Tag: News
Lucy Elliot shines at Waltzing Matilda Bush Poetry Festival
A record number of entrants converged on Winton for the 28th annual Waltzing Matilda Bush Poetry Festival last week.
132 individuals and a...
Riding into Longreach
After 12 days and over 1200 kilometres in the saddle, Leah Freney was pleased when Longreach came into view on Friday, 15 September.
Leah completed...
Underutilised landscape plants
At this time of year, one of the most beautiful flowering Lillies begins to bloom.
That is the Hemerocallis, commonly known as Day...
No excuse for abuse as crews cop it from customers
Energex and Ergon employees have reported almost as many incidents of threats, abuse or violence from members of the public in six months as...
A new chapter for Pride
Despite the hopes that The Pride of the Murray would be seen cruising the Thomson River again after its recent resurface, Outback Pioneers confirmed...
Ride into Cowgirls Gathering
Whether you're hitting podium gold in the dressage arena or simply enjoy saddling up for a trail ride, you're invited to Australia's largest celebration...
Community events
2023 Sprout Ag Longreach Cup
Get trackside to witness the running of the prized Longreach Cup amongst a seven race program in what's shaping up...
The comet campdraft battle
The battle was on out at the Comet River Windmill Campdraft and turned out to be a blast for all competitors.
The four-day event ran...
A brief history of bridges
The road traffic bridges over the Thomson River at Longreach are important to our town’s history.
In the past, they played a role in...
Behind the Blooming Business Nestled in Ilfracombe
In the heart of the Central West lies the Ilfracombe Nursery, standing as a vital sanctuary that adorns the town with its lush greenery...
Meet Australia’s Tiny Tourism Town finalist….Winton a top town
With a population of under 1500, Winton may be small, but it is mighty, with the town named as a finalist for Top Tiny...
Vigilante fears
Member for Gregory Lachlan Millar fears new State Government laws to enable adult accused rapists and sex offenders to be publicly named from 3...
Ross rides 4000km for Ronald McDonald House
Ross Maclean has pedalled a lonely trail along the bitumen shoulders of the Capricorn Highway through to the Central West this week with nothing...
