IMPACT joining local efforts to combat poverty in Bundaberg
Eight-year-old Mia* wakes up every morning with a knot in her stomach.
It’s not just the usual nerves about school; it’s the anxiety of...
Weed killer suspended due to birth defects
The use of weed killer, chlorthal dimethyl is now illegal in Australia following the US, after both countries called for emergency suspension due to...
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Coreena Road crash
Queensland Ambulance Service Paramedics transported one patient in a stable condition to Barcaldine Hospital following a car and vehicle incident on Coreena...
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ON THIS DAY
19 October 1951
INVITATION TO ROYAL COUPLE AMENDED
The Longreach Shire Council has sent a letter to the Premier's Department, expressing that if the...
Jozette Jones proud to empower next generation
The ASE Group hosted a Mini Youth Summit at the Longreach Civic Centre on Thursday, 3 October, with the session aimed at empowering primary...
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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...
On This Day: National Baking Week!
Creating delightful treats combines creativity, skill, and tradition, bringing joy and delicious aromas to any home.
Those who bake on a regular basis can get...
Community connects for mental health
Western Queensland PHN hosted a free community evening in celebration of World Mental Health Week on Wednesday, 9 October, filled with food, live music,...
Quacking time at river fest
The inaugural Thomson River Festival was a resounding success, bringing the Longreach community together for a weekend full of entertainment and activities.
The festivities...
What you need to check ahead of 3G shutdown
Small and family businesses have just 10 days to make sure they do not have their vital business systems and equipment fail when the...
All the fun from Flyers Ball
The 2024 edition of the Flyers Ball proved a resounding success on Saturday, 5 October.
The Leader extends its special thanks to Anne-Maree Photography for...
Woman and dog escape AgCollege blaze
A lady and her dog were able to escape from a fire at the Longreach AgCollege on Monday, 14 October, before it quickly spread...