Barefoot local takes on the best
Longreach local Cody Janke – who has been training for over 11 years – was given the opportunity to test his skills against the...
31 win streak ended
The Juggernaut that is Wellshot Cricket was finally brought to its knees when Birdcage Cricket – once the underdogs – managed to keep the...
Blast from the Past: Aerial Services
JANUARY OPERATION
"The summary of operations for January issued by "Qantas" states that during the month route passengers, single stages, totalled 159;
taxi passengers...
Radiographer says goodbye
Now retiring radiographer John Currie will be moving on to greener pastures as he makes his trip back home to Westbrook New Zealand.
Mr...
Mobil owners get taste of outback
The Mobil in Barcaldine has new owners who are looking to bring a fresh approach to service in the outback.
Venkat Ashish Kumar Jonnada...
Simplicity shines in CODA
Formulaic endeavours sometimes come along which manage to surpass all perceived expectations, proving that any film can achieve greatness and prosper because of its...
Capras kick off
‘Excited’ was the word used to describe how Rockhampton Leagues Club CQ Capras' new head coach Lionel Harbin is feeling before his sides’ opening...
Katter fires against firearm restrictions
Traeger MP Robbie Katter has hit out against the State Government's war on licensed firearm owners stating that they compromise community safety.
Mr Katter...
Officer in Charge says goodbye
I wish to advise the community members that my time in Longreach is sadly coming to an end.
I originally came out here back...
Garden of Doom
I’m not much of a gardener.
Back in Canada, I had a lovely garden, which I inherited from the elderly lady from whom I...
Future sporting champions
Like most of us, I have had a passing interest in the Winter Olympics.
When I say passing, I mean I watched a...
Nail-biting Bowls
Well it was full-on in competition bowls last weekend, with some outstanding close games.
This correspondent had a bit much on wearing various hats...
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...
