Thomson tribulations
FROM across Australia adventurers gathered for their chance at securing a portion of the Longreach Yellowbelly Classic’s massive prize pool.
Along the banks, attendees...
Barcaldine school receives flashing speed signs
A BARCALDINE school has received new Flashing School Zone Signs as a part of an initiative of the Palaszczuk Government.
St Joseph’s...
Assiduous servicemen touted heroes
IF YOU don’t know them, you should — two hardworking local servicemen have been nominated as Everyday Heroes.
QBANK postponed its annual Everyday...
Wheelchair bikie rides west
AN entrepreneurial campaigner will make his way west to raise funds for spinal research and lobby for more accessible tourism.
Bevan Kearsley founded...
Get loud for Emmy
ONCE again, the Kerryn Elliott and Sam Geltch family is raising funding for Loud Shirt Day and asking for your help.
The family is...
Strengthening school friendships
A WHOLE school cluster brought kids from surrounding isolated properties into Longreach for a week of classroom experiences.?
Longreach School of Distance Education...
Students whet their appetites in the name of science
THROUGH the power of science, Longreach students participated in several activities, for National Science Week, which tested their knowledge and intuition.
Longreach State...
The School’s Big Dig and Teacher Thrilled with Dinosaur Discovery
The Longreach Leader asked two very special journalists, Sidney Searle and Faria Mahbub to cover an amazing discovery in Winton...
On August 10, at St...
Vietnam veterans paid respect
VIETNAM Veterans’ Day, developed out of Long Tan Day, is a day to commemorate and thank those who fought and died during the Vietnam...
Blackall bash a boisterous buzz
IT was only the second Better in Blackall Festival, yet the event proved itself to be a must for tourists and locals alike. ...
Cops, coffee, and caution.
LOCAL police officers took a moment this week to slow down and connect with motorists over a hot cuppa.
Constable Tom Patten said...
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...
Fuller stars in Australia PM XIII win over PNG rivals
Ethan Strange has helped inspire the Australian Prime Minister's XIII to a 28-10 win over Papua New Guinea PM XIII in the annual clash...
