News

Extra shot of funds to help be a good sport

When growing up, sport was a huge part of my life and was critical to my development. According to Health Direct, organised sport has many...

Cheaper flights with upgraded Qantas fleet?

The introduction of larger jets on the Emerald-Brisbane route from mid-May by Qantas could see airfares fall by as much as 10 per cent. The...

Cows really do feel the heat

New research into climate impacts on extensive grazing suggests that cows start feeling the heat at much lower temperatures than expected. Data captured from on-animal...

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Sport

Ashes back again

Elite cricket is returning to the region with the second annual Domino's Emerald Ashes at Epic Allsports Oval on 4-5 May. Made up of players...

Locals share in sports grants

Round 3 of the Federal Government’s 2023-24 Local Sporting Champions and Local Para Champions programs have been announced with successful applicants from Emerald, Gooburrum,...

See it, like it, book it

The Central Highlands Regional Council has moved to the online platform Bookable for access to all its venues for hire. Bookable allows users 24-7 access...

$1M up for grabs at charity golf event

An Emerald business will celebrate its first year in operation by offering a mammoth $1 million for a hole in one at its inaugural...

Keeping it green

The greens at Emerald Golf Club have been re-turfed and will be ready to play on in a matter of weeks. 400 square meters was...

Tigers not hiding ambitions

The Emerald Tigers are heading into their final pre-season week before the Christmas break and they can’t wait to be out on the field...

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Entertainment

Aussie spirit on show at family event

The flags will be flying at the Emerald Showgrounds for Australia Day celebrations in Emerald as CH Social Events hosts a family friendly event....

Happy pats for zoo pets

The Trulander Petting Zoo has been a holiday hit since opening at its new home on the outskirts of Emerald. Owner Lynn Jones said she...

Rain dear as Operation Rudolph goes ahead

Soggy Santas simply smiled and kept the Christmas spirit flowing as Operation Rudolph wound its way around Emerald streets on Christmas Eve. A wild...

The Lukes of Hazzard are off in Shitbox Rally

They’ve packed the Shitbox Rally survival kit full of duct tape, zip ties and wire, now Emerald father-and-daughter duo Luke and Paige McKenzie are...

Michele opens novel shop for bookworms

Highlands Books has been a passion project burning inside Michele Davis from the moment she first fell in love – with the power of...

Ooh la la, it’s Comet and cocktails on the Highlands Riviera

Mesdames et messieurs will indulge in champagne, canapes, fine food and a little French flight of fancy when Cocktails on the Comet Riviera transports...

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Jake’s winging his way home for Anzac services

Flight Lieutenant Jake Thomasson is a Royal Australian Air Force Armaments Engineer currently serving at Number 6 Squadron at Amberley Air Force Base. Jake...

Honouring the hero of Duaringa

Kay Fletcher already knows the tears will flow freely as she walks toward the Duaringa Cenotaph on Anzac Day to lay a wreath on...

Seeking shelters to drive bus services in CH

A lack of all-weather bus shelters in Blackwater is one hurdle for L&F Transfers in attempts to expand its community travel services in the...

$1M community partnership fund

A $1 million fund to enhance social and community life in the Isaac region was unveiled at the April 20 inaugural Pembroke Resources Community...

Olive Downs mine branches into full production

Pembroke Resources has officially opened its Bowen Basin steelmaking coal mine that will generate more than $!0 billion in royalties for the State Government...

Anzac tribute to local heroes

Communities across the Isaac region will stand shoulder-to-shoulder at 18 services to honour those who served and died in military operations for Anzac Day. Wearing...