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Faehr takes Winton

Longreach-based jockey Robert (Robbie) Faehr continued his recent form in the saddle riding half the program at the North Gregory Turf Club Winton races...

Student ag-knowledge level highlights need for national framework

A new study by CQUniversity has identified a lack of agricultural knowledge among Australian school students, highlighting a need for more adequate agricultural education...

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...

On This Day: How New Year’s evolved

New Year’s Eve is a moment that sits at the crossroads of time — part celebration, part reflection. Its roots stretch back more than...