Worker Shortages felt across the west
As, what is looking to be, one of the busiest tourist seasons in the west approaches, tourism vendors and local stores are struggling to...
Merino to Meat Sheep
The Merino sheep was the reigning monarch of Australia’s economy for a century.
The slogan that Australia ‘rides on the sheep’s back’ was more than...
WOW reveals program
Locals can get excited as one of the most highly anticipated events of the year has released its festival programs.
WOW (Women of the...
Blast from the Past: The Dingo problem is now a National one
The following made was taken from the Longreach Leader 27 February 1947 edition.
The dingo problem is now a national one and the days...
Longreach Renal Nurses Key to Dialysis Unit Operations
With construction of Longreach Hospital’s renal dialysis unit due to commence in June 2022, local member for Gregory Lachlan Millar, MP lodged a Question...
Council planning scheme seeking public input
The Longreach Regional Council are seeking local consultation on making major amendments to the Longreach Planning Scheme.
At this month’s council meeting, a list...
Big weekend of bowls
Another busy weekend on the green last week with four championship games on Saturday, one game early Sunday, and another four on Sunday afternoon...
Q&A with Senior Constable Scott Fayers
1. How did you end up in Blackall?
My wife did part of her nurse training out here in the Central West and spent...
Jundah locals recognised
Barcoo locals from far and wide gathered in Jundah for a belated Australia Day award ceremony.
The ceremony in Jundah was postponed by the...
Floods lingering across the West
Central West communities are continuing to deal with the aftermath of recent flooding and persistent wet weather, with road access across parts of the...
