Social media giants attack ‘rushed’ ban reform
Social media companies including Snapchat, TikTok, and Meta have taken aim at the "rushed" consultation process for the proposal to ban children under the...
‘Dangerous’ misinformation bill dumped from agenda
Labor has been challenged to rule out a "dangerous" bid to crack down on misinformation and disinformation on tech platforms, after being forced to...
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Voices of Hope - Women’s Choir - Every Wednesday
Voices of Hope is a senior ladies’ choir program designed to provide support, positive social...
Ear, ear… Long standing ENT surgeon steps down
Dr Maurice Stevens laid down his scalpel for the last time at the Longreach Hospital on November 14, after 30 years of flying in...
A peculiarly Aussie sight
I saw something in the laundry the other day I’m pretty sure is peculiar to Australia.
My introduction to geckos was as the logo for...
Emus take a walk in Eagle St
Is this just your typical dad taking his kids for a walk down Longreach's main street to visit the shops?
Leader photographer Michael Lloyd snapped...
Winton 150 Years
Next year promises to be a memorable year in the history of the Winton area as the celebrations marking 150 years of European settlement...
Archives: What was in the news 75 years ago
ON THIS DAY
25 November 1949
A STRANGE FISH AT MUTTABURRA
An unusual catch has sparked curiosity among local anglers after two men fishing at the famous...
High School hosts annual Awards Night
The Longreach State High School hosted their annual Awards Night at the Longreach Civic Centre on Wednesday, 6 November, with teachers, parents, and students...
Slim Dusty band back on the road
There will only ever be one Slim Dusty, but his legacy lives on with the musicians who toured the country with him for decades.
Get...
Farr brothers locked in for 2025
Longreach rugby league brothers Tom and Kurtis Farr are signed to play with the Central Queensland Capras in season 2025.
The Capras have locked in...
Tourism success across the Outback
The Queensland Tourism Industry Council hosted the state’s 2024 Tourism Awards Gala last Friday, 15 November at The Star Brisbane in Queen’s Wharf.
The annual...
On This Day: National Simplicity Day
Have you ever considered the impact of simplicity on your life?
Simplifying life isn’t just about owning fewer things, it makes room for what truly...
