Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly, born in Longreach Matthew Scott, rugby league footballer, born in Longreach Edgar Towner, Victoria Cross winner, died in Longreach and was buried in the cemetery there. His grave is a protected place. Climate Longreach experiences a hot semi-arid climate (Köppen: BSh, Trewartha: BShl); with very hot summers with moderate rains; warm to hot springs and autumns with occasional rains; and mild, dry winters. References Further reading External links Maps showing the locality of Longreach before and after the January 2019 amalgamations (archived before and after on 28 July 2019) Towns in Queensland Populated places established in 1888 1888 establishments in Australia Longreach Region Localities in Queensland