Stefan OAM ’’cut his teeth’’ in Longreach
Mr Ackerie waspresented his OAM by Queensland Governor, His Excellency, The Honourable Paulde Jersey AC at Government House earlier this month.
Sinceemigrating from his home...
Rock solid success for Opal Festival
Established by theQueensland Boulder Opal Association (QBOA), the two-day event allows traders tosell their rough and cut stones in the Outback town, as well...
Roadworks in Mayfair
Between the 12th and 16th of October, the Mayfair estatewill be undergoing geotechnical investigation works.
This will cause intermittent shoulder and lane closures duringthe...
Longreach Police stop to remember fallen comrades
Due to Covid-19restrictions, Queensland Police were unable to hold annual ceremonies ormarches, resulting in the creation of a live-streamed wreath laying ceremonyfrom 10am to...
Cadillacs Cruise Country
The vehicles are part of theCadillac-LaSalle Club of Australia, a non-for-profit organisation establishedin 1970 and dedicated to the preservation and restoration of Cadillac andLaSalle...
It’’s a Long (reach) way to the top!
MsPerry grew up in Longreach where she was High School Captain in 2018 and workedpart-time as a bakery supervisor.
Aftercompleting Year 12, Ms Perry contacted...
Water Restrictions Tighten
As of the 8th of October, water restrictions in Emerald,Blackwater, and Bluff will increase to level 2.
The restrictions apply to the use of urban...
Sprout Agribusiness 2020 Longreach Cup Races
Based on theirwins, arguably they could be crowned Queensland’s Country Heroes come finalsday in Brisbane.
Three othervenues held heats on Saturday, with winners coming from...
Aramac gets loud to support deaf child
Createdby Hear and Say, a non-for-profit organisation dedicated to teaching childrenhow to hear and communicate, Loud Shirt Day is a fundraiser which encouragescommunities across...
Bushrangers blast remote ATMs
Local residentssaid they heard loud noises, including the sound of a vehicle leaving town.
Acting SeniorSergeant of Longreach Police, Al McPhee, said the incident could...
Neil’’s decade of volunteer emergency service
The 73-year-oldhas been an active member of Longreach SES since 2010, involving himselfheavily in community events such as the annual Fire Trials and Outback...
Moon Rock for Monday lands at the Royal Open Air Theatre this Monday
Moon Rock For Monday - QLD Premiere
21 Sep Monday 7pm at the Royal Open Air Theatre, Winton QLDSET IN SYDNEY, 1999, after an...
Archives: What was in the news 73 years ago
On this day 30 May 1952:
Building operations at the Longreach Powerhouse are set to be discontinued, following a decision made by the Longreach Shire...
