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Quality offerings as numbers increase at Emerald

Numbers increased by nearly 400 to see close to 2230 penned at Emerald on Thursday, 12 February. Quality was good for the prime cattle,...

Brain tumour puts champ on the canvas

Emerald's one and only Hall of Fame boxer Colin Wilson reckoned he was up for the fight, and he had to be after Melbourne...

Superannuation tax changes one step closer to reality

Labor's long-running bid to increase taxes on wealthy superannuation accounts has taken a major step forward, but the Greens still stand in its way. Treasurer...

Life’s still full of wonder for Alice

Healthy surplus remains

NSW man charged after cocaine and meth seized near Winton

Councillors on community consultation roadshow

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Sport

Springing into new season

Emerald Gymnastics and Trampoline Club is getting ready to spring back into action for the 2026 season. Ahead of the competition season, Emerald Gymnastics Club...

Clermont still charging ahead in Barton Shield

Round 13 of Central Highlands Barton Shield on Saturday, 7 February saw some lower scores this week but Clermont still sitting at the top...

Young Capras talent ready for battle with Bulls

Central Queensland's youngest representatives will kick off their 2026 campaigns against local rivals this weekend. The Cyril Connell Cup and Harvey Norman Under-17s Capras...

Taipans strike in Bundy

Emerald Touch made an immediate impact in the first major carnival of the season. Three Taipans' junior squads and a single open men’s team...

Russell stars in Bulls debut

After a turbulent first year in England, Emerald-export Dan Russell began the next chapter of his career in emphatic fashion on Sunday. Russell continues a...

Under-20s league comp kicks-off for new season

The Central Highlands Under-20s Rugby League competition is set to make its return on Saturday, 14 February. With four teams competing this year, the Under-20s...

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Net zero is nonsense

When the Federal Government announced its net zero plan last year it said that it wanted to deliver 119 million tonnes of carbon reductions...

New care rules, new stress

The new Aged Care Act and Support at Home program came into effect on 1 November 2025, touted as a significant reform to how...

Cotton picking begins in the highlands

Cotton picking kicked off in central Queensland last week with Emerald growers Denis and Aaron Kiely, who began picking their 71-hectare cotton crop on...

Coalition touts era of trust and unity after split

Liberal and National leaders insist they trust each other, guaranteeing no further Coalition break-ups after striking a deal to end the parties' second split...

Roblox on notice over ongoing child grooming concerns

Australia's eSafety notified Roblox last week of its intention to directly test the platform’s implementation and effectiveness of the nine safety commitments it made...

Stanthorpe Festival – crushing for 60 years

Queensland’s Granite Belt comes alive this month for the long-running Stanthorpe Apple and Grape Harvest Festival - a celebration of food, wine and community. The...

Flood recovery, tick risk, and staying ready

I’m pleased to inform you of some good news after the recent devastating floods through our state’s north-west. Many cattle producers across Queensland are...

Grants to power first-nations-led climate solutions in rural Australia

First Nations-led and First Nations-directed organisations in remote, rural and regional communities across Australia are encouraged to apply for grants of up to $20,000...

Tougher Queensland laws on antisemitism and terrorism to be introduced

Tougher laws - to be introduced in Parliament this week - will deliver a suite of changes focused on antisemitism, terrorist symbols and phrases,...

Idol singers putting Longreach on the map

Longreach has already featured on the current season of Australian Idol, with local entertainer Art Cooper’s audition airing on Monday, 2 February, while two...

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