Where to vote in the Central West
Residents in the Central West will head to the polls on Saturday, 3 May to have their say in the 2025 federal election.
There are...
Winners at chambers this month
Local organisations have been delighted to secure funding during Longreach Regional Council's latest general meeting this month.
Here's a snapshot of what happened in Council...
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......
Barcaldine council chambers update
Some great local events and organisations scored support and funding during April's Barcaldine Regional Council's latest general meeting.
Here's a snapshot of what happened in...
Michael Guerin to step down as AgForce CEO
AgForce has announced that its chief executive officer Michael Guerin will step down from his leadership role later in 2025.
The organisation will...
Building Better Regions welcomed
Member for Maranoa and Nationals leader David Littleproud has welcomed the Coalition’s commitment to re-establish the Building Better Regions Fund (BBRF), which he...
News in Brief
Isisford pool closing for winter
Longreach Regional Council advises the Isisford Pool will be closed for the winter season from Friday, 25 April, and will...
Archives: What was in the news 75 years ago
ON THIS DAY
28 April 1950
Longreach will soon be home to a £20,000 Olympic-style swimming pool, serving as a War Memorial for the Shire.
The ambitious...
Painting brings tranquility to boardroom
At this month’s Blackall-Tambo Regional Council general meeting held in the Blackall boardroom, it was evident work had been undertaken.
It was on show for...
Big plans for Barty’s Place
AB Paterson College on the Gold Coast, developers and owners of the $6 million function centre Barty’s Place in Winton, are keen to open...
Early voting centre opening
If you're looking to vote early at Longreach for the 2025 Federal Election, the early voting centre will open on Monday, 28 April.
Early voting...
Community Events Billboard
WEEKLY
Sunshine Physio and Pilates - Sundays
After a long hiatus, pilates will be starting back at Ilfracombe. Same great location, same great flow......
The case for affordable energy
There remains over 700 million people in the world without access to electricity.
Two billion people do not have access to clean cooking methods.
Because of...
