Officers swoop in
Seventy-one charges have been laid after a three-day police crackdown into drug and traffic offences in Longreach last week.
Acting Senior Sergeant Michael Hobden said...
Flower of remembrance
FLANDERS POPPY
This Saturday is Remembrance Day, and there is a plant that plays a very important role in remembering the day.
The plant...
The olive branch remains outstretched
The olive branch remains outstretched...but we are increasingly nervous.
Despite seeking undertakings that we would be brought into the room and act in the spirit...
A cool white garden
The very warm weather that we experienced during most of this week can be made to feel even hotter when looking into the garden...
Rainbow Lorikeet declared a top bird
With more than 420,000 votes counted for BirdLife Australia's Aussie Bird Count, the colourful Rainbow Lorikeet once again comes out on top, beating the...
Rural Aid fears ‘tipping point’ after driest three months on record
The surging demand for fodder for drought-stricken livestock has come as no surprise to rural charity Rural Aid.
The charity says the Bureau’s declaration...
The road down to Isisford
On 7 October, members from the Longreach Archival and Historical Research Group went on a road trip to Isisford.
We felt it was warranted...
Eighteen youths charged
A week-long crime crackdown with Taskforce Guardian in conjunction with Mount Isa police has resulted in 18 young people being charged with 68 offences.
Taskforce...
What do you love about living in the bush?
The Outback Regional Gallery Winton is seeking artworks from young people aged between 5 to 14 years living in the regions of Winton, Longreach,...
Schoolies almost upon us
Australian summer is almost upon us, meaning that thousands of bright eyed, bushy tailed school leavers are preparing to descend to holiday locations around...
Busy end to the year
I just want to start by thanking everyone who came together at the last minute to help make the visit of the Governor-General possible....
Longreach remembers
Locals attended Edkins Park in Longreach on Saturday, 11 November, to pay their respects and honour the men and women for their courage and...
Murder of Indigenous women a national crisis: PM
Gendered violence is a national crisis and the disproportionate murder of Indigenous women is particularly alarming, the prime minister says.
As Anthony Albanese prepares to...
