Community Events
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Sunshine Physio and Pilates - Sundays
After a long hiatus, pilates will be starting back at Ilfracombe. Same great location, same great flow......
Western leaders gather
Local government leaders from across Western Queensland will gather in St George from 19-20 August 2025 for the sixth Western Queensland Alliance of Councils...
On This Day: National Relaxation Day!
Slow down… breathe, and relax.
National Relaxation Day is all about winding down and just taking it easy.
If you’re lucky enough to have the day...
Expo showcases best of Central West
The GroWQ Innovation Expo returned to Longreach just over two weeks ago, attracting more than 250 people to the main expo and over 100...
Reserve Bank cuts interest rate
Borrowers received welcome relief from the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) which delivered a widely expected interest rate cut on Tuesday, 12 August.
In its...
Vale Kate Deane, a racing pioneer
The Central West racing community is mourning the loss of a local icon who paved the way for more female representation at an administrative...
News in Brief
Vietnam Veterans Day
Join Longreach Regional Council and the RSL to mark Vietnam Veterans Day at 11am on Monday, 18 August at Edkins Park.
Vietnam Veterans...
A trailblazing local legend
Longreach has lost one of its true trailblazers with the passing of Mrs Katie Deane, a woman whose life and legacy are woven through...
Digital turmoil
The countdown to the impending social media ban for children under 16 across Australia is sparking controversy, with opponents citing ambiguity around what constitutes...
Ensuring ag is recognised as key driver of Australia’s economic future
50 representatives from across the agricultural supply chain gathered in Brisbane this week for the Minister of Agriculture's Agricultural Roundtable, but not everyone of...
Locust plague on the horizon
Seasonal conditions have created the potential for the first locust plague in Queensland for more than 20 years.
In a statement released on Tuesday, 12...
Qld Showgirls shine at Ekka
It was a whirlwind week for the 11 state finalists at the Queensland Country Life Showgirl Awards held in Brisbane from Tuesday, 5 August...
Ag In Brief
Poor affordability to pressure global fertiliser demand in 2026
Global fertiliser markets are entering a new phase of contraction, as rising prices begin to...
