Stormbirds into grandfinal
After a 21-20 nailbiter against Fury, the Longreach netball team Stormbirds have earned themselves a shot at knocking off multi-year premiers Tension.
Stormbirds captain...
McMahon stars at Beetoota races
The annual Beetoota Cup race meeting kicked off the river circuit of racing on Saturday, with the annual two-day Birdsville meeting to follow this...
Happy wattle day
I thought it would be appropriate today to write about a significant piece of Australian horticultural history.
Did you know that yesterday was National...
Legends of Ilfracombe: old and new
I was in town last week picking up a late birthday present from the post office.
By town, I mean Ilfracombe.
I decided to sit...
Wool Market Report
The Australian wool market has recorded no overall movement for the second consecutive series.
Due to a lack of quantity in the West at...
Beef up for forum
Two Beefup Forums will be held in the central west over the coming week in Blackall on Tuesday 6 September and Winton on Friday...
Western reflections, Part 1
Almost five months ago, I moved to Longreach, a small town in outback Queensland.
I didn’t move there because I wanted a ‘tree change’,...
20 years of community and fitness
The sun has sent on the 20th Anniversary of the Outback Sunset Carnival, and it has been a weekend for both young and returning...
Commonwealth performer returns
Former athlete Joshua Ahwong has made the trip from Perth to return to Longreach after an illustrious career as a runner, including attending the...
Growing interest in women in rough-handling
Originally a bartender at the Birdcage: now an international superstar; Emily Colits, since starting her journey as a cowgirl has made a name for...
Lloydy’s serve
Mark this date in your diaries, I am about to say something nice about fishing!
Of course, those who know me will know...
$100 boost for school Families coming
Every primary-school-aged child across Queensland’s state, catholic and independent schools will receive a $100 credit to help ease costs for families.
The Queensland Government's Back...
