Farewell to Lloyd family
Local bagpipe player Lachlan Rich was seen on Eagle St, Longreach, on Saturday, 4 January, playing a farewell to band conductor Tanya Lloyd.
Tanya, husband...
Works improve road safety
The transformation of Barcaldine-Aramac Road has reached another milestone with works complete to widen five more kilometres of road, further improving safety and reliability...
On This Day: Visit The Zoo Day!
Fascinating creatures from around the world, each with its unique charm and quirks, transform a day into a captivating adventure.
If animals are your passion...
Visiting ‘Memory Town’ with Colin Buchanan
Songwriter and performer Colin Buchanan has visited Longreach four times and sung on three.
The first visit was after a Friday night show in Blackall...
Youth offenders now face ‘Adult Crime, Adult Time’ laws
A controversial "Adult Crime, Adult Time" election pledge has become law after tough youth justice legislation was passed in Queensland parliament.
Heartache and tragedy have...
Good support for Council holiday program
The Longreach Regional Council has hosted a School Holiday program throughout December, offering opportunities for children to engage in fun, creative, and educational activities.
Longreach...
News in Brief
Longreach - e-scooter incident
Queensland Ambulance Service paramedics transported a woman in her 20s with a head injury to Longreach Hospital in a stable condition...
Archives: What was in the news 72 years ago
ON THIS DAY
19 December 1952
In a letter to the Council, the Barcaldine Cricket Club offered to supply all necessary equipment if the Council would...
Winners named in council lights competition
The Christmas season lit up the Longreach region as winners were announced for the Dinky Bullen Memorial Christmas Lights Competition.
In Longreach, residents and businesses...
Community Events Billboard
WEEKLY
Voices of Hope - Women’s Choir - Every Wednesday
Voices of Hope is a senior ladies’ choir program designed to provide support, positive social...
Better care in Central West
Welcome to the first monthly update from the Central West Queensland Integrated Care and Commissioning (ICC) Initiative.
ICC aims to bring together resources across health,...
On This Day: National Sangria Day!
Take a siesta to sip Spanish and Portuguese punch made with wine and sweeteners and flavored with fruits like berries, oranges and mangos.
It’s hard...
Sports Shorts
THANGOOL SUCCESS
Barcaldine trainer Toni Schofield enjoyed success at Thangool last weekend.
The Schofield-trained Baile Fervor was a dominant winner of the CMC Benchmark 60 Handicap...
