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No rush to find new CEO

Central Highlands Regional Council has revealed it is not going to rush the process of finding its next CEO. "Over the past few days, Council...

Shining a light on volunteers

As we approach National Volunteer Week (18–24 May 2026), I would like to take the opportunity to shine a spotlight on our local volunteer...

Anzac Day special to the Highlands

Last weekend, our Councillors and council staff joined residents in towns and communities across the Central Highlands to attend Anzac Day dawn services, parades...

Church destroyed, but faith remains

Here to make a difference

Stability and trust needed in council

Amanda just wants to stop the rot

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Sport

Close calls and blowouts in Round 2 of A-Grade

Round 2 of the Central Highlands A-Grade was back on Friday and Saturday, 1-2 May which saw a couple of score blowouts and close...

Capricornia rue missed conversion at 47th Battalion

When chasing championship glory, the smallest one-percenters all add up. And it was a seemingly regulation conversion that came back to haunt Capricornia’s trophy hopes...

Capricornia march to gold

Capricornia’s women have marched through the 47th Battalion Carnival as undefeated champions. The team, made up of players from Rockhampton, Gladstone and Central Highlands rugby...

Cherry Rose looks to bloom in The Archer

The broodmare barn will be in the thoughts of Rockhampton trainer Jamie McConachy and the Sparrow family of Alpha in central Queensland if talented...

Superb turnout for Anzac Clash

Emerald Tigers Rugby League Club hosted its sixth annual Anzac Clash on Saturday, 25 April, and saw some fierce competition, with New Zealand narrowly...

Superb turnout for Clash

Emerald Tigers Rugby League Club hosted their sixth annual Anzac Clash on Saturday, 25 April and saw some fierce competition, with New Zealand narrowly...

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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...

Community Events Billboard

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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Cost of living hits sector

Local leaders from the community sector met with representatives from the Queensland Council of Social Service (QCOSS) in Rockhampton earlier this month to discuss...

Screen time is shaping your brain – but you can take control

Every click, scroll and decision is training your brain – and experts say those choices may matter more than you think. However, CQUniversity Adjunct Senior...

Good vibes for country music festival

The price of fuel is dropping, caravans are starting to roll across the Central Highlands and organiser John Hallam is chomping at the bit...

To reflect and always remember

Anzac Day commemorations in Emerald were bathed in Autumn sunshine and cooler temperatures as a healthy crowd gathered around the Cenotaph for the main...

Reduced numbers again at Emerald

Emerald Combined Agents yarded a reduced offering of 1000 head on Thursday, 30 April, with no bullocks and only a limited supply of well-finished...

Wendy’s wait on transplant list

Wendy McPhee has been farewelled from Emerald for the foreseeable future as she enters a new phase of her journey with kidney disease. After relocating...

Blackwater marks Anzac Day

Blackwater residents gathered at the cenotaph on Anzac Day to commemorate and honour those who served and sacrificed. Observed each year on 25 April, Anzac...

Beef corridors works underway

Construction has started on two priority projects under the Queensland Beef Corridors Program, with another to commence in May. Jointly funded by the...

Blackwater marks Anzac Day

Blackwater residents gathered at the cenotaph on Anzac Day to commemorate and honour those who served and sacrificed. Observed each year on 25 April, Anzac...

Jellinbah uni scholarships for Gracie and Jodi

Two talented Emerald students have been announced as the first recipients of university scholarships established by Jellinbah Mining with the support of the Queensland...

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