Longreach, Ilfracombe artisans find outlet for talent in drought

Sally Gall
Updated January 23 2020 - 9:22pm, first published 9:00pm
The Eagle Street, Longreach window of the Western Emporium. Photos supplied.
The Eagle Street, Longreach window of the Western Emporium. Photos supplied.

Who starts an arts-based business in the middle of a drought? Four women in the Longreach-Ilfracombe district of central west Queensland, that's who.

Sally Gall

Sally Gall

Senior journalist - Queensland Country Life/North Queensland Register

Based at Blackall, CW Qld, where I've raised a family, run Merino sheep and beef cattle, and helped develop a region - its history, tourism, education and communications. Get in touch at 0427 575 955 if you've got a story idea for me.

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