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Producers need certainty on the EPBC Act

What producers need is legal certainly that allows them to continue their critical work producing food and fibre. The government is redesigning agricultural land...

Pesticide residues and get them right

Once again, I put pen to paper with a concerned warning for our export pulse grains and their MRLs or Maximum Residue Levels. It...

Three new projects to boost Clermont’s flood resilience

Three Betterment infrastructure projects are set to improve water flow and flood resilience in the Central Queensland community of Clermont. Planned works include drainage...

Forging ahead to tackle crime

First Nations community grants available

National titles success

Weather and costs lead to smaller winter crops

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Sport

Round five of comp remains strong

The Central Highlands A-Grade Rugby League Competition returned on Friday and Saturday, 29-30 May. First up in Round 5 on Friday, Emerald Brothers were taken...

Gymnasts raising the bar

A contingent of young gymnasts from Emerald Gymnastics and Trampoline Club did not disappoint in Gladstone at the State Team Trials on 30-31 May. Among...

Brazel’s Blackwater Breakthrough

Sam Brazel’s regular visits to Blackwater finally yielded a tournament victory as the veteran held on for a one-stroke win at the Blackwater Pro-Am...

Players impress at Emerald Open

The Emerald and District Lawn Tennis Association hosted its annual Emerald Open as part of the Capra Series on Saturday, 23 May with fierce...

Central West claim Drummond Range Cup

For the first time in more than a decade, players from Central Highlands and Central West went head-to-head in the Drummond Range Cup in...

PCYC Blackwater retains sponsor to keep boosting youth

Yarrabee Coal has renewed its three-year partnership with PCYC Blackwater to further its support of the centre's youth programs and recreational activities to help...

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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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Waterfront sales put Keppel Sands on the map

A quiet coastal community known affectionately by locals as “The Crab Pot” is suddenly attracting attention from Central Queensland locals and beyond after two...

Motel approved for economic stimulus

A $14.2 million motel has been approved for the vacant lot at the corner of Opal and Clermont streets in Emerald, with the Central...

New land revaluations for 2027

The Central Highlands council has endorsed a new round of State Government urban and rural land revaluations scheduled for 2027. Finance manager Helen Kirby while...

Gemfest unlikely to go ahead

Barring a miracle, Gemfest, one of the two major winter drawcards for tourists to the Central Highlands, is effectively cancelled for 2026. Organiser Rodney Pallentine...

Tourism trail transformation

The fascinating stories of the Central Highlands’ Sapphire Gemfields are being retold through a colourful transformation of its tourism trail. More than 50 signs...

Greenfield gas project ready to go

Comet Ridge's Mahalo Gas Project, south-east of Emerald, has the potential to inject $12-15 million into the Central Highlands economy annually when it goes...

Motorcyclist detected speeding three times in one day

A motorcyclist has had his vehicle immobilised and received three traffic infringement notices for offences on 22 May, after allegedly reaching speeds of 221...

Heavy rain, hail hits Highlands

An unseasonal line of storm cells dumped hail on parts of Emerald as falls in excess of 21mm were recorded in the township and...

It’s showtime Emerald

The carnival atmosphere at Emerald Showgrounds is heating up as showmen start to bring sideshow alley to life and the Emerald Show Society's band...

Mixed quality offering at Emerald saleyards

Emerald Combined Agents yarded an increased offering of 1500 head in a predominantly mixed-quality yarding on Thursday, 28 May, with strong gains recorded across...

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