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Townsfolk ‘had a gutful’ of antisocial behaviour

The Capella community has closed ranks to combat a surge in youth crime. In the latter part of 2025, the township became an after-dark mecca...

Catcher’s lucky escape

A 'kiss' on the thumb from a feisty juvenile eastern brown snake wasn't the close call Rhys Flemming was expecting on what should have...

That’s a wrap for Salvos

The Central Highlands Salvation Army is rapt after its Christmas wrapping service gifted a record $8745 to be distributed back into the community. Local ministry...

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Noffke busy at the Magic Millions

Central grazier Fred Noffke was up an about at this week’s famous Gold Coast Magic Millions Yearling Sales, raising his hand alongside racing’s royalty. Noffke...

Rockhampton meeting in doubt due to flood threat

Rockhampton Jockey Club staff have been preparing for the worst and hoping for the best with the imminent flooding of the Fitzroy River, impacting...

Roll up and sign up with Showtime!

Showtime Boxing is gearing up for another big year with their annual sign-on day coming up on Saturday, 24 January. From 9 am to 12...

Emerald represents at Brisbane International

Representatives from Emerald and District Tennis Association were in Brisbane from 9-11 January at the Brisbane International getting up close and amongst the action. Six...

Broncos take All Blacks path for World Club Challenge

Brisbane is set to pull out all stops to win the World Club Challenge against Hull KR and will use an elite training base...

Wet Weather disrupts Cricket

Round 10 of the Central Highlands Barton Shield was a wet one on Saturday, 10 January, resulting in Clermont’s game against Rolleston being washed...

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‘An honour’: Rudd quits US ambassadorship early

Kevin Rudd says it has "been an honour" to serve as Australia's ambassador to the United States, after the government announced he would leave...

Stifling speech not the way

In 1950, the Menzies Government introduced laws to ban the Australian Communist Party. Prime Minister Menzies told the Parliament that communists must be banned...

State Flying Squad busy in first year of operations

A strengthened State Flying Squad has charged nearly 2000 people during its first year of frontline operations targeting serious and repeat crime across the...

Queensland pubs warn of counterfeit notes as opportunistic thieves target busy venues

Queensland pubs, hotels and restaurants have been urged to stay alert amid reports of counterfeit $50 and $100 banknotes circulating through hospitality venues during...

Rio Tinto in preliminary talks to merge with Glencore

Glencore is in preliminary talks to be acquired by Rio Tinto in what would be a $300 billion mega-merger to create the world's biggest...

Rural Aid to support farmers

North and Central Queensland farmers are showing extraordinary resilience, but we cannot mistake resilience for invincibility. Behind that strength are families facing real losses,...

Waters receding as Clermont recovers

Queensland Fire and Rescue (QFR) Swiftwater crews rescued three individuals trapped in floodwater on the Gregory Highway in Clermont overnight, two on the roof...

Flash flooding warning – Clermont

A FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY WARNING has been issued at 1.38pm Monday, 12 January, by Isaac Regional Council after two people were rescued from floodwaters...

Grants expanded for flood-hit producers

The federal and state governments have activated disaster recovery funding for flood-affected primary producers, opening access to veterinary fees and carcass disposal costs as...

Flood recovery needs flexibility, not bureaucracy

While it's been a great start to the wet season for a lot of people, it's also been far too much rainfall for many....