Turning pink for a great cause
It's spring in Australia and that means cricket starts up all over the country.
And one of the most recognisable fundraising efforts connected with...
Sports Briefs
LEGENDARY CLASH IN STORE
Some of Central Queensland's greatest footballers will be dusting off the boots in Rockhampton later this month.
The CQ Legends clash is...
Seniors cricket delayed indefinitely
The return of the Longreach Men’s Cricket season has been delayed, while the juniors have been moved to the Longreach State High School.
The cricket...
Rodeo rocks the region
The Longreach Showgrounds played host to three days of captivating rodeo events last weekend, with both enthusiasts and participants gathering for the much-anticipated program.
It...
Tight contest in Ilfracombe
Lenore Johnstone experienced a welcome return to form last Saturday, 12 October at the Ilfracombe Golf Club, picking up the win in a tight...
Johnson’s joy as galloper scorches his rivals
Does a Brisbane trip beckon for Barcaldine galloper Scorched Land?
The seven-year-old proved a comfortable winner of the $27,500 Cloncurry Cup (1600m) on Friday, 11...
Dan the man for Kumuls
Longreach-born rugby league player Dan Russell has been selected in the Papua New Guinea squad ahead of their upcoming Pacific Championships bout against Fiji...
Spring racing hits Blackall
Outback Queensland’s Spring racing carnival continues on Saturday, 19 October, with the Blackall racecourse playing host to the Barcoo Amateur Race Club’s annual Beef...
Cup season hits Jundah
The Jundah Race Club hosted their annual Cup on Saturday, 5 October, with like-minded racegoers from around the region making the trip to support...
Local bowlers impress on the bigger stage
Longreach bowlers took the show on the road recently to star at state events.
Cerise Woodfield and Chloe Runge took out the Zone Playoffs against...
Winton cricket
The students at St Patrick’s Catholic School in Winton recently enjoyed their first week of cricket with travelling coach Michael Lloyd.
All the kids...
Golf returns in Ilfracombe
The Ilfracombe Golf Club hosted their weekly competition last Saturday, 5 October, with a handful of eager members taking to the course for the...
Archives: What was in the news 75 years ago
ON THIS DAY
25 November 1949
A STRANGE FISH AT MUTTABURRA
An unusual catch has sparked curiosity among local anglers after two men fishing at the famous...
