Mary and Martha’s open their doors
When popular Tambo Coffee Shop Cindy’s closed down, local couple Danae and Josh Phelps saw an opportunity for a new business in town. ...
Community Events
Lions Club of Longreach Christmas Street Party
Groups, organisations, and individuals are invited to operate a stall at no charge. Registrations are due by Friday,...
Mitchell Grass Retreat stands tall at state tourism awards… West is the best
Longreach’s very own Mitchell Grass Retreat travelled to Cairns on Friday, 24 November for the Queensland Tourism Awards, a night which features some of...
Vigil condemns ‘silence’ over sexual violence claims
With their mouths taped shut, hundreds of women stood in solidarity with their Israeli counterparts to condemn reports of sexual violence at the hands...
Andrew O’Keefe pleads guilty to drug-driving
Former Seven Network personality Andrew O'Keefe has avoided another day in court, pleading guilty to drug-driving the day he was scheduled for a court...
Winton information forum
Over 50 people attended the information forum offered by the Winton Shire Council last week to update on some of the local laws that...
No damp spirits at St Pat’s
If there are storms around, St Pats Fete night is often under them and this year some welcome rain fell during the day and...
Getting tough on dog laws
Tougher penalties for irresponsible dog owners have been introduced to Parliament after thousands of Queenslanders backed proposed changes to dangerous dog laws.
Penalties include up...
Networking, advocacy for region on agenda
I’m in Brisbane this week as Chair of RAPAD, where we’re hosting our annual ‘Friends of RAPAD’ event.
It’s a great opportunity to connect...
Grevillea cultivars are worth preserving
Over the last 40 years plants like Grevillea Robyn Gordon and Grevillea Honey Gem have become some of the most popular sold in nurseries....
CQ Beef Corridors spared from chop
The Queensland Beef Corridors (QBC) group, representing seven Central Queensland councils, is pleased to see a $400 million investment in road network upgrades survive...
Issues on agenda at Agforce forum
The Central West was place to be for primary producers last week, with Agforce Queensland holding its Northern Region Forum and Dinner at the...
Show – What you need to know
FAST FACTS FOR THE LONGREACH SHOW
WHAT DATE IS IT ON?
The show is on Friday, 24 May, to coincide with the public holiday.
WHEN DO THE...
