Bloomin’ beautiful for Christmas
Floral arrangements are a perfect way to add some colour to your Yule time table. Ensure your house is looking its festive, floral best...
For the love of trees
Welcome to my very first Garden column for the Longreach and Central West Leader.
So to start the very first column, I invited mayors...
Decision made on Renewable Energy Zone
The Barcaldine Regional Council has officially decided to fund $1 million to the Barcaldine Renewable Energy Zone - claiming that while it is a...
The doctor, the businessman and the bogged plane
In the 1940s, the Australian Inland Mission (AIM) Aerial Medical Service, which later became The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS), was a remarkable and...
Celebrating a year of milestones
The Longreach Arts and Culture Association held a Christmas dinner to celebrate a year of great achievements.
The event was held at the Longreach...
Isisford Santa competition continues to grow
In its third year, the Isisford Santa competition has begun to inspire westerners from outside of the town, despite not being officially judged.
Community...
Call for care around wildlife
After seeing an influx of wildlife activity recently, the Western Rehabilitation Centre has called on residents to be more considerate among our new additions....
Central West hospitals celebrate anniversaries
The two most nascent hospitals in the central west region have celebrated their anniversaries in the past month.
Blackall’s new $20.11 million hospital and...
Divining in a drought
There’s been a lot of rain recently, but it was a not-too-distant memory graziers in Opalton had of a struggle to find water.
However,...
WOW to hit Longreach
The Women of the World Festival has announced that it will hit Longreach March next year after postponing in July due to COVID.
Locals will...
The Leader is back!
Christmas has come early for locals who have been eagerly awaiting the new Leader.
Community member Donna Dickson picked up her Leader shortly after...
Wildlife care group calls for care around new residents
AFTER seeing an influx of wildlife activity recently, the Western Rehabilitation Centre has called on residents to be more considerate among our new additions.
Wildlife...
ON THIS DAY: BE LATE FOR SOMETHING DAY – AND MICHAEL...
Punctuality is something that is held in high esteem within the modern world, so much so that time-keeping can often dominate a person’s life.
That’s...
