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Renal chairs confirmed for Emerald Hospital by 2028

Detailed planning is well underway to deliver three renal dialysis chairs at the Emerald Hospital. Member for Gregory Sean Dillon has assured Central Highlands...

Triple-zero outages and changes trigger more complaints

Complaints about being cut off from emergency services have surged in Australia following the Optus triple-zero outage and the discovery of faulty mobile phone...

Western road closures as more rain falls

Winton residents are once again watching the skies after further rainfall pushed the Western River to moderate flood levels, though the peak fell short...

Beef forum first for Emerald

Liberal leader’s unity call as allies rule front bench

30 years of CapRescue

Crisafulli names new Police Commissioner

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Sport

Exports impress across the board

It was a major weekend for Central Queensland exports in the NRL system. Dolphins’ Elijah McKay, Canberra’s Owen Pattie, Canterbury-Bankstown’s Kurt Mann, Manly’s Tyler...

Pirtek ready to tee off

The annual Pirtek Cup is making its return for another year on 21-22 February and will be teeing off at Blackwater Golf Club. The...

Cattledogs on the run in Social 7’s

Despite some wet weather, Saturday, 14 February was a weekend jam-packed with rugby, with the first round of Emerald’s Social 7’s kicking off for...

Fuller to represent region and culture in All Stars match

Rockhampton-product Trai Fuller will take part in the 15th edition of the NRL’s annual cultural showpiece event. The proud Indigenous fullback will line-up in...

Having a Ball

Emerald and District Lawn Tennis Association has once again taken to the court in preparation for the 2026 season, with another big year of...

Springing into new season

Emerald Gymnastics and Trampoline Club is getting ready to spring back into action for the 2026 season. Ahead of the competition season, Emerald Gymnastics Club...

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Blackwater and Tieri Landfill Wet Weather Impacts

Recent heavy rain over the weekend has impacted waste facilities in the Central Highlands. For safety and accessibility reasons, Central Highlands Regional Council has limited...

Protecting your voice, strengthening your future

AgForce is making some important changes — and I want to explain clearly why they matter to you. Over recent months, the Board has considered...

Select batches of MILO Snack Bars recalled

A select number of batches of MILO Snack Bars are being recalled due to the potential presence of small pieces of black rubber. ...

Greens see red over CH gas project

Greens Senator Steph Hodgins-May has chastised the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility for its consideration of a $110 million loan to develop a greenfield gas...

Reform critical after Queensland e-mobility injuries almost double

RACQ and its partners say enforcement, retail, education, infrastructure and hire schemes are the areas which the Government can address to protect Queenslanders as...

Beef Australia opens applications for the Graeme Acton Beef Connections Program

Beef Australia has opened applications for the 2026-2027 Graeme Acton Beef Connections Program and is calling for emerging leaders to participate as mentees in...

Quality offerings as numbers increase at Emerald

Numbers increased by nearly 400 to see close to 2230 penned at Emerald on Thursday, 12 February. Quality was good for the prime cattle,...

Brain tumour puts champ on the canvas

Emerald's one and only Hall of Fame boxer Colin Wilson reckoned he was up for the fight, and he had to be after Melbourne...

Superannuation tax changes one step closer to reality

Labor's long-running bid to increase taxes on wealthy superannuation accounts has taken a major step forward, but the Greens still stand in its way. Treasurer...

Life’s still full of wonder for Alice

Emerald's Alice Meharry celebrated her 103rd birthday on Wednesday, 11 February. Tackling puzzles and sketching nature to fill her days, the spry centenarian continues to...

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