Queensland in the dark on beef import biosecurity threat: Perrett
Queensland beef producers and processors have been kept in the dark on details of the federal government's lifting of beef import restrictions, including the...
Stoush over Federal Government’s US beef backflip
Central Queensland’s three million head of cattle and the livelihoods of the families who rely on them are under threat.
That is the view of...
Chance to reset and relax
You’ve made plans for the weekend to get out and go camping—that’s a fantastic way to chill out, sit back, enjoy a good campfire,...
Regional: Bumper sales and bigger yardings at Roma
With bumper sales and increased yardings, it was all action at this week’s Roma Saleyards sale.
Just shy of 10,200 head, all the regular processors,...
Archives: What was in the news 73 years ago
ON THIS DAY
25 July 1952
The Longreach Shire Council has announced a structured grading program that aims to regrade the region’s 900 miles of roads...
In Brief
Blackall – rubbish dump fire
At 1.30pm on Monday, 21 July, Queensland Fire and Rescue (QFR) crews were called to the scene of a rubbish...
Winton Shire charts a course for positive ageing
Winton Shire Council has unveiled its new Strategy for Ageing Well in Winton 2025–2028, aiming to ensure locals can live well, age with dignity...
Letters to the Editor
TRUE GRIT FROM THE BUSH
Kurt Mann’s Origin story is a triumph for every kid from the bush who dreams of making it.
His journey...
Your Online Comments
MEMORIES OF KINDERGARTEN
Jill N David Kruck: Very special memories of the Longreach Kindergarten where I was the director 1969 and 1970.
Barb Hogan: I went...
$191m boost for flood-hit Western Queensland
Western Queensland is set to receive a major boost in its recovery efforts following the record-breaking floods earlier this year, with the Federal and...
Community Events
WEEKLY
Sunshine Physio and Pilates - Sundays
After a long hiatus, pilates will be starting back at Ilfracombe. Same great location, same great flow......
Littleproud returns to Canberra for 48th Parliament
It has been a busy return to Canberra for David Littleproud this week.
The Maranoa MP and Nationals Leader acknowledged the challenges facing the Coalition...
News in Brief
Vietnam Veterans Day
Join Longreach Regional Council and the RSL to mark Vietnam Veterans Day at 11am on Monday, 18 August at Edkins Park.
Vietnam Veterans...
