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...
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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...
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...
Short stories for Christmas
Entries in the 150-word Short Short Story with a Christmas in the Outback theme are coming in thick and fast.
Here is one written by...
