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Mine worker’s death being investigated

Authorities are investigating following a man's death in a roof collapse at Coronado's Mammoth Underground Mine on Friday, 2 January. Mammoth Underground Mine is within...

Winton cut off as Western River reaches Major Flood level

The Western River at Winton reached the major flood level on Sunday of 3.51 metres, cutting off all roads. On Monday, 5 December at 9am,...

Disaster assistance extended to Winton

Disaster assistance financial support has been extended to additional Queensland councils and impacted primary producers following extensive flooding over the Christmas period. Burke, Cassowary Coast,...

Indexation of youth and student payments not enough

Mining industry pushes back against proposed cashflow tax

Mine worker confirmed dead

Register hoped to help significant reforms to child safety laws

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Sport

Usman calls time on Test career ahead of home game

Usman Khawaja's Test career will come full circle and end in Sydney, the veteran batter confirming he will retire at the end of the...

New home where the heart is for ‘Snoop Dogg’

From the races in Rockhampton to watching trackwork in Clermont, former chaser Burnt Me has enjoyed a change of pace since retiring. Burnt Me won...

The brilliance of Munster

In CQ Today’s greatest sporting moment list, it was impossible to go past the courageous Cameron Munster for the number one spot. Munster's rollercoaster of...

Barton Shield powers into the New Year

The New Year is here, and with it Round 9 of the Central Highlands Barton Shield competition is scheduled to get back underway this...

Head not fazed by new role

Even after starring as an opener in the Ashes, Travis Head is not demanding he stays at the top and will bat wherever Australia...

Upton wins second Dally M Medal

Coming in at No.6 is the greatest No.1 in NRLW history winning her second Dally M Medal before lifting championships for club and country. Upton...

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Our top achievers

Year 12 graduates from across the region have received their ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admission Rank) scores, and the Central Highlands' high achievers are well...

Incredible covers of 2025

It was a big year for news in 2025, with Emerald Today spotlighting some incredible stories and images on our front pages. Check out some...

Monsoon arrives for holidays

Over the Christmas and New Year period, monsoon floods from a Tropical Low and cyclones have hit northern Australia. There has already been one death...

Conditions favourable for Australia’s livestock sector: Rabobank 2026 outlook

Export market demand has supported elevated prices for Australian lamb, mutton and beef through much of 2025, with favourable market conditions expected to continue...

Focus on summer safety

A new campaign is urging the community to put safety at the centre of their summer fun. The Office of Fair Trading has joined regulators...

Building more profitable, resilient grazing enterprises

Transforming agriculture starts in the paddock. In February, Resource Consulting Services Australia (RCS) will be bringing a grazing clinic short course to Murgon in Queensland’s...

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