REGIONAL NEWS: Top cop says goodbye
One of Central Queensland's longest-serving police officers has retired.
Inspector Darren Somerville was farewelled at a special piping out ceremony in Gladstone on Friday, 5...
Archives: What was in the news 74 years ago
ON THIS DAY
14 September 1951
Criticism was directed at the Longreach Shire Council when the Jubilee Celebrations Committee met last Tuesday night, after it was...
Grants strengthen communities
Nearly 100 remote, rural and regional communities across Australia, including Barcaldine and Tambo, are set to benefit from $1.2 million in grants, thanks to...
Jockey Club gets Sportsbet backing
The Longreach Jockey Club has secured a major boost ahead of its biggest event of the year, with Sportsbet announcing a two-year partnership with...
News in Brief
Mosquito management
With warmer weather upon us, mosquito breeding is on the rise.
Blackall-Tambo Regional Council started mosquito management treatments in Blackall on Monday, 8 September.
Mosquitoes...
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......
Bank cuts continue with NAB to shed hundreds of jobs
Hundreds of NAB workers are set to be laid off, adding to job losses in the banking sector following a rival's decision to shed...
Eighty years since war’s end
A few weeks ago, on 15 August 2025, Australia celebrated the 80th anniversary of VP Day (Victory in the Pacific Day).
VP...
Walking for Wegert
Outback Mind Warriors will host the annual Walk 4 Wegert in Longreach this Sunday, 14 September, honouring the memory of Krisstopher Wegert.
The 3.2-kilometre Colour...
Field of dreams
While still in the planning stages, this field will one day be filled with new homes, with help from the State Government's Residential Activation...
Generosity on show at mini marathon
The Longreach community turned out in strong numbers on Father’s Day for the 35th Annual Meagan Walker Mini Marathon, raising vital funds to support...
Mayor’s Column
Mayor Rayner is away for a short break and it’s my pleasure to fill in for him as acting mayor.
It’s a privilege to represent...
REGIONAL ROUND-UP: A blessing on this Australia Day
Welcome to Country is off the agenda at Bundaberg Regional Council’s official Australia Day celebrations this year.
Instead, a Blessing ceremony that acknowledges all Australians...
