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Telstra tower for Pilot Farm Road

The Central Highlands council is considering a planning application for a telecommunications facility on lot 34 Pilot Farm Road. Documentation has been lodged for the...

Coalition unveils a major fuel security expansion

The Coalition has a clear plan to strengthen Australia’s fuel security by more than doubling our minimum fuel reserves to 60 days and delivering...

Tax relief for workers and pain for investors in budget

Young people entering the housing market face such significant difficulties that the government needs to break a major election promise on controversial tax changes,...

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Vale Mal Anderson, a champion on and off the court

Tributes have flowed for one of Central Queensland’s greatest tennis exports. Mal Anderson MBE, whose career took him from Theodore to Grand Slam and Davis...

Dysart and Clermont sitting at the top

Round 3 of the Central Highlands Men's A-Grade saw Clermont and Dysart add to their winning streaks, and Springsure claim their first win of...

Sweet Victory at Sugar Bowl

A team from Emerald and District Lawn Tennis Association were in Ayr on 2-4 May and came home champions. In its 45th year, around 150...

Emerald shines in Gladstone

Emerald Gymnastics and Trampoline Club went to their first competition of the 2026 season in Gladstone on Sunday, 3 May and brought home stellar...

Warriors claim ashes

Emerald Showgrounds hosted the fourth annual Emerald Ashes on 2-3 May and saw the Pirtek Warriors claim victory once more. This was the fourth edition...

Sports in Brief

BULLEMOR'S FIRST TRY OF 2026 Central Highlands rugby league export Ethan Bullemor did his hopes of a Queensland Origin call-up no harm last weekend. Bullemor produced...

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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...

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: 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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Hunt is over for Emerald lotto winners

The hunt is over for an Emerald couple who scooped up a $2.5 million Saturday Gold Lotto division one win over the weekend. The Central...

Capella water supply to be affected

Central Highlands Regional Council has advised that water supply will be affected in Capella due to water mains works on the following dates and...

Check your Saturday Gold Lotto ticket – you could be $2.5 million richer

Lottery officials are urging Emerald locals and visitors to check their Saturday Gold Lotto tickets as a mystery player is $2.5 million richer and...

Boyce denies One Nation move

Flynn MP Colin Boyce has dismissed claims he is leaving the Nationals as "clickbait", following media reports over the weekend that he was considering...

Case of Japanese Encephalitis Virus detected

Central Queensland Health authorities asking Central Queenslanders to be alert and avoid mosquito bites, following a case of Japanese Encephalitis Virus (JEV) in the...

Grim picture of housing affordability

Anglicare's latest Rental Affordability Snapshot has painted a grim picture, with new data showing that people on the lowest incomes have virtually no access...

Anzac spirit shared with aged care

On Thursday, 16 April, members of the Emerald RSL Sub-Branch visited Respect-Emerald Avalon to provide a short service for the residents leading up to...

Median strips tidied up

Maintenance works were carried out on the centre medians along Hospital Road, Emerald, from Wednesday, May 6, to Friday, May 8. There were single lane...

CQ’s one stop shop

Cassie Turner and business partner Sam Doust were all smiles at the grand opening of CQ Rural Traders' new premises on Marathon Street, Emerald,...

Gracemere dog sale sky high again with $41,000 topper at Ray White Working Dog Sale

The Ray White Livestock Rockhampton Working Dog Sale has delivered an outstanding result, reinforcing the strength of demand for quality working dogs and the...