Sports briefs
PRICE IS RIGHT FOR QRL
Former Queensland prop Steve Price is excited to be pulling on the Maroon for a new role - guiding community...
All class from Col
Colin Forrest has been named Ilfracombe Golf Club’s Player of the Year, capping off an exceptional season by securing the prestigious Seasoned Finance Cup....
Stonehenge run riot
Longreach welcomed Stonehenge for a centre-wicket cricket clash at the Longreach Showgrounds on Saturday, 14 December.
The visitors won the toss and elected to bat...
Winding down championship bowls for 2024
There was only one competition game last weekend and it was a Men’s Championship Triples game.
We saw John Dagan, Ged Mathews and Cisco Llewelyn...
Hunt happy to be back at Broncos
What is old is new again, with Central Queensland rugby league export Ben Hunt having his first training session with his Brisbane teammates this...
School holiday fun at Winton
Winton Shire Council has hosted a series of school holiday activities for the town's youngsters.
Organised by WSC community development officer Chloe Cain, 22 kids...
Showgrounds to host Stonehenge encounter
The Longreach Showgrounds will come alive this Saturday, 14 December, as the town hosts a highly anticipated 40-over cricket match against Stonehenge.
It is set...
Forrest claims Monthly Medal Final
The Ilfracombe Golf Club hosted its final competition for the year on Sunday, 8 December, with 18 members in attendance.
The occasion also included a...
Milestone event for Old Thomson River Rd parkrun
Longreach’s Old Thomson River Road parkrun will host its 200th event this Saturday, 14 December, marking a significant milestone for the local community event....
Well done, Pete
Every sporting club in Longreach has someone that works tirelessly behind the scenes over many years.
Among some other volunteers Longreach Bowls Club has Peter...
New racing integrity team visits Longreach
The Queensland Racing Integrity Commission’s (QRIC) new leadership team, including Commissioner Catherine Clark and Deputy Commissioners Chantal Raine and Kim Kelly, visited Longreach last...
Country racing captivates Doomben crowd
The Brisbane Race Club hosted the Country Stampede Final and Country Cups Challenge Final last Saturday, 30 November, at Doomben, showcasing some of the...
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...
