Wide mobile outage
A mobile network outage spanning hundreds of kilometres in distance occurred on Saturday, 31 January, affecting over 11,072 services.
Optus advised of the Significant Local...
Competition very high
Competition games were played on both Saturday and Sunday last weekend and again the standard of some bowls was a very high level.
Yes,...
Waddy-ya know? Sam’s skills measure up
Meet another great crew member of Desert Channels.
Sam Jackson grew up spending time in the outback with his father, learning from more than 40...
Three new gas exploration areas unlocked
Three new gas exploration areas have been unlocked near the Queensland–South Australia border, laying the foundations for the next wave of gas production.
The Queensland...
Libs urge leadership rivals to reflect amid tensions
A meeting between Liberal MPs to thrash out a deal to take over as opposition leader on the morning of a funeral for a...
Government sets inflation target
Australia now has the highest inflation rate and the highest interest rates in the developed world.
In the second half of last year, Australian inflation...
Aviation talks return West
The future of regional air services is back on the agenda in outback Queensland, with the State Government launching the next phase of community...
Century old records tumble as ‘heat dome’ persists
More all-time temperature records have been smashed across Australia's interior as a climate change-fuelled heatwave grips the continent.
Some of the hottest temperatures included the...
Seniors enjoy Aus Day lunch
More than 90 seniors gathered at the Longreach RSL on Australia Day, enjoying a free community lunch as part of the Longreach Regional Council’s...
Winton citizens recognised on Australia Day
Winton residents came together to celebrate Australia Day on Monday, 26 January, with the shire's annual awards forming the centrepiece of the event.
Julie Mann...
Australia Day across the Longreach Region
Australia Day celebrations across the region were marked by strong community turnout and widespread support for award recipients, with ceremonies held in Yaraka, Isisford,...
News in Brief
Ilfracombe water security update
Longreach Regional Council will hold a special community forum on Monday, 2 February, at the Ilfracombe Recreation Centre from 5.30pm.
The one-off...
Online Ai training for outback community organisations and small business
Curious about how artificial intelligence can help you in everyday life?
Join a free online session for volunteers and community organisations, as well as...
