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Riley’s idol journey ends

Longreach singer Riley Zischke’s journey on Australian Idol has come to an end, bowing out of the competition on Sunday, 1 March after making...

Australian shares drop as Middle East conflict deepens

Australia's share market is under pressure as the prospect of a lengthy Middle East conflict and subsequent disruption to energy markets weighs on confidence. The...

Economic growth accelerates, fuelling rate hike fears

Australia's economy grew at 0.8 per cent in the December quarter, the fastest rate in three years and above Reserve Bank forecasts. The central bank...

Quality Resort is the gold standard

Businesses keen to grow encouraged to attend conference

Boyce driven by desire to connect

Inflation figures set to impact federal budget savings

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Sport

Vegas gift for birthday boy Mann

Winton export Kurt Mann celebrated his 33rd birthday in the most unconventional fashion imaginable on Sunday — helping steer the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs to a...

Cutters fight back to down Capras in final minutes

For a second straight round Central Queensland has thrown away a strong start before suffering a heartbreaking try in the final three minutes. The...

Gritty win keeps CQ top

Central Queensland proved they have what it takes to win in all types of manner with a gutsy victory last Saturday. The Capras’ under-17s boys...

Brethren crack Whipp on Tigers

The Under-20s Central Highlands Rugby League competition saw Emerald Brothers dominate their cross-town rivals at Hinricks Oval in Blackwater on Friday, 20 February. Clermont forfeited...

Inter Emerald kick off season

Inter Emerald were in Rockhampton on Saturday and Sunday, 21-22 February, at Frenchville Sports Club’s annual Six-a-Side carnival and finished fourth in their pool. The...

Cattledogs hot to trot

Round 2 of the Central Highlands Rugby Union Social 7s was on again at Morton Park on Saturday, 21 February where the Cattledogs were...

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Entertainment

On This Day: National Sticky Bun Day!

Whether a person has a sweet tooth or prefers a carbohydrate-filled treat, the sticky bun is the ideal gastronomic delight to fill the void! Fortunately,...

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Rain drives prices up at Emerald

Emerald Combined Agents yarded 2200 head of cattle in a fair-quality offering on Thursday, 26 February. Following increased rainfall across the state, the market...

Blackwater win Pirtek Cup back from Emerald

The seventh annual Pirtek Cup on Saturday and Sunday, 21-22 February, saw Blackwater claim victory over Emerald, adding another tally to their scoreboard. 40 players...

How AI is helping criminals target more victims online

Online criminals are exploiting artificial intelligence tools to boost the number of attacks they launch and improve their chances of stealing information and money...

‘I didn’t see it coming’

Incumbent Central Highlands Deputy Mayor Rachael Cruwys claims to have been blindsided by a 'mid-term refresh' notice of motion, supported by the majority of...

Former UK envoy Mandelson arrested in Epstein probe

Peter Mandelson, the former UK ambassador to the United States, has been released on bail after he was arrested in a misconduct probe stemming...

Stories from the heart for Heather

Friends and fans gathered to celebrate Morgan's Road, the fifth novel from Capella author Heather Garside on Saturday, February 21. Councillor Gai Sypher said it...

New truck for Bluff rural firies

The State Government delivered a state-of-the-art $400,000 firefighting truck to Bluff Rural Fire Brigade, boosting emergency response capabilities across the region. The Isuzu single-cab...

She Count free workshops

Respected Central Highlands mortgage broker Alissa Herman is presenting a series of free online and in-person financial workshops for women. CH CoLab community officer Gerry...

Ageing well, the rural way

In rural Queensland, ageing well is about more than healthcare. It is about staying connected to community, remaining independent for as long as possible,...

Statewide crime crackdown commences

On Wednesday, 25 February the Queensland Government, alongside the Queensland Police Service, launched Operation Forge – a statewide crackdown on youth crime to make...

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