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Salvos High Tea

The Salvation Army held its high tea on Saturday, 9 May, with the theme of Once Upon a Time. In an afternoon filled with scrumptious...

Early voting popular pick

Close to one third of Central Highlands' ratepayers will have already cast their vote in the councillor by-election ahead of the official polling day,...

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Renal dialysis unit EOI A tender for expressions of interest from building contractors to construct the LNP election pledge of a renal dialysis unit...

Mayor guilty of misconduct

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Alcohol ad rules failing Australians, AMA warns

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CH at Weekend of Madness

A contingent from Central Highlands BMX Club was in Moranbah for their annual Weekend of Madness carnival and brought home a plethora of great...

Calliope Cup win for Williams

So Outrageous sealed a Calliope Gold Cup victory for Emerald trainer Raymond Williams last weekend. The five-year-old son of So You Think dug deep to...

Double header at Blackwater

Blackwater Golf Club will be having a double whammy with the Blackwater Open teeing off on Saturday, 16 May followed by the Pro AM...

Hooves fly at Dingo

The 81st annual Dingo Campdraft from 8-10 May saw more than 1200 runs by some terrific competitors from across Queensland. Despite the ongoing fuel crisis,...

Vale Mal Anderson, a champion on and off the court

Tributes have flowed for one of Central Queensland’s greatest tennis exports. Mal Anderson MBE, whose career took him from Theodore to Grand Slam and Davis...

Dysart and Clermont sitting at the top

Round 3 of the Central Highlands Men's A-Grade saw Clermont and Dysart add to their winning streaks, and Springsure claim their first win of...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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: Respect Your Cat Day!

Feline friends can offer love, companionship and joy to individuals and families who choose to adopt a cat as a pet. Though cats can certainly...

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Tax relief for workers and pain for investors in budget

Young people entering the housing market face such significant difficulties that the government needs to break a major election promise on controversial tax changes,...

Labor slashes disability spending while the rich get richer

You’ve probably heard a lot of descriptions of Labor’s budget this week: “risky”, “brave”, “ambitious”. The truth is it’s none of these things. At...

Budget falls short for Qld producers

Queensland producers remain under significant pressure despite some positive measures in this week's Federal Budget, including recognition of fuel security, export support and indications...

Central Highlands Regional Council appoints interim CEO

Central Highlands Regional Council is set for another leadership transition, with experienced local government administrator Graeme Kanofski to take over as acting chief executive...

Dry Weather, rising costs—and why community matters more than ever

The main issues we are grappling with daily in southern inland Queensland are on the face of it - very similar to issues agriculturalists...

Latest Ag report reveals a shift away from synthetic ‘fast fashion’

Bendigo Bank Agribusiness’ latest Monthly Commodity Update reports tightening supply and a shift away from synthetic ‘fast fashion’ is driving a surge in the...

Coldest morning of the year

Central Queensland residents were breaking out the winter doonas on the weekend, with Saturday, 9 May, recorded as the coldest morning of the year...

Hunt is over for Emerald lotto winners

The hunt is over for an Emerald couple who scooped up a $2.5 million Saturday Gold Lotto division one win over the weekend. The Central...

Capella water supply to be affected

Central Highlands Regional Council has advised that water supply will be affected in Capella due to water mains works on the following dates and...

Check your Saturday Gold Lotto ticket – you could be $2.5 million richer

Lottery officials are urging Emerald locals and visitors to check their Saturday Gold Lotto tickets as a mystery player is $2.5 million richer and...

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