Annual Bush Bash returns to the west
Golden Guitar winning country singer-songwriter Brendon Walmsley has headed west for his annual Christmas For The Bush Bash, taking songs from his acclaimed album...
Heatwave warning for much of the state
Temperatures are forecast to be dangerously high today (Tuesday, 25 November) with heatwave warnings ranging from low to extreme throughout most of the state.
Longreach...
Beef roads works kick off
Work has begun on a $500 million program to beef up key cattle freight routes in Central Queensland.
The $47.5 million early works package begins...
$96.5 million website getting another update
Leader of The Nationals David Littleproud said there should be consequences after revelations the Bureau of Meteorology’s (BOM) unpopular new website cost millions of...
Every family needs a farmer — and AgForce by their side
Looking back on the past year, I’m proud to say AgForce has continued to deliver for Queensland producers — advocating fiercely, adapting strategically, and...
The case for affordable energy
There remains over 700 million people in the world without access to electricity.
Two billion people do not have access to clean cooking methods.
Because of...
Christmas in the Outback
Entries for the 150 word short short story competition can be made at www.outbackwritersfestival.com
Meanwhile, here is another for festive reading - BBQ for Christmas...
Ballard to start new journey after Longreach service
Admired former hoop Keith Ballard created national headlines when he retired from the saddle late last year as the oldest active jockey in Australia.
A...
Staying well this festive season
“Christmas is meant to be joyful, but for many of us it can feel overwhelming,” said Outback Futures psychologist Quentin.
“There’s pressure to do lots...
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Social Tennis
Grab your racquet (or borrow one) and join the Longreach Tennis Club for a hit every Tuesday. Come down for some...
News in Brief
Longreach - burns
A woman in her 20s with burns to her face and hands was transported to Longreach Hospital at 6pm on Wednesday, 19...
Taking road less travelled
The final of three instalments, travelling from Rockhampton to Broome, taking lesser roads, enjoying the Outback.
At Daly Waters, a traveller’s greatest challenge is waking...
Riders eye Central West odyssey
Longreach will again be the finishing point for one of regional Queensland’s most significant fundraising events, with RideWest set to cross the line in...
