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Noel’s got that Anzac spirit

He shocked Anzac Day crowds in Emerald last year by announcing it was his last time behind the microphone at the commemorative dawn and...

Yancoal flies high with Kestrel buy-in

The majority stake in Kestrel coal mine, north-east of Emerald, has been sold to Chinese-backed Yancoal Australia in a deal worth up to $3.36...

Taking the region’s pulse

The Central Highlands Development Corporation is urging Central Highlands businesses to share their insights into current trading conditions. Visitor Economy Coordinator Roger John said the...

Soldier returns home for Anzac Day

Emerald Coaches expands regional Queensland operations

The event that is a true favourite

ECQ announces CHRC councillor by-election on 16 May

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CQ burn Devils in comeback

Central Queensland chased down the Devils in an impressive comeback victory at Premiers’ Park. Norths were up 12-0 at half-time in Round 5 of the...

Storm duo Munster and Grant attending re-opening

Two of Central Queensland’s brightest rugby league stars are heading home to help celebrate one of the most significant moments in the region’s sporting...

Sneak peek of Browne Park’s $63m upgrades

The veil has been lifted on Browne Park Stadium, with Sports and Olympics Minister Tim Mander touring the $63 million revamped Rockhampton facility on...

The must-haves for CQ

With the potential of Central Queensland becoming the 20th NRL franchise, the Today News Group has had an in-depth look at what our very...

Central Queensland suffer heartbreak in final seconds

Central Queensland broke their pointless run in the Mal Meninga Cup, salvaging a draw against Norths last Saturday. The Round 8 contest saw the Capras...

Murray-Robinson ‘here to be competitive’

Ahead of the 2026 Central Highlands Men's A-Grade Rugby League season Emerald Tigers are sharpening their claws with the help of their new coach,...

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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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Groups benefit from funding round

Community groups throughout Gregory have shared in more than $700,000 in funding through the latest round of the Gambling Community Benefit Fund. Gregory MP...

Mixed quality at Emerald sale

The Emerald combined cattle sale on Thursday, 9 April, saw 2064 head of mixed quality cattle penned. The first sale back after the Easter break...

Special moment as trophy for Anzac Test is donated

Emerald Tigers Football Club has been a strong supporter of the Emerald RSL Sub-Branch since 2021. Each year since then, they have played their Anzac...

UPDATE: Man charged over woman’s death

A 33-year-old Queensland man has been charged with murder over the death of a woman at Avon Downs in the Northern Territory. The man, who...

Sun shines on festival fun

Easter Saturday began with the Central Highlands Sunflower Festival's annual street parade before the crowning of the Queen and Junior Princess and a day...

News in Brief

Council by-election looms The Electoral Commission of Queensland is yet to announce a by-election date for the replacement of Central Highlands Councillor Gai Sypher....

Easter in Emerald sunflower parade

Driver error blamed for horror highway crash

A Coroner's Court has found a head-on collision on the Capricorn Highway east of Comet that resulted in the death of two male adults...

Town hall venue for ag icon

More than 1000 mourners from across Queensland and interstate are expected to fill the Emerald Town Hall for the funeral of agriculture titan Ian...

50 reasons to smile

High fuel prices kept Emerald families home for an Easter stay-cation, ensuring crowd numbers for the Central Highlands Easter Sunflower Festival street parade and...

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