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Fog, then cold nights

The colder than usual winter in south eastern Australia has caused a rise of influenza. Not since 1965 has Canberra recorded five days in a...

ESS shows can-do attitude

The sounds of thousands of cans and recyclables constantly clattering as they're sorted and bagged is money to the ears of the Emerald State...

A fresh bite at business

A fresh idea to truck produce from the Brisbane markets twice a week and stack it on the shelves for sale in 24 hours...

Captain Courageous inspires Maroons

Union hails ‘same way, same pay’ decision

Beefed-up weaner and feeder sale numbers at Emerald

Carbon costs crush industry

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Sport

Central Queensland seek first points at Rugby Park

Central Queensland are still seeking their first points of the season as they battle in the main event at Rugby Park on Saturday. The...

Tigers show their claws at Laurie Spina Shield

Teams from rugby league clubs across the Central Highlands made the trek to Townsville on Friday and Saturday, 4–5 July, for the annual Laurie...

Russell to relish fresh start

Central Highlands Rugby League export Dan Russell is embracing a fresh start at Salford Red Devils, after confirming a season-long loan move from Warrington...

Good round for Emerald teams with Brothers and Tigers winning

Central Highlands Rugby League A Grade competition returned last weekend after a two-week break, and with the pointy end of the season approaching, teams...

Grant stars as Maroons land famous triumph

Yeppoon export Harry Grant played a starring role as Queensland won the 2025 State of Origin series in dramatic fashion on Wednesday night. Grant made...

Capras aim up to Hunters

Central Queensland will fly out of a tailspin against one of the most formidable foes in the Hostplus Cup this weekend. The Capras return...

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Cameron’s call: “Don’t back down on Olympic rowing”

Queensland Deputy Labor Leader Cameron Dick has called for Premier David Crisafulli to stick to his promises to hold Olympic rowing events in Rockhampton. Eyebrows...

Mixed quality offering at Emerald

Agents at Emerald yarded 1000 head in what was a very mixed-quality offering on Thursday, 3 July. The prime section held firm for second-grade...

Australian Conservation Foundation disingenuous at best

Queensland’s peak representative body for rural producers has condemned the Australian Conservation Foundation for its latest misleading campaign against Australian cattle producers. AgForce Cattle president...

Birthing business growth

In the mind of Emerald's Maxine Kirby, birth education is one of the most powerful teaching tools an expectant parent can access on their...

Lilyvale BESS proposed

Atmos Renewables has lodged a development application with the Central Highlands council for a battery energy storage system one kilometre from the Lilyvale substation...

Vote now for your favourite local business

The time has come to back your favourite business in the Central Highlands. Voting has opened for the People's Choice category in the 2025 Central...

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