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...
Archives: What was in the news 73 years ago
On this day 27 June 1952
A £1,000,000 annual grant for Western Queensland roads is being pursued by the region’s local authorities, following a resolution...
Big month at Blackall-Tambo
June is almost over. This month started on a very positive note with the turning of the sod ceremony at the site for the...
Legionella at water tower
Winton Shire Council is continuing to work closely with Queensland Health and the Water Regulator following the recent low-level detection of Legionella bacteria at...
Letters to the Editor
THANKS TO THE LONGREACH COMMUNITY
On behalf of our beautiful mum, Audrey Doyle, we would like to express our deepest gratitude for the love, support,...
Outback film returns to town
A heartfelt indie road film partly shot in Longreach is returning to the town that helped bring it to life.
Andamooka, the debut feature by...
Boxing legends, publicans, Fred and Sandi take the pressure down
Tent boxing legend and former Kilkivan and Cracow publican Fred Brophy is pulling up the tent pegs at this year's Birdsville Races in September.
Fred...
Chasing Wagyu at the Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame Campdraft
Blessed with perfect weather, the third Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame Campdraft was held from 6 to 8 June at the ASHOF Campdraft Grounds...
Accurate emissions key to industry and environment
In the race to a lower-emissions future, one fundamental truth must be acknowledged: that getting accurate emissions calculations is essential to resolving this conundrum.
For...
Longreach’s quiet artist steals the show
Visitors to the Longreach Tavern may be surprised to find one of the region’s finest examples of traditional craftsmanship tucked just inside the door.
The...
Longreach Budget Snapshot
Longreach Regional Council handed down its 2025–26, $67M Budget on Thursday, 19 June.
Key highlights of the Budget include:
$11 million in flood damage repairs to...
Dynamic duo shine on the green
It was quieter on the bowling green at Longreach Bowls Club last weekend with only one competition game, but a great turnout for social...
