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Camper injured by falling tree in wild weather on North West Island

CapRescue was tasked on the morning of Sunday, 26 April, to assist a 24-year-old woman who was camping on North West Island when a...

Buffel grass – a feed of national significance

There's been a lot of noise in social media lately from environmental groups talking about putting Buffel on the WONS list - the Weeds...

Migration integrity plan

A Coalition Government will restore integrity, fairness and public confidence in Australia’s migration system, announcing recently the first instalment of our comprehensive Australian Values...

Construction begins on new pedestrian bridge

Council assets out to market

Avenue of angels unveiled

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SINNRR redeemed at Rockynats 06

Emerald’s SINNRR raised some hell at Rockynats 06 last weekend, finishing second in the Open Class Burnout. Going up against more than 100 competitors from...

BMX aces secure impressive results

Eight riders from Central Highlands BMX Club were in Shepparton last week for Round 2 of the National Series and the National Championships from...

Bulls and Bears on the charge

A-Grade Rugby League returned to the Central Highlands in emphatic fashion to open the 2026 season, with big wins, strong debuts and standout individual...

Taipans strike in Townsville

Representatives from the Emerald Touch Association were at Queens Park in Townsville from 16–18 April for the Junior State Cup North and returned with...

Capricornia hunting gold

The Capricornia men’s side isn’t heading to the 47th Battalion Carnival just to make up the numbers; they are hunting the top prize. Former Yeppoon...

Kobe in scintillating form

Kobe Hetherington’s sizzling form has caught the attention of his coach and several well-respected NRL pundits. The Gladstone-born forward has been a key cog...

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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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$1.24B coal mine fast-tracked by State Government

The State Government has fast-tracked the $1.24 billion Corvus Metallurgical Coal Project, north of Emerald, declaring it a coordinated project. Deputy Premier and Minister for...

Police hold concerns for man missing from Emerald

Police are seeking public assistance to locate a man missing from Emerald since Tuesday, 21 April. Alan Money was last seen on Egerton Street around...

Social housing project moving ahead

An $11.8 million social housing project in Emerald is quickly taking shape. Hutchison Builders were engaged to build the four-storey, 12 one-bedroom and six two-bedroom...

Rising rates, falling wages

After four years in office, the government owns the economy and its record is clear, Australians have experienced the biggest fall in living standards...

Numbers, prices fall at Emerald saleyards

Numbers eased by nearly 1400 to see close to 790 penned at Emerald on Thursday, 23 April. Quality was again fairly mixed, prime cows showing...

Premier’s Gladstone oil refinery plans

Gladstone could be home to a fuel refinery if plans announced by Queensland Premier David Crisafulli to ensure the nation's fuel security come to...

Central Highlands Council rocked by CEO resignation

The high-level blood-letting at the Central Highlands Regional Council has continued with the resignation of chief executive officer Aaron Johansson at the Wednesday, 22...

CQ fourth for crime

Central Queensland has ranked fourth out of 20 Queensland statistical areas for the highest crime rate, according to the Queensland Government Statistician’s Office’s recently...

Keeping the Anzac legacy alive

The word inferior comes to mind as I approach Anzac Day each year. The sheer respect and admiration for those who serve our country...

Crisafulli calling for action on Taroom Trough

As oil exploration continues in the Taroom Trough, Queensland Premier David Crisafulli is calling on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to back the project. It is...

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