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Power outage – Barcaldine

Power outage - Barcaldine An unplanned power outage was reported by Ergon Energy on Monday, January 30 in the Barcaldine area. 12 customers were affected from...

Ingrid Miller election letter

As a proud resident of Western Queensland, it would be an honour and privilege to serve as a Councillor for the Longreach, Ilfracombe, Isisford,...

Winton honours local greats

The Winton Shire Council celebrated Australia Day much like any other Australia Day, by celebrating the heroes of its community. “I’d like to congratulate...

New CEO appointed

After an almost four-month probation period, Acting Longreach Regional Council Chief Executive Officer Brett Walsh will be calling the western town home permanently. Mayor...

Good things come in small packages

It would be hard to find a shrub more colourful than the Ixora at the moment. With their glossy, deep green leaves and spectacular...

Longreach State School welcomes students back

Monday was day one at Longreach State School for 2023! Students were excited to be back at school and enjoyed meeting their new teachers....

Feedback for farm connectivity

Feedback from farmers and equipment service providers is needed on the new $30 million On Farm Connectivity Program funded by the federal government. The Program...

A big loss to the backcountry

He was a man who served the country with the entirety of his being. Vaughan Johnson, the former Member for Gregory, was known for...

Alpha’s first day

They are resilient and well-mannered children who are eager to give everything a go. 'John F. Kennedy said, “children are the world’s most valuable...

Muttaburra welcomes students on their first day

Muttaburra students and staff were eager to start the year with a freshly painted school. We have nine full-time students and five kindy kids...

Colour your plot for autumn

It is time to start looking at those areas of the garden that need to be brightened up. Only a short drive around any...

Meet the new teacher at Our Lady’s

1. What is your name? My name is Lachlan Kopacz (pronounced Copaz) 2. Where are you from? Where did you last teach? I've most recently lived...

Show – What you need to know

FAST FACTS FOR THE LONGREACH SHOW WHAT DATE IS IT ON? The show is on Friday, 24 May, to coincide with the public holiday. WHEN DO THE...