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Cool minimums as rivers run

After the rains and the humidity of the early part of the month; Capricornia and the Central Highlands have settled into cooler April minimums....

Japanese Encephalitis detected in Banana Shire

Queenslanders are urged to take measures to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes as health authorities confirmed the first detection of Japanese Encephalitis Virus...

‘Ridiculously good times’ always temporary: Cleary

Ivan Cleary always knew Penrith's good times would one day come to a halt, but he still "absolutely" believes the Panthers' season is alive. After...

Rodeo ready to deliver the entertainment

The sky’s no limit

Easter: Message from The Salvos

Mining’s NEXTGEN at the coalface

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Sport

Cutting a Rug at Capella

Capella Indoor Cutting Club hosted its annual event last weekend, showcasing some top-class competition. From Friday 11 to Sunday 13 April, Bridgeman Park’s undercover arena...

Draw highlights a terrific round in local league action

Emerald Tigers and Blackwater played out a thrilling 14-all draw in an intense Round 3 of the Central Highlands Rugby League A Grade men's...

Waitangi Day competition back for another year

After being postponed due to February's wet weather, Emerald’s annual Waitangi Day was celebrated last Saturday at McIndoe Oval. With an impressive 500-strong crowd, the...

Panthers on the prowl

Middlemount continued its flying start to the 2025 Central Highlands Rugby League A Grade men's competition on Friday, 4 April. The Panthers took the show...

Kicking it up a notch

A contingent of nearly 20 riders from Central Highlands BMX Club carved it up in Gladstone last weekend, chasing points in Rounds 3 and...

Brothers win Under-20s grand final

Emerald Brothers took down the seemingly untouchable Northern Barbarians in the Central Highlands Rugby League Under-20 men's grand final on Friday, 4 April. The Brethren...

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Coming Events

Outdoor yoga with Kelly - Sapphire Join Kelly for indoor or outdoor yoga classes held at various locations in Emerald and Sapphire. Suitable for all...

Comedy roadshow rolling into Capella

The Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow has hit the highways to home-deliver the freshest and funniest from this year’s festival to neighbourhoods across the...

Community Events

Outdoor yoga with Kelly - Sapphire Join Kelly for indoor or outdoor yoga classes held at various locations in Emerald and Sapphire. Suitable for all...

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Ag In Brief

Agricultural outlook for April favourable for beef and wool The Bendigo Bank Agribusiness’ Monthly Commodity Update finds that US tariffs should have less impact...

Helping Central Highlanders navigate their pregnancy journey

A new Midwife Navigator is working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families on the Central Highlands, supporting the delivery of culturally safe care....

Council updates

Council’s Easter opening hours With Easter celebrations just around the corner, council is reminding the community of the following changes to opening hours over the...

Emerald auctioneer crowned Australia’s young top dog

Central Queensland’s GDL rural auctioneer Matthew Pearce was crowned the 2025 National Young Auctioneers' champion at the Sydney Royal Easter Show last week. The 23-year-old...

Ten-year milestone for CQU ag research

CQUniversity’s is marking a decade since the establishment of its world-renowned Institute for Future Farming Systems (IFFS). Out of a base in Central Queensland (Bundaberg,...

CQ orange angels fly in to help

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