Tag: News
Balance needed with shearing wages
Shearing wages in southern states have, in some cases, risen well above the award rate of $3.80 a head.
Dunraven Station Operator and AgForce...
Beer tax untimely
Outback pubs have united with other industry interests to ask the Government to rethink the “beer tax” this year.
The Queensland Hotels Association, Clubs...
Thomson highest seen in many years
For the first time in many years, the Thomson River has begun to flood.
Locals have been able to see the river reach levels...
Weekly Yarn: Kym Webb
Gidgee Tree Owner Kym Webb said her week has been phenomenal.
"I've made homemade chocolates that are ready for Valentine's Day," she said.
"Everyone is...
Vox Pop: What is your favourite song?
Caleb Little's favourite song is the Turkish March by Mozart because of its complicity.
Dylan Oate's favourite song is Rip Rip Wood Chip by...
World class training in Longreach
Swimmers from Longreach and Barcaldine were treated to world-class swim coaching from former Olympic Swimmer and Queensland Swimming Coach and Club Development Officer Barry...
Girl Guides return for 2022
Every year Katherine Oliver looks to do something new with the Girl Guides.
This year the Girl Guides will be more involved with the...
Returning cricket game sees great turnout
The first cricket game of the season saw both a great turnout and a “cracker” of a game.
Birdcage Hotel Team Captain James Walker...
Know your cactus
In Australia, there are over 4,000 types of cactus, none of which are native to our country.
Within the Longreach Region, there are over...
Tambo lizards bring light to community
Tambo locals may be familiar with two well-dressed lizards who frequent many local events.
Owner, Zac Holmes would eventually create a Facebook page to...
Award winners take Winton Hotel Ownership
The new Owner Operators of the Winton Outback Motel, Steve and his wife Leesa Collins come to the region with experience in running award-winning...
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...
