Weekly Yarn
Local vendors Sue Smith, Rhiannon Matthews, Dave Weger, and Jo Thomas have had a quiet week besides their occasional chit-chats amongst themselves.
They all...
Vox pop: How do you have your coffee?
Annette Grey has a Flat White - it's just what she prefers. She bought hers from the Merino Bakery, and it is "excellent".
Merrilyn...
Community Event Billboard
When attending events remember to wear a mask and be mindful of social distancing.
If you have an event you’d like to see on...
Tourist Park overhaul
With aims to be completed by peak tourist season, the Longreach Tourist Park is currently undergoing renovations that will completely revolutionise the way the...
Aboriginal Way Sign to commemorate history
New signs looking to be erected around the Central West will detail the rich history of the region.
The project has been jointly organised...
Blast from the Past – The Antics of Premiers
Following is a front-page story from the 6 February edition of the Longreach Leader.
The unabashed effrontery of the Premiers in their efforts to...
Delivering outback jabs
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RDFS) Queensland Section has commenced the rollout of paediatric COVID 19 vaccinations in Western Queensland for children aged 5-11.
They...
Balance needed with shearing wages
Shearing wages in southern states have, in some cases, risen well above the award rate of $3.80 a head.
Dunraven Station Operator and AgForce...
Beer tax untimely
Outback pubs have united with other industry interests to ask the Government to rethink the “beer tax” this year.
The Queensland Hotels Association, Clubs...
Thomson highest seen in many years
For the first time in many years, the Thomson River has begun to flood.
Locals have been able to see the river reach levels...
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...
