Police ramp up probe into ‘sickening’ nurses video
One of the two public hospital nurses under investigation over a video in which they allegedly make anti-Semitic comments and appear to boast they...
Council lends assistance to flood-hit communities
Blackall-Tambo Regional Council (BTRC) has stepped in to assist flood-ravaged shires in North Queensland.
Mayor Andrew Martin said he had contacted the Local Government Association...
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ON THIS DAY
13 February 1953
Motor Gymkhana planned for Back to Longreach Week
As part of the festivities for Back to Longreach Week, a Motor Gymkhana...
Bank moratorium is in, but comes ‘too late’ for rural towns left behind
The major banks have agreed to stop regional bank closures until the end of July 2027.
It comes as part of a federal government effort...
Longreach Study Hub opens Monday
Students across Central West Queensland are set to benefit from the launch of eight new study hubs, providing essential resources and support for those...
Winton flies into Longreach
Winton came to Longreach last week. Not the town, but a new Qantaslink aircraft named after the town's place in aviation history.
The latest Dash-8...
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Council community visits
Barcaldine Regional Council is committed to community engagement and will regularly be out and about this year, giving members of the community...
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Sunshine Physio and Pilates - Sundays
After a long hiatus, pilates will be starting back at Ilfracombe. Same great location, same great flow......
Big wet in the Central West
While last week's heavy rainfalls are over, floodwaters remain in the Central West with roads closed to traffic around the region.
It comes as the...
On This Day: Valentine’s Day!
A day filled with love, romance and sweet gestures — the perfect opportunity to show affection towards those special people in your life.
Love and...
Council launches affordable housing project
Longreach Regional Council is set to begin construction on a new affordable housing project for council employees, thanks to an investment from the State...
GroWQ set for 2025 launch
The Western Queensland agricultural community is set to gather in Longreach for the GroWQ Ag Industry Roundtable on Wednesday, 26 February.
Held at Drover’s Place...
Livingstone Shire’s focus on future
Livingstone Shire is one of the hidden gems of the Queensland coast.
The municipality, covering 11,758 square kilometres, features some of the Sunshine State’s most...
