Rodeo rides into Longreach
The Longreach Showgrounds will play host to a thrilling weekend from Friday, 11 October to Sunday, 13 October, as rodeo enthusiasts and participants gather...
CQ’s best fall short in GF
In an epic NRL grand final, the Central Queensland stars of Melbourne just couldn’t get their team over the line against one of the...
Rugby clinic takes over showgrounds
Rugby fever has taken over Western Queensland, and after a flurry of exciting senior matches a couple of weeks ago, the spotlight has turned...
Local crew wins in Barcy
The Bentley’s Outback Rowing Regatta Series took place in Barcaldine last weekend, with more than 20 rowing crews and clubs from across Australia participating.
About...
Munster cleared over alleged biting incident
Rockhampton product Cameron Munster has avoided being charged over an alleged NRL grand final biting incident, with Penrith's Paul Alamoti opting against pursuing the...
Showgrounds set for season opener
The return of the Longreach Men’s Cricket season has been delayed, with the first ball set to be bowled on Friday, 18 October when...
Classic decider awaits
Melbourne have turned to a man called Lazarus to resurrect their premiership hopes following the suspension of star prop Nelson Asofa-Solomona for the NRL...
School holiday fun at Winton
Winton youngsters held court during the recent school holidays.
Central West tennis coach Michael Lloyd was in town to run some clinics for the many...
Open season hits Muttaburra
The Muttaburra Golf Club held its annual Open Championship on Sunday, 29 September, drawing golfers from across the region to compete and support the...
Echo Point picks up Cup honours
Emerald galloper Echo Point scored a pulsating win in last Saturday's $15,000 Homestead Agribusiness Longreach Cup (1600m).
The top-weight produced a herculean display under the...
Rugby alive and well in the West
The Central West witnessed a fine spectacle of rugby union on Friday, 27 September, as teams from across the region came together for a...
Sport in Brief
TUESDAY NIGHT TENNIS
Longreach Tennis Club's Tennis Tuesdays are on every week from 6.15pm.
Cost is $6 for members and $11 for non-members.
Players of all abilities...
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...
