Community Events
WEEKLY
Sunshine Physio and Pilates - Sundays
After a long hiatus, pilates will be starting back at Ilfracombe. Same great location, same great flow......
CapRescue launches annual appeal
CapRescue's annual appeal has been launched for another year to raise funds to keep flying and providing a vital service to the people of...
Digging up lodge’s secrets
We often get asked “What’s that little house in the old part of the cemetery?”
The official title of that little house is...
New home for Winton Men’s Shed
The annual general meeting of the Winton Men’s Shed was held last week at the club building.
Fourteen people attended with another five apologies.
Shane Mann...
Majestic birdlife returns
We started shearing last week, a little late on account of the ‘wet event’, which has upset timetables all across the west.
In spite of...
Start the conversation, go blue
The Blue Tree Project is gaining momentum as a powerful mental health initiative across Australia.
Founded in 2019, the project encourages individuals to paint...
Health staff make a meal of it
Central West Hospital and Health Service Allied Health staff have made their Fridays extra special, with nine staff members coming together to share...
News in Brief
Have your say on budget
Barcaldine Regional Council will be visiting each town hall in the region over the coming weeks to provide an overview...
A special day on the track
Longreach Jockey Club’s annual Mother’s Day race meeting last Sunday was made unforgettable with a special celebration honouring one of the region's true racing...
Letters to the editor
TRUE LEADERSHIP IS NEEDED
The main reason for the huge swing to Labor was the fear of a Labor Green minority.
But the result of an...
Sports Minister visits Longreach Bowls Club
With plenty of club members away at the State District Titles, it was a quieter time on the green last weekend at Longreach Bowls...
Canavan falls short in leadership bid
Maranoa MP David Littleproud will remain as leader of the National Party, with Senator Matt Canavan failing in his bid for the top job...
Productivity decline risks economic growth
This week the RBA has given its strongest warning yet that our poor productivity performance is threatening the living standards of Australians.
While the RBA...
