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Snap and send to Sunwater

Local photographers are being encouraged to share their most striking images of dams and lakes across the Central Highlands region. Sunwater has launched its...

Petitions to save Deputy Mayor

The Capella community has rallied behind Central Highlands Deputy Mayor Rachael Cruwys, who faces being voted out of office at the Monday, 23 March,...

Not pretty, but pretty effective

This week I dedicated a speech to former Senator Ron Boswell AO. Ron passed away peacefully in his sleep on 6 January of this year,...

Community wellbeing the focus

Riley’s idol journey ends

Australian shares drop as Middle East conflict deepens

Economic growth accelerates, fuelling rate hike fears

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Sport

Emerald boxers impress in Brisbane

They rolled out of Emerald at 4am on Thursday morning, headlights cutting through the darkness as the town slept. In the car were Les...

Central Highlands start season with a bang

Central Highlands BMX Club (CHBMX) have started the BMX season off with a bang, competing down in Brisbane at Round 1 of the National...

Brethren and Devil Dogs lead the Under-20s

Round 3 of the Central Highlands Rugby League Under-20 competition saw some stellar performances on Saturday, 28 February. In the first match of the afternoon...

Century-maker leads CQ

Central Queensland will celebrate a club legend when it kicks off its Hostplus Cup campaign this Sunday. The Capras travel to Port Moresby to play...

Vegas gift for birthday boy Mann

Winton export Kurt Mann celebrated his 33rd birthday in the most unconventional fashion imaginable on Sunday — helping steer the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs to a...

Cutters fight back to down Capras in final minutes

For a second straight round Central Queensland has thrown away a strong start before suffering a heartbreaking try in the final three minutes. The...

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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: 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...

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...

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Boyce driven by desire to connect

The Duaringa pub was one whet-your-whistle stop for Flynn MP Colin Boyce as he road-tripped through the Central Highlands this month. Clutching a schooner of...

Inflation figures set to impact federal budget savings

Looming inflation figures could change how the federal budget is prepared, but the numbers are unlikely to ward off future interest rate hikes. Economists are...

BSHS students learn about fluid forces

The power behind hydraulic cranes was explored and modelled by Blackwater State High School students in a science workshop delivered this week by the...

CEO’s going okay

Council CEO gets pass mark Central Highlands Regional Council chief executive Aaron Johansson's first year in the role has been deemed satisfactory. Councillors...

Rain drives prices up at Emerald

Emerald Combined Agents yarded 2200 head of cattle in a fair-quality offering on Thursday, 26 February. Following increased rainfall across the state, the market...

Blackwater win Pirtek Cup back from Emerald

The seventh annual Pirtek Cup on Saturday and Sunday, 21-22 February, saw Blackwater claim victory over Emerald, adding another tally to their scoreboard. 40 players...

How AI is helping criminals target more victims online

Online criminals are exploiting artificial intelligence tools to boost the number of attacks they launch and improve their chances of stealing information and money...

‘I didn’t see it coming’

Incumbent Central Highlands Deputy Mayor Rachael Cruwys claims to have been blindsided by a 'mid-term refresh' notice of motion, supported by the majority of...

Former UK envoy Mandelson arrested in Epstein probe

Peter Mandelson, the former UK ambassador to the United States, has been released on bail after he was arrested in a misconduct probe stemming...

Stories from the heart for Heather

Friends and fans gathered to celebrate Morgan's Road, the fifth novel from Capella author Heather Garside on Saturday, February 21. Councillor Gai Sypher said it...

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