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High tea a celebration

Memories of 50 years of Sunflower queen, princesses, parades and family fun filled the room at the Central highlands Easter Sunflower Festival's High Tea...

Canavan on the ticket

National Party leader Matt Canavan has been preselected on the Queensland LNP's senate ticket for the 2028 Federal election, putting an end to speculation...

Mutual aid an antidote to fuel crisis

As the US-Israel war on Iran bleeds into its fifth week, the consequences of the Albanese Labor government's unilateral decision to appease Trump are...

Boyce opposes expanding Parliament

Ag sector rocked by double tragedy

Man and boy die after vehicle rolls into dam

Dezi Freeman killed after six-month search: reports

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Sport

Juniors tee it out

Well done to the 22 Emerald Junior Golfers who played at the recent Haymans Electrical Emerald and VLI Conveyors 2026 Emerald Junior Golf Open...

Sunflower spirit gallops into Emerald’s Pioneer Park

Everything is in place as Emerald Jockey Club hosts its annual Easter Sunflower Festival race meeting on Saturday, 4 April, with organisers promising a...

D-day for Sheza Alibi

The honour roll of Doncaster winners reads like a who’s who of Australasian horse racing greats. Briseis, Wakeful, Tobin Bronze, Gunsynd, Emancipation, Super Impose, Sunline,...

CQ cut down on the road

Central Queensland’s golden chance of breaking their winless season was snatched away by Sunshine Coast. Both squads came into the Round 7 game at Sunshine...

Maroons to descend on Rocky

Pre-Covid there were deep conversations with Queensland Rugby League for Rockhampton to host the Queensland Maroons Fan Day, but due to the pandemic, it...

Seibold relieved of head coaching role by Manly

Rockhampton product Anthony Seibold's tenure as Manly coach is over after the Sea Eagles sacked their head coach just three games into the NRL...

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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...

Community Events Billboard

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...

Community Events Billboard

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...

Community Events Billboard

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: 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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Prices ease at Emerald

Emerald Combined Agents yarded a total of 3100 head on Thursday, 26 March, with another large offering in the prime sector as the shorter...

Council support community events

At its March meeting, the Central Highlands council approved $44,853.79 in grant funding to support three major community events in 2026 under round three...

Fake $50 notes circulating

Police are warning Central Highlands business owners to be on the lookout for fake $50 notes circulating in the region. A spokesperson said between 16-19...

Fuelling the political divide

Labor's Transport Affordability Bill was voted down in the Queensland Parliament on Wednesday, 25 March, but not before Gregory MP Sean Dillon accused the...

Dirty laundry hung out to dry

Emotions overflowed as insults, innuendos and accusations revealed a fractured council in the countdown to Councillor Rachael Cruwys's demise as deputy mayor. In moving...

Scalps claimed in council refresh

In a drama-packed Central Highlands Regional Council meeting in Capella on Monday, 23 March, the deputy mayor was dumped and a long-term councillor shocked...

Not too much to refresh

As much as they said they wanted change and new experiences, Central Highlands' councillors didn't stray too far from their nominated committee choices made...

All in the genetics

A forum in Emerald has shown beef producers how technology and genetics can help cattle adapt to tropical environments. The Genetics Australia beef forum this...

Japan invests in CH biofuel venture

Japan's Nippon Steel Trading has entered into a joint venture with Queensland's Energreen to create a cutting-edge biofuel industry in the Central Highlands. A...

Funding boost for Blackwater community groups

Yarrabee Coal Mine is investing $180,000 into community organisations in Blackwater and the surrounding areas, aiming to make a positive difference to the community....

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