Farewell to Winton, grandkids are calling
Noel Lenton has only ever lived in Vindex Street. Lisa had lived in Boulia before Winton. But like many grandparents, the grandchildren are elsewhere...
Outback spirit on show
Winton will burst into colour, music and unmistakable Outback spirit this September as the iconic Winton Outback Festival marks its 28th anniversary.
Held from Tuesday,...
Pub campground open for business
The countdown to Winton's annual Outback Festival is on, and publicans Kev and Jo Fawcett are ready, having reopened the campground at the iconic...
Future of Ag in focus
Agriculture’s next generation will be front and centre when GroWQ hosts the Future Grass Growers Forum in Longreach on Friday, 3 October.
The one-day event...
Qantas Founders Museum awarded for art installation
Qantas Founders Museum has been recognised as winner in the Projects and Organisations Award for its outstanding achievements in presenting Yayoi Kusama’s major contemporary...
Dunny Derby to steal the show
If there’s one event that captures the spirit of Winton’s Outback Festival, it’s the quirky, chaotic, and wildly entertaining Quilton Australian Outback Dunny Derby.
Each...
Archives: What was in the news 73 years ago
ON THIS DAY
19 September 1952
The Longreach Diggers have moved to establish a gun club, to be conducted under the auspices of the Longreach Sub-Branch...
Excitement builds for Ball
The countdown is on for one of Longreach’s most prestigious social gatherings, with the Flyers Ball set to return on Saturday, 4 October.
Tickets for...
News in Brief
Merino Bakery changing hands
After nine years, the Martyr family has sold Longreach's Merino Bakery.
Making the announcement on Facebook, the family said the new owners...
Festival fever hits Winton
Winton is just days away from welcoming thousands of visitors for one of the country’s quirkiest and most-loved events, with the 2025 Outback Festival...
Colour run connects community
Longreach turned out in strong support last Sunday for the annual Walk 4 Wegert, a community event honouring the memory of Krisstopher Wegert and...
On This Day: National Tradesmen Day!
Remember the famous photo of the builders sitting on crane poles, eating lunch while working on the Empire State Building?
Those classic blokes, just taking...
Wild dingoes to be euthanised after teen’s death at K’gari
A pack of "aggressive" dingoes will be put down after being deemed an unacceptable public safety risk following the death of a Canadian backpacker.
Piper...
