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Power outages hitting home

Blackwater and Bluff residents could struggle to keep the lights on and the beer cold throughout the summer storm season with Gregory MP Sean...

Skilling Queenslanders for Work funds Gregory projects

Projects for Emerald and Longreach have attracted Skilling Queenslanders for Work funding from the State Government. Skilling Queenslanders for Work assists disadvantaged job seekers to...

Boost for Blackall Heritage Project

The dream of creating a cultural precinct in Blackall’s main street is set to become a reality, following a $14.96 million funding announcement from...

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Sport

Emerald meet washed away

After two successful races at Emerald's Pioneer Park on Tuesday, the remaining four races of the TAB meeting were abandoned due to concerns from...

Jets soar in opening finals contest to avoid the wooden spoon

It was a tough state championships campaign for the Rockhampton Jets, but a single win saved them from taking out the wooden spoon. The...

Hooroo tough man Tohu

Tohu Harris was widely regarded as one of rugby league’s most versatile and consistent players. His legacy in the game was built on a...

Top teams show plenty of class in Barton Shield comeback

The two top teams in the Barton Shield have shown their class, knocking off their respective oppositions in the competition’s return. In the closest...

ETA announces 2025 return

Emerald Touch Association has announced their competition return dates this week along with the hosting duties of a major tournament. The Open Mixed comp will...

Ballin’ in Brisbane

A contingent of players from Callide Valley Tennis Association in Biloela had a ball last week in Brisbane competing at the State finals of...

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A happy new year to all, plus check out these grants on offer

Happy New Year to you and your family. Special call out for community organisations that engage young volunteers or work directly with children. I would like...

Graduates create a winning team for sustainability

CQUniversity graduates are helping to build a sustainable future for regional Queensland with Emerald-based environmental management company 4T Consultants. Since 2018, 4T Consultants has employed...

Pool woes blamed on leaky valve

While the Central Highlands council this week gave the all-clear to facilities at the Emerald Aquatic Centre, some regular users say they’re wary to...

Nurturing next-gen nursing students in Emerald

James Cook University's $4.2 million Department of Rural Health in Emerald is ready to welcome its first intake of students in February for a...

$1854 fine for Middlemount speedster

A 60-year-old Carnarvon Park man was issued with an infringement notice for an alleged high-speed incident that occurred about 10.30am on 4 January on...