From dust to deluge
Despite predictions of a "long, hot El Nino summer", parts of the Central West have been bucketed by rain in recent days, with farmers...
New dump for Barcy
Residents in Barcaldine are advised that the new landfill site on Yellowjack Road is now open and available to use.
At this stage, the...
ECQ disclosures way ahead for 2024 local gov elections
The local Government elections are not scheduled until 16 March 2024 and already the Electoral Commission of Queensland (ECQ) have seen $1.5 million in...
CWHHS innovation the start to key conversations
A Central West Hospital and Health Service (CWHHS) initiative has the potential to be rolled out state-wide, with Queensland Health undergoing formal trials.
The...
Last of the finals played
Well, it’s been a long year on the green and although social games will keep being played, the competition games have now finished for...
Queensland’s racing integrity framework set for review
Racing Minister Grace Grace has announced an independent best practice review of the state’s racing regulatory body, the Queensland Racing Integrity Commission (QRIC), starting...
Value must remain with landholder
As the end of the year relentlessly charges towards us…it gives us some precious moments to reflect on the challenges we have faced and...
Inquiry into food security released
The Australian Parliament’s Agriculture Committee has released its report for its inquiry into food security in Australia.
The inquiry examined ways to strengthen and...
Livestock sustainability story hits the world stage at COP28
The Australian livestock sector’s progress and achievements in climate sustainability is being put into the global spotlight at the COP28 summit in Dubai.
The annual...
Show us the climate money, women activists tell COP28
When Stephanie Akrumah founded the Centre for Green Growth, a Ghanaian organisation that trains women in her country on how to adapt to climate...
Grant welcomed
Back in August/September, the Longreach Athletics Club was nominated for the Commonwealth Bank Community Grant Fund.
We are pleased to announce that we secured this...
Longreach round-up
It was great to welcome Minister for Regional Development, Manufacturing and Water, Glenn Butcher, to the region this week.
He was here to finally...
Murder of Indigenous women a national crisis: PM
Gendered violence is a national crisis and the disproportionate murder of Indigenous women is particularly alarming, the prime minister says.
As Anthony Albanese prepares to...
