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Racing season starts in style

The Longreach Jockey Club has marked a strong start to its 2026 season, with a successful opening meeting held over the weekend. Longreach Jockey Club...

RSL book grand final ticket

The RSL have secured their place in the Longreach Cricket grand final with a hard-fought 14-run win over the Birdcage, defending their first innings...

Dogs win in the wet

The Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs have made it two from two to start the 2026 season, holding on for a hard-fought 14-10 win over the Canberra...

Farr earns Capricornia selection

Longreach rugby league export Kurtis Farr has earned selection in the Capricornia squad for the 47th Battalion Shield later this year. Farr was one of...

Plenty of bowlers on the green

Five championship games were played last Sunday which meant plenty of bowlers on the green. A Men’s Fours game saw the winning team from last...

Cutters slice through CQ

Central Queensland suffered a disappointing defeat last Saturday in the Hostplus Cup’s Rivalry Round. The Capras travelled to BB Print Stadium to take on Mackay...

Heagney set for Central West stint

Group-winning hoop Michael Heagney is set for a Sunshine State homecoming and will give the Central West riding ranks a big boost in the...

RJ back in winner’s circle

Ilfracombe Golf Club hosted a handicapped strokeplay event on Saturday, with players tested by challenging conditions across the course. Robert Johnstone continued his strong run...

Longreach Athletics returns

The Longreach Athletics Club launched its 2026 season on Sunday, 15 March, with a strong turnout of 48 athletes taking part in the club's...

Racing returns to Longreach

Racing returns to the Central West this Saturday, with the Longreach Jockey Club set to host the first meeting of its 2026 season. The Publicans...

Bowlers back on the green

Well after a weekend of no championship games last week, we were back on the green with some great games. On Saturday we had a...

Birdcage rattled

Wellshot continued their dominant run in the Longreach Cricket competition, beating the Birdcage by 70 runs in a see-sawing affair last Friday. Having already locked...

Hunt out for extended period, Harry escapes injury

It was a brutal round of rugby league, with two Central Queenslanders picking up injuries. Dingo export and Brisbane star Ben Hunt will be out...

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