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Tender call for gas projects

Queensland Investment Corporation (QIC) has commenced a competitive tender process seeking private sector proposals to deliver 400 megawatts of new gas-fired generation capacity in...

Cattle Levy Review Committee releases first Discussion Paper

Cattle Australia's first discussion paper about the review of the grass-fed Cattle Transaction Levy (CTL) is the first of several consultation opportunities for the...

Alpha Show a success

The 2026 Alpha Show drew strong crowds across two busy days last week, with strong cattle prices, packed horse events and family entertainment headlining...

Labor’s story full of broken promises

Treasurer blames ‘misinformation’ for war on tax change

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Comet Show is dino-mite

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Sport

Tributes flow for Shane McGovern

The Central West racing community is mourning the loss of popular jockey and horseman Shane McGovern, who has died aged 68 following a tragic...

Daniher spirit lives on, Neale loses battle with ‘the beast’

Over the first 52 years of his life, Neale Daniher became well-known and admired as a very good, if injury-prone, VFL footballer who played...

PM leads tributes to Daniher

Neale Daniher had everything taken from him, except his courage and humanity. The man who became the symbol of the fight against motor neurone disease...

Slow start haunts Capras

Central Queensland tasted its first defeat at Aurizon Stadium after a slow start cost them dearly. The Capras welcomed Redcliffe to Rockhampton for a...

On the Job

Emerald rugby union export Jacob 'Buster' Job stared in his first overseas championships last month, and now he is sitting by the phone hoping...

Beg Me’s superb ‘Cupset’

Having just arrived in his new home of Emerald, Beg Me claimed one of the biggest upsets in Emerald Cup history last Saturday. The well-travelled...

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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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Support the Red Shield Appeal

Across Australia, the sight of the Red Shield appearing outside local shops, and worn proudly by volunteers in their communities marks a special moment...

‘No whammy’: businesses hit back at budget tax overhaul

States and territories are being urged to slash stamp duty for small businesses and families to help them handle the fallout of a contentious...

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...

Yarding steady as heifer prices lift

Gracemere combined agents saw a slightly increased yarding this week with a total of 1844 head, consisting of 735 Steers, 584 Heifers, 385 Cows,...

Airfare relief a flight of fancy

Cheaper Qantas airfares aren't going to land for commuters through Emerald Airport. The Central Highlands Regional Council and its business arm, Central Highlands Development...

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?

Australia’s iconic green-and-gold kangaroo logo is meant to give consumers confidence, but a growing chorus of farmers and manufacturers say the system behind the...

Labor’s story full of broken promises

On 29 May 1765, a 29-year-old member of the Virginia House of Burgesses, Patrick Henry, rose to move five resolutions (or resolves as they...

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