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Grand ground covers of the Outback

While working in the garden during these wintery days, it becomes evident that there are some positions in the garden that need attention. Many...

Calling all artists

Help Barcaldine Branch of the Qld Country Women’s Association celebrate 100 years in October 2024 by creating a very special logo to mark the...

Builders applaud Social Housing Accelerator

The peak body for the building and construction industry has welcomed the announcement by the Federal Government to create a new $2 billion Social...

Waltzing Winton” artwork wins Winton

Waltzing Winton artwork has won Winton in the Heart of the Outback Sculpture competition. Entries in Winton’s inaugural sculpture competition were on display at the...

Voting age debate

Launching a campaign this week to lower the legal age to vote to 16 has people at odds as the debate continues. By 16, young...

Choral Fanfare

On Monday, 27 June students and three adults from Longreach State School travelled to Emerald to sing at Choral Fanfare. The students from years...

Selfish selfies put Carnarvon rock art at risk

The Carnarvon National Park’s vivid, dynamic rock art are at risk from people intent on creating self-indulgent, unlawful selfies for use on social media. Senior...

Behind the Business

The Wellshot Hotel is located in the heart of Ilfracombe and is unlike any of the other iconic pubs that are littered throughout Outback...

Storyfest heading our way

The Somerset Storyfest Out West is gearing up to be an amazing experience for writers and readers alike on 27-28 July in Longreach. After the...

Grandchildren encourage author

Author Jocelyn Doran began writing her autobiography when their resort went into lockdown for Covid. "My grandchildren knew I had had an interesting life...

RUOK is on the road

The RUOK Conversation Covey is on the road and coming your way to Longreach. Come along and join the crew and learn how to spot...

Winton Community Garden takes shape

Winton Community Garden is taking shape and are still calling for donations and volunteers. The garden was set up as part of the Australian Rural...

Ross rides 4000km for Ronald McDonald House

Ross Maclean has pedalled a lonely trail along the bitumen shoulders of the Capricorn Highway through to the Central West this week with nothing...

Barcy border beauty