Locals and tourists rejoice as 24 hour diesel supply comes to Yaraka
A new automated diesel pump, operated by IOR Petroleum, is now officially open in Yaraka with a little help from Longreach Regional Council.
The new...
Shane Gray announced as Barcaldine Regional Council CEO
Following an extensive recruitment process, Barcaldine Regional Council has appointed Shane Gray as the Chief Executive Officer.
Mr Gray brings with him...
Pressure on farmers to reduce methane and have the steak knives
Agriculture is likely to see an uptake in methane abatement action based on market pressures pushed back to producers.
Producers in turn may well enact...
Outback Queensland tourism in the spotlight at international event in Sydney
While the nation’s eyes were turned towards the election last week, tourism was in the spotlight returning near to full form at the Australian...
Austin’s double trouble
Leading Central West trainer, Todd Austin continued his recent run of success with a double at the Barcaldine race club meeting on Saturday.
Combining...
Desert Daze event to hit Aramac
Desert Daze 2022 will take place in early June at Lake Dunn north of Aramac, and again Pentland west of Charters Towers this year....
Salesyard boost
The Western Queensland Livestock Exchange upgrades will be completed within the coming weeks as a part of a promise made by the Palaszczuk Government...
Athletics results in Mackay
This past weekend saw athletes from our club compete at the Mackay Athletics Track & Field Carnival along with our club meet on Sunday...
Western Roses Week
Agricultural Shows in Central Queensland even play a role in gardening.
As our Agricultural Shows over the next few months always seem to be...
New Queens of Pairs
The final of the Ladies Championship Pairs has been run and won for 2022.
We saw the 2021 champs Coral Williamson and Gail Butt...
Longreach Regional Council appoints new Chief Executive Officer
Longreach Regional Council has announced the appointment of Dirk Dowling as its new Chief Executive Officer, who will commence duties in July.
Mr Dowling is...
Drought innovation node launched
The SQNNSW Innovation Hub launched its Longreach Node this week, with runs already on the scoreboard for the Longreach region.
SQNNSW Innovation Hub Director...
AI thinks it’s above the law, warn regional publishers
Country Press Australia (CPA) has welcomed the Albanese Government’s decision to rule out a copyright exemption for AI companies, but says urgent action is...
