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...
Celebrating NAIDOC Week
Central West Hospital and Health Service is encouraging Central West residents to celebrate NAIDOC Week across the region with a range of events planned...
Local students get a parliamentary close-up of budget
Premier David Crisafulli has invited senior high school students from across the State to spend Budget Day at Parliament House, to learn about the...
Apex Park closure
Longreach Regional Council wishes to advise the community that essential works will be taking place at Apex Park in Longreach from 7am Monday, 23...
REGIONAL NEWS: Sculptures reflect resilience and character
Sculptures Outback in Roma is a striking outdoor art exhibition that celebrates the region’s rich rural heritage through large-scale metal sculptures.
Set against the...
Roxy captures judges attention with her lens
Congratulations Roxanne Weston of RLR Photography for excelling at this year's Barcy Show and taking out multiple awards in the photography division over the...
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...
