Western children slam it out
Six students were given the opportunity to perform slam poetry before an audience at the inaugural Storyfest Out West, with one student brave enough...
Construction beings on EV superhighway
The major towns will soon benefit from the proposed “electrical vehicle superhighway“, as construction has officially begun on the first of 24 new electric...
Breakout for books
The inaugural Storyfest Out West was met with a roaring success as students and curious writers came in from all over the central west...
Premierships up for grabs
With one weekend of racing remaining in the central and north-west, the Queensland country racing premierships are on the line.
The trainer's premiership is...
Sandgoannas; finals dark horse
1. How proud are you of your team’s efforts this year in making the finals.
I’m proud of all the boys, we’ve gotten better as...
Tennis tournaments about to take place
The Longreach Tennis Club is currently looking for keen players and spectators for its upcoming tournaments on August 6 and September 3.
Club President...
Sparks fly
Local entrepreneurs and owners of RNI Coppo Electrical Riley and Izzy Coppo have been growing their business over the past year serving loyal customers...
Landholders reap benefits of National Wild Dog Action Plan
Small stock producers in Queensland are about to reap the value-added benefits from the National Wild Dog Action Plan.
The Queensland sheep and goat...
Mayors on convention
Longreach Regional Council Mayor Tony Rayner
1. What were some of the major talking points at the Bush Council's Convention?
Major talking points were discussions...
Letter to the editor
Storyfest Out West has been a great experience for everyone from Longreach itself and surrounding areas, to Muttaburra, to Windorah and everywhere in between....
Petunia passion
August is always the start to the best time of the year.
As our gardens come out of hibernation with new flushes of foliage...
Rocking the chop for cancer research
Cancer Council Queensland’s Ponytail Project has wrapped up its biggest ever year, with more than 2000 participants from 96 schools rocking the chop to...
