Glencore, Rio abandon merger talks for third time
Rio Tinto has walked away from takeover talks with Glencore, ending months of negotiations over a tie-up that would have reshaped the global mining...
Archives: What was in the news 73 years ago
ON THIS DAY
13 February 1953
The first prosecution for a breach of the Liquor Act in Longreach for four years resulted in a fine of...
On This Day: World Radio Day!
The world used to be a much bigger place, at least when you consider the difficulty involved in transmitting information from one place to...
NSW man charged after cocaine and meth seized near Winton
Police have charged a 31-year-old man with dangerous drug offences following a vehicle search at Winton on Sunday, 1 February.
It will be alleged around...
Idol dream continues for Riley
Longreach singer Riley Zischke has booked his place in the next round of this year’s Australian Idol, earning a Golden Ticket and keeping the...
In Brief
Easter stallholders call
Expressions of interest are now open to be part of Easter in Edkins, to be held on Saturday, 28 March at Longreach's...
Local butcher shop launch
Bluegrass Meats will officially open its doors on Monday, 16 February, bringing a new butcher shop to the main street of Longreach.
Located at 118...
True love and Tim Tams
There’s nothing like a couple of weeks away from home to make me appreciate the better half.
I wasn’t the only one who missed him,...
On This Day: National Latte Day!
Macaroni and cheese, fish and chips, cookies and cream, or chips and salsa.
Some foods were just made to go together!
The same goes...
Coalition touts era of trust and unity after split
Liberal and National leaders insist they trust each other, guaranteeing no further Coalition break-ups after striking a deal to end the parties' second split...
Stanthorpe Festival – crushing for 60 years
Queensland’s Granite Belt comes alive this month for the long-running Stanthorpe Apple and Grape Harvest Festival - a celebration of food, wine and community.
The...
Grants to power first-nations-led climate solutions in rural Australia
First Nations-led and First Nations-directed organisations in remote, rural and regional communities across Australia are encouraged to apply for grants of up to $20,000...
Online Ai training for outback community organisations and small business
Curious about how artificial intelligence can help you in everyday life?
Join a free online session for volunteers and community organisations, as well as...
