Western writers encouraged in essay prize
AN UPCOMING prestigious writing prize urges writers from the central west to have a go at winning $2,000.
The Arts Central Queensland Lorna McDonald...
Cutloose! Barcy students drip with talent
STUDENTS from Barcaldine State School Prep-12 are preparing a world-first theatre production of Cutloose, and adaptation of the hit 80s film, Footloose.
Media...
Final rollout for Longreach firies
LAST month, the trucks from the Longreach Fire Department rolled out the historic fire station for the last time.
Local fire and safety...
Driving for drought
A FUNDRAISER for Drought Angels is bringing an eye-catching iconic convoy of LandCruisers through 18 towns over eight nights, including Barcaldine and Ilfracombe tomorrow....
100-year celebrations rock Longreach
TWO buildings integral to Longreach’s history celebrated their 100-year birthdays with a massive celebration over the weekend.
It was an occasion that brought...
Rising above it all
LIFTING the spirits of youngsters who’ve had a rough stretch was evident by the smiles on faces upon touch-down of Kids and Champions helicopter...
The Longreach Olympics
DON’T be mistaken, the children running and jumping and throwing at the showgrounds this month were Olympians.
Or at least maybe, for one...
Gift-giving students celebrate 200 years
IT may have been described as random, but last Wednesday, local students managed great acts of kindness.
As a result of 200 years...
A step in time
The volunteers of the Longreach Archival And Historical Research Group Inc. have used all reasonable endeavours to ensure this information is as accurate as...
Longreachers meet in Brisbane
OLD and young may not have a lot in common, but, last Thursday at the Caxton Street Hotel, the attendees of a recent reunion...
Firey recognised for hard yakka
FIREMAN Glen Arrold was recognised this month during RFS Week for his service to the Jundah community.
On Saturday members of the Rural Fire...
Where Winton’s history meets modern hospitality
In the heart of Winton, the North Gregory Hotel stands as both a historic landmark and a hub of warm hospitality.
Since taking over in...
