The bright side of drought
I have a friend who posts motivational messages that encourage positive thinking, even about the negatives in your life.
I think we can agree...
Santa visits the outer Barcoo
Yaraka residents were given a treat recently when Santa, with an Elf, drove into town on a motorbike to deliver presents to the 25...
Garden club’s year of growth
The Longreach Garden Club has held its final meeting of a year of many exciting adventures.
Club president Linda Tait said this year, and...
Massive turnout for street party
The annual Lions Club Christmas Street Party saw a massive turnout, with vendors finding sales promising and Longreachers able to shop for presents locally....
Hibuscus of the west
Hibiscus rosa sinensis has had a long history and successful history with the gardeners of Western Queensland.
With Blackall being acknowledged as having one of...
The best Christmas present ever
As borders open over this weekend many friends and families will look to reunite over Christmas.
Longreach community member and au pair Katherine Oliver...
Haulin’ for the holidays
A new addition came to this year’s Longreach Christmas Street party – a Truck Pull out front of the old Fire Station.
Local groups...
Budding artist to perform at road to rodeo
A budding Tiktok star will be among the exciting line-up for the highly anticipated Road to Rodeo April 30 next year.
Road to rodeo...
Cinema returns for one night only
This weekend Longreach locals will be treated to a special event, hosted by Outback Cinema Gurus Norm and Edna Salsbury.
Tomorrow night at the...
Campaign entices CW migration
A new advertising campaign organised by the Remote Area Planning and Development Board (RAPAD) plans to target the sore spots of inner-city livers and...
Desert Channels fracking likely
Graziers, conservationists, and Traditional Owners from the channels have expressed deep concerns after the Palaszczuk Government approved production for contentious shale oil fracking licenses.
Members...
Pelicans hold swimming carnival
After a successful returning year, the Winton Pelican Swim Club held a swimming carnival to end the year off.
Club president Penny Holcombe said...
Town set for mini-marathon
Longreach locals and visitors will lace up this Sunday, 7 September, for the 35th running of the Meagan Walker Mini Marathon — a community...
