Brakes on rates as economic growth hits the fast lane
Australia's economic growth is set to accelerate to its fastest speed in more than two years on the back of a rebound in public...
Tourism support hub launched
Central West Queensland tourism operators are set to benefit from a major shift in government support, with the official launch of the Tourism Support...
Christmas in the West
A big thank you to all the volunteers and community members who helped make the Lions street party in Longreach last weekend such a...
Community Events
WEEKLY
Social Tennis
Grab your racquet (or borrow one) and join the Longreach Tennis Club for a hit every Tuesday. Come down for some...
Locals fuel aviation review
A week of aviation consultations across the Central West has wrapped up, with residents in Blackall, Barcaldine and Longreach turning out to share their...
Winton potters get creative
After the very successful pottery workshop conducted under the auspices of the Winton Creative Arts, local potters were keen to move on to decorating...
News in Brief
Barcaldine - horse incident
Queensland Ambulance Service paramedics transported a stable patient to Barcaldine Hospital following a horse incident at a private address at 12.54pm,...
60s and Better celebrate the season
Thirty people attended the Winton 60s and Better Christmas party.
Held at the Waltzing Matilda Cafe, the two-course meal was prepared on-site. Alternate drops of...
Medical emergency forces Alice flight diversion
Passengers on a flight to Alice Springs from Brisbane on Saturday, 29 November had a longer flight than usual.
After a late departure by almost...
Festive fun fills Air Park
Longreach’s festive season kicked off in style on Tuesday night as a strong crowd gathered at the QANTAS Founders Museum Air Park for the...
Talented staff awarded for building better health in the bush
Seven Central West Hospital and Health Service individuals and two teams have been recognised at this year’s staff awards for their commitment to building...
Laura’s awards excellence
Longreach senior physiotherapist Laura Ewins has been honoured for her commitment to innovation at the Central West Health Excellence Awards.
The annual staff awards were...
Maroons to embrace history in bid to create their own
Queensland have vowed to go back to the well and channel the spirit of 1995 again, as they attempt to defy State of Origin...
