Tigers ready to roar
The countdown is officially on for the Longreach/Ilfracombe Tigers, with the 2026 Central West Rugby League season just over a month away.
After an inspiring...
Players back on the green after big wet
Well after a few wet weekends it was back on the green for more competition games.
Social bowls also returned, but this week the...
Triple treat for Oates
Longreach trainer Mark Oates starred with a winning treble at the opening meeting of the 2026 Central West racing season at Blackall last weekend.
The...
Birdcage bowl RSL over
The Birdcage have blown the race for second place wide open, securing a crucial six-wicket win over the RSL on Friday night to draw...
Graham grabs Monthly Medal
The biggest turnout of the season so far teed off at Ilfracombe Golf Club last Saturday, with members contesting the club’s February monthly medal...
‘Stronger’ Piastri has world champion traits
When Oscar Piastri landed in Europe as a 15-year-old for his first junior world karting championship, his new team boss immediately noticed three things.
"From...
Farr named in season opener
Longreach junior Ben Farr will make his first appearance of the year this weekend when he lines up at fullback for the Wynnum Manly...
Vegas gift for birthday boy Mann
St Brendan's alumni Kurt Mann celebrated his 33rd birthday in the most unconventional fashion imaginable on Sunday — helping steer the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs to...
Blackall hosts first meeting of Central West racing season
Weather permitting, the opening meeting of the Central West horse racing season is set to take place at Blackall on Saturday.
The annual Meet and...
Birdcage ready for RSL battle
After two rain-affected weekends and the Longreach 9s stalled momentum in the Longreach Cricket Competition, the attention now shifts firmly to this Friday's showdown...
Mann all-in for Vegas clash
Winton Devils junior Kurt Mann will run out under the bright lights of Las Vegas this weekend after being named in jumper 14 for...
Russell set for sideline spell
Longreach-born Dan Russell is expected to be sidelined for around three months after scans confirmed a knee injury suffered in Bradford’s Super League season...
Blackwater man remanded on child abuse charges
A Blackwater man appeared before the NSW Bail Division Courts on Wednesday, 18 February, charged with allegedly offering $700 for the procurement of children...
