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Not pretty, but pretty effective

This week I dedicated a speech to former Senator Ron Boswell AO. Ron passed away peacefully in his sleep on 6 January of this year,...

Community wellbeing the focus

Creating local opportunities and supporting the growth and wellbeing of our communities continue to be key priorities for council. Last week at the general council...

Riley’s idol journey ends

Longreach singer Riley Zischke’s journey on Australian Idol has come to an end, bowing out of the competition on Sunday, 1 March after making...

Australian shares drop as Middle East conflict deepens

Economic growth accelerates, fuelling rate hike fears

Quality Resort is the gold standard

Businesses keen to grow encouraged to attend conference

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Sport

Century-maker leads CQ

Central Queensland will celebrate a club legend when it kicks off its Hostplus Cup campaign this Sunday. The Capras travel to Port Moresby to play...

Vegas gift for birthday boy Mann

Winton export Kurt Mann celebrated his 33rd birthday in the most unconventional fashion imaginable on Sunday — helping steer the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs to a...

Cutters fight back to down Capras in final minutes

For a second straight round Central Queensland has thrown away a strong start before suffering a heartbreaking try in the final three minutes. The...

Gritty win keeps CQ top

Central Queensland proved they have what it takes to win in all types of manner with a gutsy victory last Saturday. The Capras’ under-17s boys...

Brethren crack Whipp on Tigers

The Under-20s Central Highlands Rugby League competition saw Emerald Brothers dominate their cross-town rivals at Hinricks Oval in Blackwater on Friday, 20 February. Clermont forfeited...

Inter Emerald kick off season

Inter Emerald were in Rockhampton on Saturday and Sunday, 21-22 February, at Frenchville Sports Club’s annual Six-a-Side carnival and finished fourth in their pool. The...

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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...

On This Day: National Sticky Bun Day!

Whether a person has a sweet tooth or prefers a carbohydrate-filled treat, the sticky bun is the ideal gastronomic delight to fill the void! Fortunately,...

Community Events Billboard

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...

Community Events Billboard

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...

Community Events Billboard

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...

Community Events Billboard

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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BSHS students learn about fluid forces

The power behind hydraulic cranes was explored and modelled by Blackwater State High School students in a science workshop delivered this week by the...

CEO’s going okay

Council CEO gets pass mark Central Highlands Regional Council chief executive Aaron Johansson's first year in the role has been deemed satisfactory. Councillors...

Rain drives prices up at Emerald

Emerald Combined Agents yarded 2200 head of cattle in a fair-quality offering on Thursday, 26 February. Following increased rainfall across the state, the market...

Blackwater win Pirtek Cup back from Emerald

The seventh annual Pirtek Cup on Saturday and Sunday, 21-22 February, saw Blackwater claim victory over Emerald, adding another tally to their scoreboard. 40 players...

How AI is helping criminals target more victims online

Online criminals are exploiting artificial intelligence tools to boost the number of attacks they launch and improve their chances of stealing information and money...

‘I didn’t see it coming’

Incumbent Central Highlands Deputy Mayor Rachael Cruwys claims to have been blindsided by a 'mid-term refresh' notice of motion, supported by the majority of...

Former UK envoy Mandelson arrested in Epstein probe

Peter Mandelson, the former UK ambassador to the United States, has been released on bail after he was arrested in a misconduct probe stemming...

Stories from the heart for Heather

Friends and fans gathered to celebrate Morgan's Road, the fifth novel from Capella author Heather Garside on Saturday, February 21. Councillor Gai Sypher said it...

New truck for Bluff rural firies

The State Government delivered a state-of-the-art $400,000 firefighting truck to Bluff Rural Fire Brigade, boosting emergency response capabilities across the region. The Isuzu single-cab...

She Count free workshops

Respected Central Highlands mortgage broker Alissa Herman is presenting a series of free online and in-person financial workshops for women. CH CoLab community officer Gerry...

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