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Premier touts nuclear plebiscite

Queenslanders will be asked to vote in plebiscite on nuclear energy at the next federal election if Labor Premier Steven Miles is re-elected. The...

Learning lifetime lessons

A wise person shared with me their worldwide experiences over a lifetime, and one key lesson was passed on – in Australia, we place...

‘Dobbo’ recovering after horrific cycling accident

High-profile media personality Ben 'Dobbo' Dobbin is on the road to recovery after a terrifying cycling accident that left him with a broken neck...

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Oates retires from NRL

Central Queensland rugby league export Corey Oates has retired from the NRL, aged 29. The former Baralaba Panthers and St Brendan's player said he put...

Hubner ready for Rabbits

Central Queensland fan favourite Lachlan Hubner is ready for his new challenge as he prepares for life in the big smoke. The Capras’ lock...

Marist’s golden touch

Emerald’s Marist College had plenty to celebrate this week after the school walked away with an impressive prize at a major touch football tournament. Marist...

Russell finds a new pack

Emerald export Dan Russell is set to represent his nation of Papua New Guinea again this weekend however he will soon make a big...

Emerald race day ready

The Emerald 100 is set to be run and won this Saturday with the preparations by the Emerald Jockey Club finally paying off. With...

Munster cleared over alleged biting incident

Rockhampton product Cameron Munster has avoided being charged over an alleged NRL grand final biting incident, with Penrith's Paul Alamoti opting against pursuing the...

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Call for candidates to back local news

The Queensland Country Press Association (QCPA) is calling on all candidates to support a policy that ensures a fairer share of government advertising is...

Big bounce for all sports dream

A vision to creating a game-changing inland multi-user sports precinct in Emerald, capable of hosting local through to international events, has been endorsed by...

QRC leads Bowen Basin pilot project

Rehabilitated land on coal mine sites from Middlemount to Moranbah is being reviewed for use as a pilot site for Bowen Basin renewable energy...

Bridge raising hopes sunk?

A former Emerald mayor has urged the Central Highlands council to reprioritise the raising of the Vince Lester Bridge as a matter of urgency. Craig...

Gregory ballot order revealed

Nominations have closed for the 2024 state election, with the ballot order of candidates in the Gregory electorate revealed on Tuesday 8 October -...

Hearts beat big in the bush

Central Queensland's favourite school song creator Josh Arnold knew he'd aged when the barmaid at Dooley's Hotel greeted him by name and reminded him...