Grant relief for graziers
Graziers across western Queensland impacted by this year’s floods can now access grants of up to $500,000 to repair or replace damaged exclusion fencing,...
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Time is running out to win the journey of a lifetime!
Entries close at noon on Thursday, 14 August, so don’t miss your chance to...
Racing clubs across Gregory electorate to share in state funding
Country racing clubs across the Gregory electorate are set to benefit from a major funding injection, with more than $3 million earmarked for infrastructure...
Brain science could help break Qld’s NAPLAN spiral
CQUniversity expert says neuroscience-backed strategies offer real answers to the State’s learning slump.
Queensland’s 2025 NAPLAN results paint a concerning picture, but the solution may...
Beef inquiry bid fails
The Coalition has blasted the Federal Government and the Greens after a push for a Senate inquiry into the controversial decision to allow beef...
Blackall hotel going up for auction
Have you ever wanted to own an old country pub, but haven't found the right one? Well, this might just be the news you've...
Share the Dignity this August
Share the Dignity is rallying Australians this month to donate period products for its Dignity Drive, while simultaneously calling on men to step up...
Stonehenge, Home of the Real Dutton’s
Stone and Dutton — currently good ingredients for an entertaining, multi-generational story.
Just look at what Taylor Sheridan has done with the television series...
The true value of Blackall’s Work Camp
Blackall-Tambo Regional Council hosted the 2025 Work Camp Forum last week.
Held annually in different towns, it was attended by personnel from Barcaldine, Isaac and...
News in Brief
TEACHER STRIKE
Queensland's teachers will strike for the first time in more than 15 years after rejecting a government pay offer.
Thousands will walk off the...
Central Queensland Health Awards celebrate star performers
Central Queensland Health has celebrated its star performers, including the Longreach Renal Service team, with the 2025 Staff Recognition Awards, presented in Gladstone last...
Archives: What was in the news 73 years ago
ON THIS DAY
1 August 1952
More than 600 Longreach youngsters packed away their books yesterday as schools closed for the mid-winter break.
Around 350 students from...