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Speed Shears’ action-packed return

The Aramac Speed Shear made a triumphant return on Saturday, 21 June, drawing in a large crowd and delivering an action-packed night of competition...

Winton Shire Council jottings

The monthly meeting of the Winton Shire Council was held on Thursday, 19 June and opened by Mayor Cathy White. Here are some jottings. New...

Winton goes maroon

Winton was bathed in the maroon light last week, not of the setting sun but by the Elderslie St lights and the lights on...

The trip of a lifetime awaits

One lucky reader has the chance to win the ultimate travel experience – an 8-day Viking “Rhine Getaway” river cruise for two, including return...

Luck is on Rob’s side

Long-time racing identity Rob Luck is the accidental caller.  Now based at the Gold Coast after decades in the Central West, Mr Luck will reach...

Community Events

WEEKLY Sunshine Physio and Pilates - Sundays After a long hiatus, pilates will be starting back at Ilfracombe. Same great location, same great flow......

Rates rise in balanced Budget

Longreach ratepayers will see an average increase of 2.7 per cent in their rates bills this financial year, following the adoption of Longreach Regional...

3.5 per cent rate rise at Blackall-Tambo

Blackall-Tambo Regional Council residents will see an average 3.5 per cent rate rise in the next financial year, with council releasing its 2025–26 budget...

Millions committed in state budget to Western Queensland

Funding for several key projects across the Central West features in the 2025–26 Queensland Budget. Premier David Crisafulli and Treasurer David Janetzki handed down the...

News in Brief

Spotlighting female filmmakers Women in Film and Television Australia is proud to announce the launch of Post Code Doesn't Matter – a bold new initiative...

Telstra tower bid successful

Telstra has won an appeal to build a new 5G tower near Longreach's Stockman's Hall of Fame on Ilfracombe Road. After the proposal was rejected...

Vision splendid hits the West

The Vision Splendid Outback Film Festival has certainly arrived in the West. A major addition to the program has been scheduled showings in Longreach. The...

Mighty Maroons write fresh chapter with spirited Origin triumph

Billy Slater believes Queensland's 2025 series win belongs among the Maroons' most spirited State of Origin triumphs, after defying history to lift the shield...