Public Service Medal for RoadTek manager
Alister Cullen has made this year's Australia Day Honours list, receiving a Public Service Medal (PSM).
The medal is one of 196 Meritorious awards, which...
Superintendent’s Aus Day award
Capricornia District Superintendent Glen Pointing is among seven Queensland Police Service officers awarded the Australian Police Medal (APM) in this year’s Australia Day Honours.
Announced...
Focus on the future
The State Government welcomed more than 80 industry and community stakeholders to Longreach on Thursday, 16 January.
The stakeholders from the Central West met with...
Hot weather not going away any time soon
An already warm summer is set to get warmer across the Central West.
Top temperatures are predicted to climb into the mid-40s throughout parts of...
Join in run for mental health
Nominations are still being accepted for the Australia Day Run for Mental Health in Blackall on Sunday, 26 January at 5.30am.
They close 4pm...
Celebrating our great nation across Maranoa
Ahead of Australia Day 2025, Leader of The Nationals and Federal Member for Maranoa David Littleproud is encouraging locals to mark the holiday in...
BreastScreen van in region
BreastScreen Queensland Rockhampton Service has advised of late changes to its mobile screening van visit to the Central West from February to May.
The changes...
Teen strikes the right note
A passion for music has inspired a Longreach teenager to win the ABC Heywire Competition, with Malcolm, who is now entering his final year...
Premier visit
Queensland Premier David Crisafulli visited Longreach last weekend, meeting with locals to discuss key regional issues and gain insights into the challenges and opportunities...
Tambo Transportation Museum to open
The long-awaited transportation museum in Tambo is set to open Australia Day morning.
Work has begun, with the signage erected and more to come.
It is...
Together for Australia Day
The Longreach Regional Council is leading the charge in bringing communities together to celebrate Australia Day on Sunday, 26 January, with a variety of...
Homeowners in rental win
The Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) has thrown its support behind a legislative change that will remove restrictions for homeowners wanting to rent...
A Better Choice runner-up award
When people think vending machines, they tend to think a go-to for soft drinks, chocolates, chips and the occasional nut bar.
Well, the dieticians at...
