Council wins Butch Lenton award
Murweh Shire Council in south-west Queensland has been awarded 2025 Butch Lenton Memorial Bush Council Innovation Award
The Butch Lenton Award recognises innovation in Queensland’s...
Athletics club’s future secured
The Longreach Athletics Club has secured its future at its long-time home, following confirmation at the end of last week that its partnership with...
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Sunshine Physio and Pilates - Sundays
After a long hiatus, pilates will be starting back at Ilfracombe. Same great location, same great flow......
Vandalism at cenotaph
Police are investigating vandalism at the cenotaph in Edkins Park, Longreach, which saw a stone panel broken less than two weeks before Remembrance Day.
A...
Changes to Central West GP practice fees
GP consultations and other general practice procedures are now being bulk-billed for all Medicare-eligible patients at Central West General Practices as of 1 November.
Service...
The worrying trend that could put an end to rate cuts
In the shock inflation print that scared the Reserve Bank off cutting interest rates at its latest meeting, two items gave governor Michele Bullock...
On This Day: National Nachos Day!
Sometimes they’re hot and spicy. Sometimes they’re cheesy. Sometimes they make a mess everywhere. But one thing is certain: they’re delicious, and a favourite...
Super attraction in the skies
Astronomers everywhere are in for a treat on Wednesday night with a second consecutive supermoon lighting up the night sky.
For those who are unaware,...
Winton’s songwriter-cowboy drops new album and sell-out tour
Winton's Wade Forster doesn’t just sing country music - he’s lived it - and his second album Gooseneck Party, with 22-mammoth tracks, was released...
Nationals ditch Net Zero
The Nationals have set up a possible showdown with their political ally the Liberals after unanimously agreeing to scrap their commitment to Net Zero...
On This Day: National Stress Awareness Day
Stress can be a real killer, both in the workplace and in the busy, day-to-day life of every person on Earth. While stress certainly...
Many roads to a nursing future in the west
Multiple pathways are available for anyone interested in embarking upon nursing and midwifery careers in the Central West.
Central West Hospital and Health...
Festive fun fills Air Park
Longreach’s festive season kicked off in style on Tuesday night as a strong crowd gathered at the QANTAS Founders Museum Air Park for the...
