Birthing babies in the Outback
MIDWIVES were recognised for their skills, compassion, and commitment as International Midwives Day was celebrated last Wednesday at Longreach Hospital.
Midwives play an essential...
‘Ewe’ll’ have a good time
AFTER one-year hiatus due to COVID-19, the Isisford Wool and Sheep Show is back, this time with a special guest.
Also known...
The sky is the limit
MARNIE Louise Sluice, 73, is the longest-serving air hostess in Australia.
She had been an air hostess for just over 52 years and...
Sun continues to shine on regional tourism
THE Central Queensland Highlands has weathered the COVID-19 pandemic well, with the visitor economy remaining strong and poised to continue as the region heads...
New exhibition at Qantas Founders
LAST month a replica of the iconic Boeing 747-200 First Class lounge was unveiled at the Qantas Founders Museum.
Qantas board members including...
We will remember them
ON Anzac day students, staff, parents, and invited guests gathered for Longreach State High School’s annual Anzac Day ceremony.
Official guests present were...
New sporting club to come to Emerald
The club will be a permanent fixture at the PCYC, and this “Come and Try” event will be their first.
Club President Wendy...
60 years ago, Longreach changed forever…
Originally published in The Longreach Leader, May 19, 1961.
It Was Last Flight
The five men were killed in what was to have been the...
Flood discussion valuable for future
A LOCAL council was all ears when they held acommunity discussion yesterday about the devastating floods that sweptthrough the Gemfields earlier this year.
The Central...
Man charged with rape in Longreach
LONGREACH detectives have charged a man following the alleged rape of a teenager on Saturday morning.
The 27-year-old man allegedly assaulted the 18-year-old woman...
Two-vehicle collision in Emerald
A TWO vehicle collision occurred near Clermont St and OpalSt in Emerald last night.
Paramedics responded to the scene, which occurred at 7.15pm.
One patient was...
Longreach midwife meets with minister
TO recognise International Day of the Midwife (Today, May 5), the Minister for Health and Ambulance Services Yvette D’Ath visited Longreach Hospital and met...
Annual carnival a success
Longreach hosted its biggest weekend of athletics yet, with hundreds of competitors and their families arriving for the town’s annual Outback Sunset Carnival.
The two-day...
