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Pulling out the stops on a journey south

I’m driving to Caboolture, towing a trailer. I’m excited to get this old chassis fixed up, but it’s the fourth such trip in about...

Netball’s Olympic dream

While I can’t say I’m a netballer myself, I know how much it’s loved across the country and the Flynn electorate. Recently in Federal Parliament,...

Limited number at final Emerald sale for 2025

Emerald Combined Agents yarded 1300 head of cattle for the final sale of 2025 on Thursday, 11 December. With limited numbers on offer, the...

Standing up for producers amid EPBC uncertainty

Lighting up CH

Childcare crisis solutions identified

Lucky Ridge blows in

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Sport

Harbin impressed by team

Central Queensland stars are hitting their straps after pushing through the first month of pre-season. The Capras’ Hostplus Cup squad has been hard at work...

Trio take out Coalfields Cup

Middlemount’s Paddy Flood, Fareth Money and Alex Nielson captured a big prize in local golf last weekend. The trio took on the Coalfields Cup...

Seventh heaven for Barton Shield table-toppers

Two seven-wicket wins highlighted a comfortable Round 7 for two Barton Shield heavyweights. In Clermont the home side charged to an easy win over...

Capras’ title path revealed

Central Queensland has had its path in the Hostplus Cup laid out this week. Queensland Rugby League (QRL) dropped the draw on Monday, providing the...

Doggett strikes twice

Rockhampton-born Brendan Doggett has kept his undefeated Test streak intact with another fine win. Doggett played a role in lifting Australia to a 2-0...

Ciara claims gold at 50th fight

Dysart boxing ace Ciara Storch, 19, had her 50th fight at the 2025 Elite National Titles in Brisbane from 26–29 November and came home...

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Diving into summer fun

The Springsure community can dive back into the Springsure aquatic centre, with the upgraded facility set to open its doors on Saturday, 13 December,...

Gem of an idea for Boxing Day

In a tourist first for the Gemfields, Pats Sapphire Central is hosting a Boxing Day bonanza for fans and families with a three-hour 'dig...

Lions Christmas markets

Emerald Lions have saved the biggest and best for their Christmas markets at Morton Park on Sunday, 14 December. Lions president Debbie Shields said the...

Climate extremes trigger rare coral disease

University of Sydney marine biologists have identified a devastating combination of coral bleaching and a rare necrotic wasting disease that wiped out large, long-lived...

Power station’s off-peak performance

In the six months to September, the ageing Gladstone Power Station had 33 unscheduled outages and was offline for more than 1000 hours, according...

Stay cool on the road

Central Queensland summers aren’t known for being gentle. Step into a sun-baked car and it can feel like you’ve just opened the door to...

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