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Superannuation tax changes one step closer to reality

Labor's long-running bid to increase taxes on wealthy superannuation accounts has taken a major step forward, but the Greens still stand in its way. Treasurer...

Life’s still full of wonder for Alice

Emerald's Alice Meharry celebrated her 103rd birthday on Wednesday, 11 February. Tackling puzzles and sketching nature to fill her days, the spry centenarian continues to...

Healthy surplus remains

The Central Highlands council held a surplus of $7.5 million dollars to round out 2025. Finance manager Helen Kirby told the 28 January meeting...

NSW man charged after cocaine and meth seized near Winton

Councillors on community consultation roadshow

Big benefits from recycling old tech

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Young Capras talent ready for battle with Bulls

Central Queensland's youngest representatives will kick off their 2026 campaigns against local rivals this weekend. The Cyril Connell Cup and Harvey Norman Under-17s Capras...

Taipans strike in Bundy

Emerald Touch made an immediate impact in the first major carnival of the season. Three Taipans' junior squads and a single open men’s team...

Russell stars in Bulls debut

After a turbulent first year in England, Emerald-export Dan Russell began the next chapter of his career in emphatic fashion on Sunday. Russell continues a...

Under-20s league comp kicks-off for new season

The Central Highlands Under-20s Rugby League competition is set to make its return on Saturday, 14 February. With four teams competing this year, the Under-20s...

Contingent of CQ talent ready for trials

A handful of Central Queensland NRL exports will get their chance to impress in the pre-season across the weekend. With Round 2 of the Witzer...

Mississippi Morn adds another win for hometown trainer Williams

Emerald trainer Raymond Williams enjoyed a hometown success during the TAB meeting at Pioneer Park on Saturday, 7 February. The Williams-prepared Mississippi Morn justified his...

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Cotton picking begins in the highlands

Cotton picking kicked off in central Queensland last week with Emerald growers Denis and Aaron Kiely, who began picking their 71-hectare cotton crop on...

Coalition touts era of trust and unity after split

Liberal and National leaders insist they trust each other, guaranteeing no further Coalition break-ups after striking a deal to end the parties' second split...

Roblox on notice over ongoing child grooming concerns

Australia's eSafety notified Roblox last week of its intention to directly test the platform’s implementation and effectiveness of the nine safety commitments it made...

Stanthorpe Festival – crushing for 60 years

Queensland’s Granite Belt comes alive this month for the long-running Stanthorpe Apple and Grape Harvest Festival - a celebration of food, wine and community. The...

Flood recovery, tick risk, and staying ready

I’m pleased to inform you of some good news after the recent devastating floods through our state’s north-west. Many cattle producers across Queensland are...

Grants to power first-nations-led climate solutions in rural Australia

First Nations-led and First Nations-directed organisations in remote, rural and regional communities across Australia are encouraged to apply for grants of up to $20,000...

Tougher Queensland laws on antisemitism and terrorism to be introduced

Tougher laws - to be introduced in Parliament this week - will deliver a suite of changes focused on antisemitism, terrorist symbols and phrases,...

Idol singers putting Longreach on the map

Longreach has already featured on the current season of Australian Idol, with local entertainer Art Cooper’s audition airing on Monday, 2 February, while two...

Flying fox dispersal starts in Duaringa

The Central Highlands council began a planned week-long flying fox dispersal in Duaringa on Friday, 6 February, as part of ongoing efforts to manage...

Shaping tomorrow together with grants

A total of $279,000 has been awarded to 29 organisations to fund initiatives that strengthen the economic security and empowerment opportunities for Queensland women...

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