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Fortescue axes 90 jobs from green hydrogen division in Gladstone and WA

Billionaire Andrew Forrest's Fortescue Metals has axed 90 jobs from its green hydrogen division, affecting workers in Gladstone and Western Gladstone. Fortescue confirmed the job...

It’s official for newest CH residents

66 properties headed for auction to recoup unpaid rates

The Central Highlands Regional Council have informed the owners of 66 properties of its intention to auction them off to recoup outstanding rates and...

Shape the future of Queensland primary industries in Gregory

Carpark upgrade for safer school drop-off for Blackwater North

From country charts to spotlight

Canavan misses out in Nats leadership bid

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Sport

Bella hits her mark

Springsure’s very own markswoman Bella Woolcock gave it her best shot and will be heading to New Zealand in March 2026 as part of...

Deja vu as Jay’s contribution is celebrated

After his continued contributions to developing female Rugby League in the Central Highlands, Jay Edwards has been nominated for the second year in a...

Emerald shines on home field

The Central Queensland Senior and Junior Rugby Union Championships took place in Emerald on 3-4 May. More than 20 teams and 357 players from across...

Warriors create Ashes history

The 2025 Domino’s Emerald Ashes will go down as one of the most dominant performances in local cricketing memory. The PIRTEK Warriors claimed their first-ever...

Raising the racquet to 100

There was no stopping Rockhampton Tennis from serving up a century of one of the state’s best tournaments. The 100th running of the Town and...

Emerald tennis aces earn Capricornia selection

Two young tennis hot shots from Emerald have made the Capricornia team after giving their all on the regional stage in Gladstone on Wednesday,...

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Emerald and CQ events calendar

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Coming Events

Outdoor yoga with Kelly - Sapphire Join Kelly for indoor or outdoor yoga classes held at various locations in Emerald and Sapphire. Suitable for all...

Comedy roadshow rolling into Capella

The Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow has hit the highways to home-deliver the freshest and funniest from this year’s festival to neighbourhoods across the...

Community Events

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Police band will pull out the country numbers at Callide show

The Queensland Police Pipes and Drums is usually known for bagpipes, kilts and rousing traditional tunes, but this May it will be known for...

Survivor weeds are an issue

Heard a colleague from another part of Australia speak on his issues with weed control and paddock profitability. It did surprise me a bit...

Ambo gets top service medal

Baralaba QAS officer-in-charge Vaughan Mason received an Ambulance Service Medal at Government House on Friday, 2 May after being named in the 2025 Australia...

Top quality yarding of 5000 at weaner, feeder sale in Emerald

Emerald agents yarded 5000 head of very good quality cattle for the first weaner and feeder sale of the year on Tuesday 6 May....

Grazier’s recovery from grain silo collapse

For Springsure grazier and trail runner Pete Hamilton, 28 February 2024 began as a routine day on the land. But while preparing to empty...

There’s a bear out there

"Step into the whimsical world of Ted, an intrepid wayfaring bear, as local photographer Cherie Reeves presents her solo exhibition, Ted Explores Emerald, at...

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