Bush Pigs light up Townsville
In a story that has captured the very spirit of the Central West, the mighty Aramac Bush Pigs have stormed back into the bush...
Cricket returns with a bang
The Longreach Cricket season officially gets started this Friday night, with a blockbuster grand final rematch between RSL and Wellshot at the Longreach Showgrounds.
After...
Athletes honoured at awards night
The Longreach Athletics Club wrapped up a standout 2025 on Saturday night, celebrating another successful year of competition, community spirit, and personal achievement at...
Blackall set for feature meeting
The Barcoo Amateur Race Club is gearing up for one of its biggest days on the calendar, with the annual Beef Producers Race Day...
Junior rugby clinic returns
The Western Queensland Rugby Union’s popular junior rugby program has returned for another year, kicking off in style last Friday.
Despite a burst of rain,...
Champions crowned in Touch finals
The 2025 Longreach Mixed Touch season came to an exciting close last Sunday night, with two hard-fought grand finals capping off a successful year...
Clay Target two day annual shoot
The Roma Clay Target Club hosted a massive two-day shoot on October 11–12, 2025, drawing 302 competitors from 78 clubs across Australia. Shooters travelled...
Fuller stars in Australia PM XIII win over PNG rivals
Ethan Strange has helped inspire the Australian Prime Minister's XIII to a 28-10 win over Papua New Guinea PM XIII in the annual clash...
Kazza’s Jet wins Jundah Cup
The Jundah Race Club hosted its annual race meeting last Saturday, with a strong crowd turning out for an exciting five-race program that culminated...
Rowers make waves in the West
The Outback Rowing Weekend delivered a showcase of sport, community, and country hospitality as rowers and supporters gathered across Longreach and Barcaldine for three...
Dream day for Winton juniors
Fresh off a career-best year, Queensland representative Kurt Mann returned to his hometown of Winton on Monday to run a series of junior clinics...
Cricket season looms
The wait is almost over for local cricket fans, with the Longreach Cricket Competition set to return next Friday, 17 October, marking the start...
Belmont Station – honouring the past, inspiring the future
This week I had the privilege of visiting Belmont Station, a place that holds a remarkable and enduring legacy in our region.
Belmont is...
