Northern Merinos on the market
A balanced breeding program producing early maturing, easy care carcase sheep with soft, white, lustrous wool in some of the toughest country in Queensland...
New lease on life after trial cancer treatment
At first glance, septuagenarian Garry Carter is your typical 'Aussie' battler - sprightly, driven, always able to spin a great yarn.
Even into his mid-sixties,...
Wetter than average October to December likely WQ
Great news for drought-declared areas but not so for the up-and-coming wheat harvest with a 65 to 75% chance of above-average rainfall on the...
Reminiscing on the Queen
As a six-year-old Camden Park Station owner Dan Walker remembers the first time he saw the Queen.
"I was six years of age, I...
Soccer says see ya
Snags and trophies were shared at the break up of this year's Longreach Soccer Club.
Longreach Soccer Club President Tom Patten said not too much...
Tension takes netball comp by default
Due to repeat rain events, the Longreach Netball Association decided to cancel this year's grand final, awarding the undefeated Tension this year's bragging rights....
New website shines the spotlight on Central West livestock success
Three Central Western Queensland families share the spotlight this month as AgForce unveils a new website highlighting their success stories within the sheep and...
Vibrant gardens are on full display in the Barcaldine Region
The vibrant gardens across the Barcaldine region were on full display with the annual Get Gardening Competition.
Cr Dan Arthur announced the winner of...
Skipping a beat
The Leader is hosting drinks for business and community leaders to thank them for their support of the relaunch of the 98-year-old newspaper, and...
New training facility to comfort SES
While the new training facility has been in operation for a number of months, the Longreach State Emergency Services officially revealed it to the...
Alcock’s pie chart
As remembered by Wendy Kerrigan, daughter of Mr W Alcock.
Wendy related this story to Elaine Britton on 7 April 2021.
My father came...
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...
