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Social housing project moving ahead

An $11.8 million social housing project in Emerald is quickly taking shape. Hutchison Builders were engaged to build the four-storey, 12 one-bedroom and six two-bedroom...

Rising rates, falling wages

After four years in office, the government owns the economy and its record is clear, Australians have experienced the biggest fall in living standards...

Numbers, prices fall at Emerald saleyards

Numbers eased by nearly 1400 to see close to 790 penned at Emerald on Thursday, 23 April. Quality was again fairly mixed, prime cows showing...

Premier’s Gladstone oil refinery plans

Central Highlands Council rocked by CEO resignation

CQ fourth for crime

Keeping the Anzac legacy alive

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Sport

Kobe in scintillating form

Kobe Hetherington’s sizzling form has caught the attention of his coach and several well-respected NRL pundits. The Gladstone-born forward has been a key cog...

CQ narrow in on Seagulls

Central Queensland have one last hurdle before finally returning home to Browne Park. The Capras are set to travel to the border, playing Tweed...

Records tumble at RN06

Rockynats is, without a doubt, morphing into a bucket-list event for car enthusiasts after another incredibly successful year. Whether it’s the rubber burning on the...

Capras hang tough for an epic win

A gritty six-point victory over Townsville was “one of the best wins” Central Queensland coach Lionel Harbin has been part of during his tenure...

Capras cleaned up in final round of Mal Meninga Cup

Central Queensland wrapped up its Mal Meninga Cup campaign with a heavy loss at the hands of Townsville last Saturday. The Blackhawks were too strong...

Back to back for Brothers

Emerald Brothers have claimed the Central Highlands Rugby League Under-20 premiership for the second year in a row. The Brethren secured a 40-28 win over...

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On This Day: Respect Your Cat Day!

Feline friends can offer love, companionship and joy to individuals and families who choose to adopt a cat as a pet. Though cats can certainly...

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QMines secures $15 million QIC investment to fast-track Mt Chalmers development

Queensland mining company QMines Limited has locked in a $15 million strategic investment from the Queensland Investment Corporation (QIC), in a move set to...

Get the policy settings right and industry will thrive

In March, the Federal and State Governments announced a $2 billion bailout to Rio Tinto for the Boyne aluminium smelter in my electorate of...

Challenges ahead for cattle producers but AgForce on the front foot

It’s been a difficult month of disappointment, uncertainty and sadness, with a few rays of hope in there too that we can hang on...

Wellshot Hotel up for awards

Ilfracombe's Wellshot Hotel will compete against venues from Brisbane and across the state in the Queensland Hotels Association's 2026 Awards for Excellence. The industry-leading annual...

Central Queensland and Rocky roar to life for Dinosaur Week

Central Queensland’s pre-historic history is set to star during the inaugural Queensland Dinosaur Week which runs from Monday, 4 May to Sunday, 10 May,...

Brunei pledges to strengthen fuel supply to Australia

The Sultan of Brunei has assured Anthony Albanese his oil-rich nation is not looking to impose any export restrictions on Australia as the prime...

CQ’s Anzac Day services

Residents from across the region will come together on Anzac Day, Friday 25 April, to honour the bravery and service of our servicemen and...

Tougher border controls are needed

A few years ago, I found myself in the High Court as an alleged Italian. Like many Italians, my nonno and nonna emigrated to...

Hearts break for Noah and his Pa

"Together in life, now together in heaven". They were the softly spoken words of a grieving Peter Williamson as he summed up the relationship between...

Average quality yarding at Emerald

Emerald Combined Agents yarded 2200 head of cattle in a fair quality offering on Thursday, 16 April. A large proportion of the yarding comprised...

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