Archives: What was in the news 73 years ago
ON THIS DAY
25 July 1952
The Longreach Shire Council has announced a structured grading program that aims to regrade the region’s 900 miles of roads...
In Brief
Blackall – rubbish dump fire
At 1.30pm on Monday, 21 July, Queensland Fire and Rescue (QFR) crews were called to the scene of a rubbish...
Winton Shire charts a course for positive ageing
Winton Shire Council has unveiled its new Strategy for Ageing Well in Winton 2025–2028, aiming to ensure locals can live well, age with dignity...
Letters to the Editor
TRUE GRIT FROM THE BUSH
Kurt Mann’s Origin story is a triumph for every kid from the bush who dreams of making it.
His journey...
Your Online Comments
MEMORIES OF KINDERGARTEN
Jill N David Kruck: Very special memories of the Longreach Kindergarten where I was the director 1969 and 1970.
Barb Hogan: I went...
$191m boost for flood-hit Western Queensland
Western Queensland is set to receive a major boost in its recovery efforts following the record-breaking floods earlier this year, with the Federal and...
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......
Littleproud returns to Canberra for 48th Parliament
It has been a busy return to Canberra for David Littleproud this week.
The Maranoa MP and Nationals Leader acknowledged the challenges facing the Coalition...
On This Day: National Hot Fudge Sundae Day!
It’s hard to go wrong with ice cream—no matter what you do with it, it seems like it always results in something delicious.
Ice...
Annual Isisford fishing comp cancelled ahead of wet weekend
The Isisford Fishing Competition Committee have made the very difficult decision to cancel this year's fishing competition due to impending weather.
The committee posted...
On This Day: International Self Care Day!
If the idea of taking care of oneself seems like a far-fetched dream, then this day is just what is needed. Show some love...
Ski camp boosts region
The Barcaldine Recreational Park hosted the Australian junior barefoot waterskiing team for a development camp earlier this month.
Organised by Barefoot Queensland and supported by...
Sports Shorts
THANGOOL SUCCESS
Barcaldine trainer Toni Schofield enjoyed success at Thangool last weekend.
The Schofield-trained Baile Fervor was a dominant winner of the CMC Benchmark 60 Handicap...
