Deep Breath headlines Monday meeting
The Longreach Racecourse played host to a TAB meeting on Monday, 16 June, with a seven-race card keeping the jockey club busy throughout the...
Bowls action brings the heat as the mercury drops
Another big weekend on the green, with competition games played on both Saturday and Sunday at Longreach Bowls Club.
On Saturday, we saw two games...
Magpies clipped in Barcy rout
Barcaldine Sandgoannas have booked their place in this year’s Central West Rugby League grand final.
The Sandgoannas powered past Blackall Magpies 40–18 in last Saturday’s...
Black Stump Bonanza raises vital funds
The 2025 Blackstump Bonanza Rodeo raised funds for the Blackall-Tambo Community Crisis Fund and provided an exciting afternoon and evening of entertainment.
The cold did...
Tigers roar in finals thriller
Longreach/Ilfracombe Tigers downed the Alpha Brumbies in a thrilling Central West Rugby League elimination final at the Longreach Showgrounds on Saturday, with the see-sawing...
Tigers face Blackall in Prelim battle
Finals footy is reaching fever pitch in the Central West, with the Magpies set to host the Longreach/Ilfracombe Tigers in a do-or-die Preliminary Final...
Farr continues hot form
Ben Farr played a starring role in the Wynnum Manly Seagulls’ 20-33 win in round 13 of the Hostplus Cup against the Souths Logan...
Two local state representatives on the green
It’s unheard of to have two Queensland representatives on the green at the same time – in any sport in Longreach – but that’s...
Alpha on show for Queensland Men’s Sand Green Championships
Alpha Golf Club hosted one of Queensland’s premier golfing tournaments last weekend, with the defending champion going back-to-back.
The Brisbane Golf Club’s Sam Howse captured...
From the Central West to a Maroons jersey
Queensland debutant Kurt Mann is one of the NRL's toughest players and it all goes back to the day he played a game and...
Richardson is getting what he gives
It was not that long ago that Brendan Richardson was considering chucking it all in.
The Barcaldine-based horseman was finding it challenging to get the...
Finals fever hits region
The race for Central West Rugby League glory kicks off this weekend, with the finals series getting underway on Saturday following a fiercely contested...
Five per cent rate rise for Barcy
Ratepayers in the Barcaldine Region are looking at a five per cent increase in general rates and utility charges this financial year, following the...
