Touch grand finals thrill
The Longreach Showgrounds lit up last Friday night as the Longreach Touch Association hosted the highly anticipated men’s and women’s grand finals.
The night...
Queensland’s Mann on standby
Kurt Mann’s impressive start to the 2025 NRL season has earned him a spot in the Queensland Maroons extended squad ahead of Game I...
Records tumble in athletics meet
The Longreach Athletics Club hosted an impressive meeting on Sunday, 11 May, with 40 athletes taking part and an incredible 72 personal bests shattered...
Miller’s standout at State Netball Championships
Seven talented young athletes from the Longreach Netball Association and Longreach State High School recently showcased their talents at the 2025 Queensland Representative School...
Broncos spurred on to rebrand and retire Buck the horse
Go the mighty Brisbane ... Boomerangs?
NRL club the Broncos are being urged to rebrand and retire their mascot Buck the horse by animal rights...
Sandgoannas run riot in Winton
Six second-half tries helped the Barcaldine Sandgoannas to a stunning 54 to 10 demolition of the Devils at Winton’s Eric Lenton Memorial Sports Ground...
Brumbies down Magpies in Alpha
Lucas McKenzie’s hat-trick inspired the Alpha Brumbies to a hard-earned 26-14 victory over the Blackall Magpies in their Central West Rugby League clash at...
Mother’s Day racing delights
Longreach Jockey Club hosted its annual Mother’s Day race meeting last Sunday, drawing a solid crowd for a rare afternoon of racing to celebrate...
Palmer keen for Central West stint
Talented apprentice jockey Kelsey Lenton took the Central West by storm through the middle stages of 2024 and fellow youngster Nick Palmer will be...
Dogs claw back in Canberra
Kurt Mann’s Bulldogs were one of many teams that enjoyed spirited comebacks in a whirlwind weekend in the National Rugby League, as his side...
Tigers down Devils
Longreach/Ilfracombe Tigers secured a 28–18 Central West Rugby League win over the Winton Devils on Saturday afternoon in front of a strong home crowd...
Berkley bags Queensland crown
Speedway superstar Joel Berkley has rounded up another trophy as he sped home to another Queensland Title.
After taking out the Australian championship in March,...
Barra Bash sells out in six hours
The 2025 Fitzroy River Barra Bash sold out in record time with all spots for the popular annual event snapped up in just six...
