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Resources sector needs open door policy from next State Government

The Bowen Basin coalfields are a state election battleground for the future of crippling coal royalties and the industry’s profitability and reputation. Queensland...

Blackwater MPHS open for business

Blackwater’s new multipurpose health service opened its doors on Wednesday 16 October, providing a modern space for contemporary hospital and aged-care services. The new facility...

Vale Sir Frank, a legend of the tourism industry

Tributes have flowed from far and wide for Sir Frank Moore following his death at the age of 93. The former Longreach resident has been...

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Can’t beat the Beef

Emerald Boxing and Fitness had five of their members compete at the second annual Reef N Beef Fight Night at Yeppoon on Saturday 12...

Oates retires from NRL

Central Queensland rugby league export Corey Oates has retired from the NRL, aged 29. The former Baralaba Panthers and St Brendan's player said he put...

Hubner ready for Rabbits

Central Queensland fan favourite Lachlan Hubner is ready for his new challenge as he prepares for life in the big smoke. The Capras’ lock...

Marist’s golden touch

Emerald’s Marist College had plenty to celebrate this week after the school walked away with an impressive prize at a major touch football tournament. Marist...

Russell finds a new pack

Emerald export Dan Russell is set to represent his nation of Papua New Guinea again this weekend however he will soon make a big...

Emerald race day ready

The Emerald 100 is set to be run and won this Saturday with the preparations by the Emerald Jockey Club finally paying off. With...

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Band’s tour promises an unforgettable night

Aussie Country rockers Zac Cross Band are heading back to Emerald with with their newest heavy hitting single, ‘Take The Blame’. Coupling a sound that...

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On This Day: World Bollywood Day! – and Jim Henson’s birthday

The vibrant, colorful world of Indian cinema is full of captivating music, dance, and drama that will transport you to another world. Since films from...

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LNP to restore maternity services at Biloela Hospital

LNP candidate for Callide Bryson Head has revealed his party will commit to restoring maternity services and delivering a state-of-the-art hospital in Biloela if...

Warning sounded on inevitable bird flu pandemic

It's a case of when, not if, a deadly bird flu pandemic arrives in Australia, the country's top medical expert is warning, as almost...

The Bundy Bear is back

It’s been 15 years since the iconic Bundy R. Bear from Australia’s most famous rum, Bundaberg Rum, graced screens in his full seven-foot glory....

Elusive platypuses detected swimming close to city

Platypuses have been detected swimming through Melbourne creeks and rivers, including close to the CBD. Traces of platypuses were found across dozens of waterways in...

Long jail terms as non-fatal choking laws take effect

Perpetrators who intentionally injure victims through non-fatal strangulation face up to a decade in prison as new laws to protect women come into effect...

New community for over-50s in Rockhampton

Developers say the first over-50s land lease community to be released in Rockhampton in more than a decade will fill a gap for downsizers...