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RDO backs ag all way in CH

RDO Equipment officially opened its new Emerald building in Chalcedony Street on Friday, 22 August. Emerald branch manager Simon Perkins thanked Brian Wells and Sheryl...

The fare fight continues

The Central Highlands Development Corporation is progressing its 'fairer fares' discussions with Qantas executives. CHDC chief executive Peter Dowling told the Wednesday, 27 August, meeting...

Same Job Same Pay Day date set for BHP workers

The Fair Work Commission has issued ‘Same Job Same Pay’ orders, setting 14 September as the date for pay rises to kick in for...

Taxing times are on Labor agenda

Queensland’s AgForce welcomes Niki Ford as Chief Executive Officer

Broken promises, rising costs

Child sex offenders to be known in public registry

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Sport

Broncos mark Hunt’s 350th in style

Brisbane marked Central Queensland export Ben Hunt's milestone match in style with a 46-12 win over Newcastle last Sunday. In his 350th NRL game –...

Progress tracking along

The committee at Coal Capital Speedway is slowly but surely making progress towards its goal of bringing racing back to Blackwater. Since forming in February...

Western Wave closing in Fast

Emerald Touch Association is preparing for its Western Wave Fast Four carnival for older touch football players, coming up on Saturday, 31 August. After last...

Saunders stepping up

Rising Emerald cricket talent Ava Saunders, 11, has been selected to represent the Wide Bay region at the upcoming Queensland State Cricket Championships in...

Grand final day is here

The Central Highlands Rugby League A Grade men's grand final is on Saturday night. Middlemount earned their shot in the decider against Bluff at Bluff...

Barraclough Shield is back

The preparations for the annual Barraclough Shield are coming together at Emerald Eagles Football Club and will be ready to kick off on Saturday,...

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On This Day: Find Your Inner Nerd Day!

Find Your Inner Nerd Day is all about dropping the mask and letting your quirks lead the way. The day encourages people to lean...

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On This Day: World Honey Bee Day!

We often take nature for granted and don’t stop to consider the vital role that all creatures play in our world. However, World Honey Bee...

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More flashing school zone signs for Gregory

The State Government has announced Flashing School Zone Signs are being rolled out across more than 100 high-risk school zones, including six schools in...

National Parks planned burn in Presho State Forest

The Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service will conduct a planned burn in Presho State Forest from Tuesday, 26 August, to Tuesday, 2 September, weather...

Battle against locusts demands urgent backing

It’s time to voice the concerns of many central and north-west Queensland graziers with regard to the locust plague that is emerging and already...

Community Cabinet – a social affair

The State Government held its third community cabinet outside of the south-east corner at Emerald on 17-18 August. The Premier, his ministers, directors-general and executives...

Can chickpeas beat the heat?

There are a couple of projects underway where researchers are investigating various new pre-breeding germplasms. They are searching for higher temperature tolerances in chickpeas to...

Standing up for country roads

Premier David Crisafulli and his Main Roads and Transport Minister Brent Mickelberg took to the plains of windy Gindie to announce the State Government's...

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