Cricketers set for return to the middle
The Longreach Cricket season fires back into life this Friday, 23 January, with Friday night cricket returning to the Showgrounds after the Christmas and...
Farr continues Broncos push
Longreach product Ben Farr has continued his integration into the Brisbane Broncos system, taking part in the club’s regional preseason camp in Gatton and...
Tight contest in Ilfracombe
The Ilfracombe Golf Club hosted its second competition of 2026 on Saturday, with golfers contesting the less commonly played versus par format.
Versus par sees...
Outback Run Club charges into the new year
Wet weather around the region has not stopped like-minded locals from hitting the footpath each week, with the Outback Run Club enjoying a strong...
Youngsters compete in championship game
Wild week out with road closures and rain… but bowls goes on.
If anyone ever thought lawn bowls is an old person’s game, forget it.
Yes,...
Graham grabs first win of 26
Alex Graham has wasted no time making his mark on the 2026 season, claiming victory in the opening competition at Ilfracombe Golf Club with...
Countdown on for 9s carnival
With less than a month to go, preparations are ramping up for the Longreach 9’s Rugby League Carnival, set to return to the Longreach...
Road to glory set for title-hungry Tigers
The road to redemption begins early for the Longreach/Ilfracombe Tigers, with the 2026 Central West Rugby League draw now confirmed and a challenging season...
Rockhampton meeting in doubt due to flood threat
Rockhampton Jockey Club staff have been preparing for the worst and hoping for the best with the imminent flooding of the Fitzroy River, impacting...
Noffke busy at the Magic Millions
Central grazier Fred Noffke was up an about at this week’s famous Gold Coast Magic Millions Yearling Sales, raising his hand alongside racing’s royalty.
Noffke...
Smashing Rosie unlucky in Rockhampton
Barcaldine galloper Smashing Rosie headlined the Toni Schofield charge at Rockhampton’s TAB meeting on Thursday, 8 January.
The bonny mare was a tragedy beaten when...
Cricket and community in Alpha
The annual Alpha ICPA Cricket Day once again delivered a full day of colour, competition and community spirit, with 28 teams taking to the...
Hanson eyes Maranoa with Longreach office plan
Pauline Hanson's One Nation Party has its sights on the electorate of Maranoa, with a well-known local identity in talks to run against Nationals...
