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Rising inflation hits

The primary cause of this week's interest rate rise is the massive blowout in government spending. Over the past two years, the Federal Government's...

Community grants up to $20,000 available for region’s betterment

February is shaping up to be another busy month with the 2026 Metal in March art program underway and community grants now open. Preparations...

Regional Queensland home prices hit new peak

Regional Queensland home prices hit a new peak in January, according to the latest PropTrack Home Price Index. The report shows prices rose 0.2...

Giving McIndoe Park some Love

Blame game begins as Reserve Bank delivers rate pain

Scorching summer heat prompts RACQ safety warning

Condolence, then censorship

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Sport

Kenny pulling back

On Tuesday, 27 January, it was announced by the Australian Professional Rodeo Association that renowned cowboy Shane Kenny would be pulling away from Rope...

Regions merge for carnival

In a fresh change, Rockhampton, Gladstone and Central Highlands rugby league are coming together in an attempt to bring home the 47th Battalion trophy. After...

How bout that

Emerald Boxing and Fitness Club was one of two recipients of the Community Event of the Year Award at Central Highlands Regional Council's Australia...

Rolleston tickled pink

Rolleston Cricket Club was coloured surprised as they received one of two awards for the Community Event of the Year on Monday, 26 January. Over...

All systems go for BMX

Central Highlands BMX (CHBMX) is gearing up for a big year ahead with the club's first gate night of the year on Tuesday, 27...

Country meet brings heat

The inaugural Queensland Country Championships made a monster splash in Rockhampton last weekend. Beginning last Friday and running through to Sunday, the newest major meet...

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Amelia delighted to nurse in Alpha

Amelia White is taking the first meaningful steps to a career in nursing, with her CQUniversity training helping her secure employment at the Alpha...

CQU students engineer change on the ground in India

CQUniversity students have gained rare, hands-on experience in human-centred engineering while making a tangible difference in local communities through an immersive learning abroad program...

Drugs and weapons charges, Clermont

Detectives from the Moranbah Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) have charged a man with multiple offences following the execution of a search warrant at a...

Boyce’s spill motion fails, Littleproud remains Nats’ leader

Flynn MP Colin Boyce has issued a statement after his bid for a leadership spill motion against incumbent David Littleproud failed on Monday. "The leadership...

Wide mobile outage

A mobile network outage spanning hundreds of kilometres in distance occurred on Saturday, 31 January, affecting over 11,072 services. Optus advised of the Significant Local...

Why biosecurity matters now more than ever

A brazen incursion on our state’s northern border recently has shone a spotlight on the critical importance of our border security - and how...

Healthy yarding for first 2026 sale in Emerald

Emerald Combined Agents yarded 1800 head of cattle for the first sale of the year on Thursday, 29 January. With plenty of green feed...

Homes, land under hammer for unpaid rates

The Central Highlands council will issue owners a notice of intention to sell for 32 properties across the region to recover $1.568 million in...

Pete’s a man on a mission

After the tears dried up and the overwhelming emotion at being named the Emerald region's Citizen of the Year at the Australia Day awards...

Mammoth Mine remains closed after fatality

Almost one month after the death of Sunshine Coast miner Jeffrey Palmer, operations at Blackwater's Mammoth underground mine remain suspended. Mr Palmer, 59, died on...

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