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Bowen Basin Apprentice of the Year nominations open during National Apprenticeship Week

As part of National Apprenticeship Week Australia, SprintSuite has officially opened nominations for the Bowen Basin Apprentice of the Year, a new regional award...

Basin supply chain pain

Some $755 million has been ripped out of the Fitzroy region's economy as alarm bells sound for the crippling coal royalties regime across the...

A queenly confidence builder

The year was 1991 and a shy Shovarn Wilkins was a Central Highlands Easter Sunflower Queen entrant. At 19, she was working as a library...

Business boost with council grants

Deputy Mayor defies critics

50 years of Easter festival fun

Cheaper diabetes drug halted by AstraZeneca court win

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Sport

Titanic night for charity

Titan IND hosted an incredible ‘Make Your Own Luck’ gala dinner last Friday, 13 February – raising valuable funds for two great causes. The...

Clermont wins on home ground

The Central Highlands Rugby League Under-20s Premiership made its return on Saturday, 14 February, kicking off with a bang at Clermont. Clermont made great use...

QAS on the hunt for next Olympians

The Queensland Academy of Sport (QAS) is on the lookout for the next generation of Olympic athletes and will be making their way to...

Clermont wins on home ground

The Central Highlands Rugby League Under-20s Premiership made its return on Saturday, 14 February, kicking off with a bang at Clermont. Clermont made great use...

Joseph off to Caloundra

An up-and-coming tennis star from Emerald and District Lawn Tennis Association made his mark at the High School Capricornia Trials in Rockhampton on Tuesday,...

Rugby and culture collide at Waitangi Day

Centra Highlands’ annual Waitangi Day Rugby celebration at McIndoe Park on Saturday, 7 February with the New Zealand women’s and under-17 girls team claiming...

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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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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...

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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...

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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

A forum in Emerald on Wednesday, March 11, will focus on the future of beef production in northern Australia. Genetics Australia’s beef forum is a...

Liberal leader’s unity call as allies rule front bench

Opposition Leader Angus Taylor has rewarded his factional allies with plum front bench roles and punted moderates to the outer. Mr Taylor unveiled his new-look...

30 years of CapRescue

CapRescue is celebrating a milestone 30 years of serving Central Queenslanders, providing a crucial service that means the difference between life and death. Since 1996,...

Crisafulli names new Police Commissioner

The Crisafulli Government has appointed Brett Pointing as Queensland’s next Police Commissioner, with the experienced policing leader set to take over from Saturday, 21...

Unsung heroes of regional Australia

There are many unsung heroes in the electorate of Flynn that often leave for work in the dark and return home in the dark. These...

Small regional builders share concerns in survey

Small building businesses in regional Australia are warning that housing shortages will deepen unless governments address planning delays, workforce shortages and rising compliance costs,...

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. ...

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