Unleaded
Winton Roadhouse - 189.9
Ampol...
Local branches struggling ahead of centenary
There is much to be excited about the QCWA Centenary Celebration Fun Day of QCWA at Edkins Park this weekend, but the alarms have...
Western Queensland cattle producer named AgForce Producer of the Year 2025
Maranoa beef producer Anthony “Bim” Struss has been named the AgForce Producer of the Year 2025, recognising his outstanding leadership, innovation, and lifelong service...
