News in Brief
Barcaldine - horse incident
Queensland Ambulance Service paramedics transported a stable patient to Barcaldine Hospital following a horse incident at a private address at 12.54pm,...
60s and Better celebrate the season
Thirty people attended the Winton 60s and Better Christmas party.
Held at the Waltzing Matilda Cafe, the two-course meal was prepared on-site. Alternate drops of...
Medical emergency forces Alice flight diversion
Passengers on a flight to Alice Springs from Brisbane on Saturday, 29 November had a longer flight than usual.
After a late departure by almost...
Festive fun fills Air Park
Longreach’s festive season kicked off in style on Tuesday night as a strong crowd gathered at the QANTAS Founders Museum Air Park for the...
Talented staff awarded for building better health in the bush
Seven Central West Hospital and Health Service individuals and two teams have been recognised at this year’s staff awards for their commitment to building...
Laura’s awards excellence
Longreach senior physiotherapist Laura Ewins has been honoured for her commitment to innovation at the Central West Health Excellence Awards.
The annual staff awards were...
On This Day: National Cookie Day!
Cookies are sweet and full of all sorts of delicious goodness, from nuts to fruit to chocolate. They can be either delightfully crumbly or...
Street Party cheer returns
The Longreach Lions Club Christmas Street Party made a welcome return on Saturday, 29 November, drawing strong community support and restoring one of the...
Feeling the heat at book launch
Local author Grace Elliott has launched her latest book at the Lost Poet in Winton.
Local Publisher Spur N Eight had the book printed in...
Joyce’s exit ‘disheartening’
Nationals leader and Maranoa MP David Littleproud has called Barnaby Joyce's decision to leave the National Party 'disheartening' as the maverick MP flirts with...
On This Day: Make A Gift Day!
National Make a Gift Day is a special day that inspires people to create and give handmade presents. Celebrated on 3 December each year,...
New vehicle for Isisford SES
The Longreach Regional Council Area State Emergency Service is thrilled to announce the acquisition and upcoming handover of a brand-new, fit-for-purpose vehicle for the...
From monsoon to autumn
It has been a sudden transition from the humid monsoon to the drier autumn, after the 12 cyclones out of the mega monsoon.
This dumped...
