Mayor’s Column
Hello again, it’s good to back after another busy couple of weeks.
A big thank you to everyone who paid their rates by the...
Winton Devils shine at Laurie Spina
Winton Junior Devils travelled to Townsville to participate in the 2022 Laurie Spina Shield.
Our Devils played five games on the first day and...
Time of the governess part 2
The following story is a follow up to the story in last week's edition titled, "Time of the governess".
This is a condensed extract...
Gearing up for the big show
Family-friendly and locally-driven is the key message of the Longreach Show Society leading into the 2022 Longreach Show.
There is something for everyone to...
Photo comp seeking entries
The Rural Aid Spirit of the Bush photography competition has returned in 2022 and is an exciting opportunity for local photographers.
Already the competition pool...
Restrictions to ease
Allowing for cases discharged after completing isolation, the total number of active cases in the region as of Tuesday was 15, all of whom...
SMA welcomes Sheep Meat Funding
Sheep Producers Australia has welcomed the $20.1 million over three years to strengthen on-farm biosecurity by supporting the adoption of livestock traceability reforms.
"The Federal...
New sustainable wool course
Sustainability is the name of the game, as Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) has released its first online course on the topic.
The Sustainablity and Wool...
Outback Futures lukewarm on budget
Outback Futures has welcomed the Federal Government’s announcement of $648.6 million for mental health and suicide prevention in this year’s Budget.
However, Chief Advocacy Officer,...
Cent sale to raise funds for big ball
A cent sale was held to fundraise for the upcoming Winton Community Ball.
The sale saw a huge turnout from locals.
There was a $5...
Q&A with Ben Galea
1. How did you end up in Longreach?
I was drawn to Western Qld as a teenager and worked around Winton after school. I moved...
Safety a priority on farms
On a farm in McKinlay, AgForce Queensland began a campaign that will have ramifications for farmers throughout Australia - the Zero Harm on Farm...
Health housing boost in West
Western Queensland health services are set to benefit from confirmed upgrades to staff accommodation in Longreach, Charleville, Winton and St George, with works progressing...
