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There no beef over CQ roads upgrades

The Federal Labor Government has confirmed it backed Premier Steven Miles in bringing forward the $500 million Queensland Beef Corridors project by three years. With...

Countdown to Beef

The countdown is on, with less than 50 days until Beef Australia 2024. The triennial event showcasing best of the beef industry will return to...

Nominations close soon for prestigious Queensland Philanthropy Awards

Sometimes it is about holding others up while they strive to succeed, and other times its being the strong leader with a big heart...

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Sport

Wellshot rattles the Cage

The Wellshot defeated the Birdcage by 43 runs at the Longreach Showgrounds last Friday, 8 March, leaving the Birdcage still searching for a first...

Emmott wins golf day

The Ilfracombe Golf Club hosted their weekly competition on Saturday, 9 March, with another strong crowd ensuing following the season launch in the week...

Raft of doubles at Barcaldine

Doubles were the order of the day as racing action returned to Barcaldine last Saturday. The renowned combination of Henry ‘Boy’ Forster and Tim Brummell...

Mann delivers in Dogs’ debut

Winton Devils’ junior Kurt Mann made his debut for the Bulldogs on Saturday, 9 March in their opening-round 26-8 defeat against the Parramatta Eels. After...

Junior sign-on at Edkins Park

Longreach Junior Rugby League are hosting a sign-on day for the upcoming 2024 season on Saturday, 16 March at Edkins Park. The day starts at...

Prestige Pairs is here to stay

Last Saturday, Longreach Bowling Club held the first Prestige Pairs competition. Well in actual fact, the weekend started with a singles comp on Friday...

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Easing commodity prices and rising interest rates weigh on Queensland ag sentiment

A combination of easing commodity prices, rising interest rates and dry seasonal conditions in some areas have seen confidence decline among Queensland primary producers...

“Good times” to continue for Australian agriculture, but repeat of “stand out” 2022 unlikely – Rabobank annual outlook

2023 is shaping up as another strong year for Australia’s agricultural sector, although a repeat of last year’s “exceptional” performance is unlikely, Rabobank says...

Rural Property demand hike

Rural property demand reaches a new high with people searching for a lifestyle change according to Mullholland and Co Real Estate Principal Lachie Mulholland. Lachie...

Sheep Producers Australia announces new Non-Executive Independent Director

Sheep Producers Australia (SPA) is pleased to announce that Ms Kerry Harris has been appointed as the new Non-Executive Independent Director. SPA’s purpose is...

National cattle herd skyrockets

Australia’s cattle herd is set to reach its largest size in nearly a decade, with it growing to 28.8 million head, according to cattle...

Poetry cafe woos Winton

A new book-themed cafe in Winton is proving to be a classic. Born in Winton, but travelling often, Lost Poet owner-operator Tahnee Oakhill would...

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This camp is the GOAT

Qld Goat Producers Inc, Longreach and Barcaldine Schools’ ‘Rural Education Program’ and CHRRUP, have teamed up to bring Goat Camp to the Central West. Over...

High school celebrates women

Students and staff at the Longreach State High School got into the spirit of International Women’s Day by dressing up and painting faces on...

Special day for women

Women from all walks of life gathered at Qantas Park in Longreach on Friday, 8 March, for International Women's Day. Attendees enjoyed a cuppa while...

Nature’s sense of irony

After a morning of outside work, which left me a bit the worse for wear, I shucked my grubby work clothes for a cold...

Ag Energy Australia: Our story

As a farming family, we wanted our kids to carve their own path in agriculture. So, we decided to give them a leg up...

Birdwatchers marvel at Warrigal

Long-time Longreach Landcare members Warwick and Rosemary Champion hosted an afternoon at Warrigal Waters for keen bird watchers and water bug enthusiasts last Sunday...