News in Brief
Pool's temporary closure
Longreach Regional Council advises the Longreach Memorial Pool and Aquatic Centre will be closed from Monday, 19 May for two weeks.
A council...
Beauy stands up
Two powerful community events in Beaudesert this month, will draw attention to Queensland’s Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month, honour lives lost, support those...
REGIONAL NEWS: Kalbar blossoms as thousands flock to Sunflower Festival
More than 13,000 people from across Southeast Queensland descended on the small town of Kalbar over the weekend to celebrate the annual Kalbar Sunflower...
Archives: What was in the news 80 years ago
ON THIS DAY
12 May 1945
A strong crowd turned out for the Longreach Jockey Club’s annual May race meeting, held over Friday and Saturday last...
Hospital launches strategic plan
The Central West Hospital and Health Service has set its priorities for the next four years with the release of its 2025–2029 Strategic Plan....
Flu cases surge across the state and locally
Queensland is seeing a surge in influenza cases this year, with the number of confirmed infections in just five months already surpassing the total...
Albanese takes victory lap after Labor landslide
Anthony Albanese has pledged unity in his second term as more Labor MPs are elected to parliament in a decisive victory for his government.
Labor...
Boyce wants Littleproud to resign
Colin Boyce has called for Nationals leader David Littleproud to resign following the LNP's resounding election defeat, but the sentiment isn't shared by fellow...
Canavan to challenge Littleproud for Nats leadership
Matt Canavan will challenge David Littleproud for leadership of the Nationals, saying he wants the party to "find their voice" again.
Senator Canavan, who...
US cardinal Prevost elected Pope Leo XIV
Cardinal Robert Prevost has been elected in a surprise choice to be the new leader of the Catholic Church, taking the name Pope Leo...
Turning waste into strength with EnduraPost
Make your fence last a lifetime with EnduraPost — one recycled plastic fence post at a time.
The EnduraPost Square Picket, made from recycled PP...
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......
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...
