A more sustainable Bali
Bali has always been a popular ‘go to’ destination for antipodeans, and more recently the World.
Tourists are now travelling far and wide for...
Statewide crime crackdown commences
On Wednesday, 25 February the Queensland Government, alongside the Queensland Police Service, launched Operation Forge – a statewide crackdown on youth crime to make...
Ballard’s Idol run ends
Longreach singer Rochelle Ballard’s run on Australian Idol has come to an end after a tense top 30 performance on Monday night.
Rochelle took...
Community Events
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Social Tennis
Grab your racquet (or borrow one) and join the Longreach Tennis Club for a hit every Tuesday. Come down for some...
On This Day: National Pokemon Day!
Get on board with National Pokemon Day and have a blast celebrating this nostalgic group of games featuring delightful characters!
Pokémon is widely recognised as...
Archives: What was in the news 73 years ago
On this day 27 February 1953
Stibbards Cup fixture between Longreach and Barcaldine at the Longreach ground took a dramatic turn when an umpire was...
Innovation in the yards
Beef producers will have the chance to see in vitro fertilisation technology up close next month, with an open day in the Brisbane Valley...
Longreach connects at community expo
Longreach’s community spirit was on show last week as Longreach Regional Council hosted its second Community Expo, bringing together local clubs, groups and sporting...
Rain begins to ease, but flooding continues around region
A slow-moving tropical low has brought rich tropical moisture across the western region this week with persistent thunderstorm activity, flooded waterways and plenty of...
Locals link up
Blackall’s community spirit was on full display on Friday, 20 February, as a simple idea shared over lunch between three friends grew into a...
News in Brief
New citizen welcomed
Blackall-Tambo Regional Council held a citizenship ceremony at council's monthly meeting to Wednesday, 19 February to welcome Blackall's newest citizen, Jamie Waterman.
Mayor...
Rabobank welcomes new CEO
Caroline Oosterbaan has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of Rabobank Australia and Regional Manager Australia and New Zealand.
Ms Oosterbaan will succeed...
News in Brief
Greening up Blackall
More than 40 volunteers came together on Saturday, 7 March, to support the ‘Green Up’ Australia Day event in Blackall, brightening several...
