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Super-K flu threat grows amid falling vaccination rates

Doctors are warning Aussies to brace for a deadly flu season, with the “Super K” strain spreading early and vaccination rates continuing to fall. Only...

Forster’s rapid rise in US

Australian country sensation, two-time Golden Guitar winner and Winton local Wade Forster has released his new single ‘Strange’, alongside an official music video with...

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

Special moment as trophy for Anzac Test is donated

UPDATE: Man charged over woman’s death

Sun shines on festival fun

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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,...

Emerald Rams gearing up for 2026 season

Rugby Union in the Central Highlands is gaining momentum, with teams from Emerald, Blackwater and Moranbah playing each other in the lead-up to the...

Bucking good show

Hooves flew at Emerald's annual Easter Rodeo on Saturday, 4 April, coinciding with the Sunflower Festival, and it was once again a well-received event. Despite...

Under-20s grand final time

The Central Highlands Rugby League Under-20s competition will host its grand final at McIndoe Park on Saturday, 11 April, between Emerald Brothers and Blackwater. To...

Emerald raising the bar

Emerald Horse and Pony Club had five riders compete in Maryborough at the Pony Club Queensland Equitation and Show Jumping Championships from 6–9 April. While...

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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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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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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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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...

CH nurse avenue of honour to be unveiled

The Central Highlands council has joined forces with the Emerald RSL Sub Branch and the Emerald District Historical Association to create the first ever...

Nation tops up fuel supply after Easter demand

Demand for fuel has spiked by a third during the Easter break as Australia secures more petrol and diesel. The nation had supply until mid-April,...

Early exploration in Taroom Trough

After the State Government gave the green light for oil exploration in the Taroom Trough, there are already signs of promise that there could...

Urgent call to arms

Australian Red Cross Lifeblood is urgently calling on people with type O and A blood to donate as reserves face significant pressure this Easter. With...

As the days go by

Today is the day. By mid-afternoon we will know if the second of the three Johnson children has been successful in obtaining their driver’s...

New Bishop for the Diocese of Rockhampton

The Catholic Diocese of Rockhampton has welcomed the appointment of Bishop Danny Meagher as its 11th Bishop, following an announcement by Pope Leo XIV. Bishop...

Letters to the Editor

LET'S TAKE CONTROL OF OUR OWN DESTINY The petrol sold here at the moment came here months ago, so the price should not have been...

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