Tag: News
Officer in Charge says goodbye
I wish to advise the community members that my time in Longreach is sadly coming to an end.
I originally came out here back...
Garden of Doom
I’m not much of a gardener.
Back in Canada, I had a lovely garden, which I inherited from the elderly lady from whom I...
Future sporting champions
Like most of us, I have had a passing interest in the Winter Olympics.
When I say passing, I mean I watched a...
Nail-biting Bowls
Well it was full-on in competition bowls last weekend, with some outstanding close games.
This correspondent had a bit much on wearing various hats...
Weekly Yarn
Local vendors Sue Smith, Rhiannon Matthews, Dave Weger, and Jo Thomas have had a quiet week besides their occasional chit-chats amongst themselves.
They all...
Vox pop: How do you have your coffee?
Annette Grey has a Flat White - it's just what she prefers. She bought hers from the Merino Bakery, and it is "excellent".
Merrilyn...
Community Event Billboard
When attending events remember to wear a mask and be mindful of social distancing.
If you have an event you’d like to see on...
Tourist Park overhaul
With aims to be completed by peak tourist season, the Longreach Tourist Park is currently undergoing renovations that will completely revolutionise the way the...
Aboriginal Way Sign to commemorate history
New signs looking to be erected around the Central West will detail the rich history of the region.
The project has been jointly organised...
Blast from the Past – The Antics of Premiers
Following is a front-page story from the 6 February edition of the Longreach Leader.
The unabashed effrontery of the Premiers in their efforts to...
Delivering outback jabs
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RDFS) Queensland Section has commenced the rollout of paediatric COVID 19 vaccinations in Western Queensland for children aged 5-11.
They...
Letters to the Editor
FLOODS ARE PART OF PARADISE
Dear people of Longreach,
Floods are a bugger of a thing especially in your country however unlike a fire it does...
