Big new intake of QBuild apprentices
The State Government has welcomed the largest intake of QBuild apprentices in almost 25 years.
A 46 per cent increase on last year’s intake,...
Liberal leader’s unity call as allies rule front bench
Opposition Leader Angus Taylor has rewarded his factional allies with plum front bench roles and punted moderates to the outer.
Mr Taylor unveiled his new-look...
Winton residents on flood watch…. again
Winton residents are once again watching the skies after further rainfall pushed the Western River to moderate flood levels, though the peak fell short...
Nurse graduate’s long ‘gap year’
Ten new nursing graduates and one midwifery graduate have started work this month with Central West Hospital and Health Service.
Central West Health...
Special arrival on Australia Day
Longreach residents Wendy and husband Moe had a surprise arrival on Australia Day, when daughter Claire decided to join the family early.
“Claire...
Crisafulli names new Police Commissioner
The Crisafulli Government has appointed Brett Pointing as Queensland’s next Police Commissioner, with the experienced policing leader set to take over from Saturday, 21...
Great gatherings and great outcomes
It’s been wonderful to see some rainfall around the region lately. In particular, we’re grateful our works enlarging the Murray MacMillan Dam were completed...
Small regional builders share concerns in survey
Small building businesses in regional Australia are warning that housing shortages will deepen unless governments address planning delays, workforce shortages and rising compliance costs,...
If you wouldn’t give it to a mate, please don’t donate
Donations to charity may be beneficial to the community but charities repeatedly ask our residents to be mindful of resale.
On its LinkedIn social media...
Select batches of MILO Snack Bars recalled
A select number of batches of MILO Snack Bars are being recalled due to the potential presence of small pieces of black rubber. ...
Grants to help Queensland businesses break into new global markets
Queensland exporters have a new opportunity to expand into global markets, with the State Government launching the Market Accelerator Program.
The $750,000 initiative offers matched...
Cattle numbers surge at Roma
Market Report – Tuesday 10 February
Under an overcast sky, cattle numbers surged at this week’s sale with just over 8400 head of cattle...
History of performances and pageants
Long before there were television screens, computers and streaming services to keep us entertained, Longreach was a place of curtain calls, encores and crowded...
