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$1.24B coal mine fast-tracked by State Government

The State Government has fast-tracked the $1.24 billion Corvus Metallurgical Coal Project, north of Emerald, declaring it a coordinated project. Deputy Premier and Minister for...

Police hold concerns for man missing from Emerald

Police are seeking public assistance to locate a man missing from Emerald since Tuesday, 21 April. Alan Money was last seen on Egerton Street around...

Social housing project moving ahead

An $11.8 million social housing project in Emerald is quickly taking shape. Hutchison Builders were engaged to build the four-storey, 12 one-bedroom and six two-bedroom...

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Taipans strike in Townsville

Representatives from the Emerald Touch Association were at Queens Park in Townsville from 16–18 April for the Junior State Cup North and returned with...

Capricornia hunting gold

The Capricornia men’s side isn’t heading to the 47th Battalion Carnival just to make up the numbers; they are hunting the top prize. Former Yeppoon...

Kobe in scintillating form

Kobe Hetherington’s sizzling form has caught the attention of his coach and several well-respected NRL pundits. The Gladstone-born forward has been a key cog...

CQ narrow in on Seagulls

Central Queensland have one last hurdle before finally returning home to Browne Park. The Capras are set to travel to the border, playing Tweed...

Records tumble at RN06

Rockynats is, without a doubt, morphing into a bucket-list event for car enthusiasts after another incredibly successful year. Whether it’s the rubber burning on the...

Capras hang tough for an epic win

A gritty six-point victory over Townsville was “one of the best wins” Central Queensland coach Lionel Harbin has been part of during his tenure...

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Crisafulli calling for action on Taroom Trough

As oil exploration continues in the Taroom Trough, Queensland Premier David Crisafulli is calling on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to back the project. It is...

Date for Rockynats 07 locked in

Rockynats 07 has been locked in for 2-4 April 2027, with Rockhampton’s flagship automotive festival already building momentum after another record-breaking year. Delivered in partnership...

QMines secures $15 million QIC investment to fast-track Mt Chalmers development

Queensland mining company QMines Limited has locked in a $15 million strategic investment from the Queensland Investment Corporation (QIC), in a move set to...

Get the policy settings right and industry will thrive

In March, the Federal and State Governments announced a $2 billion bailout to Rio Tinto for the Boyne aluminium smelter in my electorate of...

Challenges ahead for cattle producers but AgForce on the front foot

It’s been a difficult month of disappointment, uncertainty and sadness, with a few rays of hope in there too that we can hang on...

Wellshot Hotel up for awards

Ilfracombe's Wellshot Hotel will compete against venues from Brisbane and across the state in the Queensland Hotels Association's 2026 Awards for Excellence. The industry-leading annual...

Central Queensland and Rocky roar to life for Dinosaur Week

Central Queensland’s pre-historic history is set to star during the inaugural Queensland Dinosaur Week which runs from Monday, 4 May to Sunday, 10 May,...

Brunei pledges to strengthen fuel supply to Australia

The Sultan of Brunei has assured Anthony Albanese his oil-rich nation is not looking to impose any export restrictions on Australia as the prime...

CQ’s Anzac Day services

Residents from across the region will come together on Anzac Day, Friday 25 April, to honour the bravery and service of our servicemen and...

Tougher border controls are needed

A few years ago, I found myself in the High Court as an alleged Italian. Like many Italians, my nonno and nonna emigrated to...