Archives: What was in the news 73 years ago
ON THIS DAY
23 January 1953:
Strong criticism of the condition of the Longreach–Winton Road was levelled this week by the Morella Branch of the Central...
Hanson eyes Maranoa with Longreach office plan
Pauline Hanson's One Nation Party has its sights on the electorate of Maranoa, with a well-known local identity in talks to run against Nationals...
Mystery surrounds teenager’s death on K’gari
Rangers warned of aggressive dingo behaviour before a woman's body was found at a popular tourist spot near a pack of the wild dogs.
A...
Another big year in Longreach
I trust everyone had a good Christmas and New Years break, whether you stayed in our region or went elsewhere.
I know many locals...
News in Brief
Barcaldine – single-vehicle incident
Queensland Ambulance Service paramedics transported a stable male in his 70s with chest and back injuries to Barcaldine Hospital following...
Australia Day in the Longreach region
Australia Day celebrations will take place across the Central West on January 26, with events planned to recognise community spirit and local contribution in...
Community Events
WEEKLY
Social Tennis
Grab your racquet (or borrow one) and join the Longreach Tennis Club for a hit every Tuesday. Come down for some...
‘Refreshed approach’ at Blackall-Tambo
Australia Day celebrations across the Blackall–Tambo Region will place a strong focus on community recognition this year, with a refreshed approach to honouring local...
Barcy ready for Australia Day festivities
The Barcaldine Regional Council’s Australia Day festivities will begin in Alpha on Saturday, marking the start of a full weekend of celebrations across the...
Jack’s Law delivering for Central Queenslanders
Police have scanned almost 3000 people and seized more than 20 weapons across Central Queensland since Jack’s Law was expanded and made permanent, with...
Discovering Dunedin
Having explored the tourist meccas of the South Island of New Zealand (Queenstown and Christchurch) I thought it was time to venture further afield...
One misty, moisty morning
I woke up early on the weekend, unable to sleep much as I was due to fly out from Longreach.
Knowing further sleep was pointless,...
Online Ai training for outback community organisations and small business
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