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Amanda sworn in and underway in new role

Amanda Phillott got her first taste of life as a Central Highlands councillor tucking into a chair and taking up proceedings at the Wednesday,...

Demand for heavy cattle

Emerald Combined Agents yarded a reduced offering of 650 head in a predominantly mixed-quality yarding, with strong gains recorded across all categories presented on...

Alison receives OA medal

Emerald's Alison Ray was at Government House in Brisbane on Monday, 18 May, to officially received her Medal of the Order of Australia from...

Australian Made Week – is the green and gold logo failing Aussie food producers?

Labor’s story full of broken promises

Anglo offloads coal mines for $5.4B

Ghungalu Nunee parkland opened

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Sport

Central Highlands to face Central West

After a hiatus of more than a decade, the Drummond Range Cup is making its return, and Central Highlands' men's squad are gearing up...

So Outrageous seals the Calliope Gold Cup

Emerald galloper So Outrageous claimed the recent $12,000 Ulton Calliope Gold Cup (1608m). Former Biloela State High School student Jaimee-Lee Devine piloted the five-year-old gelding...

A-Grade close competition

Round 4 of the Central Highlands A-Grade Rugby League competition saw Bluff and Middlemount take a bye, but competition remained strong over the weekend,...

Munster to lead Maroons

Queensland coach Billy Slater has backed his skipper, Rockhampton export Cameron Munster, to produce his best in the Origin arena. The Melbourne five-eighth and...

So Outrageous seals the Calliope Gold Cup

Emerald galloper So Outrageous claimed the recent $12,000 Ulton Calliope Gold Cup (1608m). Former Biloela State High School student Jaimee-Lee Devine piloted the five-year-old gelding...

Mann returns for Magic Round

Kurt Mann will return from concussion this weekend as the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs attempt to arrest a worrying slide in form when they open Magic...

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

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

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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The trouble with Johnson grass

Most people in agriculture will have seen and even cursed Johnson grass plants growing in their crops, creeks or gullies. The plant was originally...

NDIS overhaul: $32b in cuts sparks regional concerns

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) overhaul has now been confirmed in the Federal Budget, with the Albanese government announcing an expected $32 billion...

Creative kids help spread safety message

Creative students could have their work included in a special calendar shining a spotlight on farm safety. The 2027 Farm Safety Calendar competition launched in...

Online care improving life for aphasia patients

An online therapy program has shown early promise in improving quality of life for people living with the communication disorder aphasia in remote parts...

Project derailed by Labor

The Inland Rail is a nation-building project designed to strengthen Australia’s supply chains, reduce freight congestion, improve road safety, and deliver long-term economic growth...

Amanda Phillott declared as new CHRC Councillor

The Electoral Commission of Queensland has declared Amanda Phillott the successful candidate at the Saturday, 16 May, Central Highlands Regional Council by-election.  Electoral Commissioner...

Empowered to fight DV

Regional organisations came together at Empower 2026 last week, united in the fight against domestic and family violence (DFV). The two-day conference was held at...

Food security starts with fuel and fertiliser

It’s federal budget week - a time to look at the figures and see what’s in store for Ag producers like ourselves. On first...

Deadly mosquito virus in CH

Emerald residents have been put on alert to avoid mosquito bites after a case of Japanese Encephalitis Virus was diagnosed in the Central Highlands. The...

Chukkas aplenty at polocrosse carnival

Over the weekend 9-10 May, more than 100 people flocked through the gates to compete in and enjoy the horseback action at the Emerald...

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