A man on a Missen
Central West jockey Jason Missen was named Longreach’s top rider last week by the town’s jockey club, capping off what has been a very...
Blackall hosts final meeting of 2024
The Barcoo Amateur Race Club is hosting their annual Blackall Beach Races this Saturday, 23 November, with a five-race card pencilled in for the...
Barcy hosts junior cricket clash
The Barcaldine Showgrounds will play host to a highly anticipated junior cricket encounter, with the town playing host to a travelling team from Longreach...
Sport Brief
RUSSELL'S PNG DEFEATED
Longreach-born rugby league player Dan Russell was 18th man in Papua New Guinea's 54-12 Pacific Championship's loss to New Zealand on Sunday...
Graham flag-hunts in Ilfracombe
The Ilfracombe Golf Club hosted the return the of their weekly competition last Saturday, 9 November, with five members heading to the course for...
Encroachment wins Battlers Cup
The Longreach Jockey Club hosted its last meeting of the year on Sunday, 10 November, with a five-race card keeping racegoers entertained throughout the...
Junior clinic wraps up
The Western Queensland Rugby Union's six-week junior clinic concluded on Friday, 8 November, marking the end of what has been a very successful program.
The...
Keith ready to call time
Revered jockey Keith Ballard will call time on his illustrious career in the saddle this Saturday but those closest to the veteran rider have...
Fundraiser to assist junior Longreach bowler
Longreach Bowls Club junior Alani Mathews will be competing in the Queensland Junior State Championships on the Gold Coast in January 2025.
Alani is set...
Juniors enjoying their rugby
The Western Queensland Rugby Union's junior program has given young players across the region a chance to develop their skills and embrace the sport.
The...
Derby Day in Barcy
The Barcaldine Race Club hosted the town’s annual Derby Day meeting on Saturday, 2 November, with a five-race card keeping racegoers entertained throughout the...
Does retirement beckons for Melbourne Cup winning trainers
Retirement could be back on the agenda for Melbourne Cup-winning trainers John Symons and Sheila Laxon, but victorious jockey Robbie Dolan isn't going anywhere.
At...
The light at the end of the line
The photo accompanying this story is a favourite of mine.
I’m sure there are some people looking at it and thinking, "Why did she stick...
