Russell’s Reds upset Wolves
Longreach-born rugby league player Dan Russell played a key role in Salford’s gritty 25-12 upset win over Warrington last weekend, delivering a performance that...
All roads lead to Birdsville this weekend
There is a strong Central West flavour to the 2025 Birdsville Cup Carnival.
The annual iconic two-day carnival starts on Friday before Saturday’s meeting, headlined...
Farr stars in Seagulls win
Longreach junior Ben Farr starred as the Wynnum Manly Seagulls wrapped up their Hostplus Cup regular season with a 22-14 win over the Brisbane...
Juniors go the distance
The Central West Under-15 rugby league team wrapped up their season in last Saturday's Central Highlands Junior Rugby League grand final at Emerald.
While the...
Big names at Barcy Open
The Barcaldine Golf Club hosted its annual Open Championship last Sunday, celebrating a full day of competition, skill, and memorable moments for golfers across...
Teal eyes Birdsville after Gladstone triumph
With the Gladstone Cup of 2025 in his possession, comeback trainer Gary Teal has a few more iconic Queensland bush Cups on his agenda.
The...
Blackall rallies around triathlon
Two athletes from Tambo made their mark at the recent Triathlon for a Cause in Blackall, held on Friday, 15 August, as part of...
Annual carnival a success
Longreach hosted its biggest weekend of athletics yet, with hundreds of competitors and their families arriving for the town’s annual Outback Sunset Carnival.
The two-day...
Phillips brings up a double ton
Hoop Hannah Phillips lives and breathes country racing, so it was fitting for the hard-working jockey to bring up a special career milestone on...
Farr fires in return
The Wynnum Manly Seagulls returned to winning ways in style, defeating the PNG Hunters 32–10 at home last weekend with Ben Farr delivering a...
McLellan’s month
The Ilfracombe Golf Club welcomed a bright and breezy day for its August Monthly Medal, with eight members taking to the course, each hoping...
Local stars shine bright
The 2025 Longreach Tennis Open brought the local sporting community together for a day of high-energy competition and sportsmanship last Saturday, 23 August.
A total...
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Sunshine Physio and Pilates - Sundays
After a long hiatus, pilates will be starting back at Ilfracombe. Same great location, same great flow......
