Archives: What was in the news 75 years ago
ON THIS DAY
28 April 1950
Longreach will soon be home to a £20,000 Olympic-style swimming pool, serving as a War Memorial for the Shire.
The ambitious...
Painting brings tranquility to boardroom
At this month’s Blackall-Tambo Regional Council general meeting held in the Blackall boardroom, it was evident work had been undertaken.
It was on show for...
Big plans for Barty’s Place
AB Paterson College on the Gold Coast, developers and owners of the $6 million function centre Barty’s Place in Winton, are keen to open...
Early voting centre opening
If you're looking to vote early at Longreach for the 2025 Federal Election, the early voting centre will open on Monday, 28 April.
Early voting...
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WEEKLY
Sunshine Physio and Pilates - Sundays
After a long hiatus, pilates will be starting back at Ilfracombe. Same great location, same great flow......
Nothing corny about Corfield
Corfield township, just an hour north of Winton, helped the shire celebrate Winton 150 with corned meat at the Corfield morning tea.
What a misnomer...
A time to reflect
It’s always an honour for me to step in as acting mayor on occasion.
With the Mayor away trekking the Kokoda track, it falls to...
‘Muttaburra Mick’ proud to serve
Mick Scott (Full name is Richard Thomas Scott) was born in Muttaburra on 3 August, 1920.
He grew up in the Muttaburra area and was...
Visitors here to help
Welcome visitors to Winton recently have been representatives offering assistance.
Angie from RESQ Plus, based in Longreach, visits once a month and was in town...
‘Bush rider’s’ wartime memories
This Anzac Day will be a special day for a Toowoomba author.
Twenty years after the death of her father, Jeanette Wehl has compiled handwritten...
Get marching for Anzac Day
Anzac Day marches will be held throughout the Central West on Friday, 25 April.
In Longreach, those marching are invited to assemble for the main...
Collaboration on resident care in the outback
Kate Isles, director of Infinitum Partners, consultants to the Winton Shire Council on the shire’s policy being developed around resident care across the ages,...
Devils run riot in Winton
The Devils downed the Alpha Brumbies at Winton’s Eric Lenton Memorial Sports Ground on Saturday, with the hosts securing an important 28-10 win.
The victory...
