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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

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

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

Coldest morning of the year

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Sport

Sweet Victory at Sugar Bowl

A team from Emerald and District Lawn Tennis Association were in Ayr on 2-4 May and came home champions. In its 45th year, around 150...

Emerald shines in Gladstone

Emerald Gymnastics and Trampoline Club went to their first competition of the 2026 season in Gladstone on Sunday, 3 May and brought home stellar...

Warriors claim ashes

Emerald Showgrounds hosted the fourth annual Emerald Ashes on 2-3 May and saw the Pirtek Warriors claim victory once more. This was the fourth edition...

Sports in Brief

BULLEMOR'S FIRST TRY OF 2026 Central Highlands rugby league export Ethan Bullemor did his hopes of a Queensland Origin call-up no harm last weekend. Bullemor produced...

Bang for Buck at Blackwater

Among the many events happening over the Labour Day long weekend, Blackwater hosted their annual May Day Rodeo on Saturday, 2 May. Despite the ongoing...

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...

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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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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...

Boyce denies One Nation move

Flynn MP Colin Boyce has dismissed claims he is leaving the Nationals as "clickbait", following media reports over the weekend that he was considering...

Case of Japanese Encephalitis Virus detected

Central Queensland Health authorities asking Central Queenslanders to be alert and avoid mosquito bites, following a case of Japanese Encephalitis Virus (JEV) in the...

Grim picture of housing affordability

Anglicare's latest Rental Affordability Snapshot has painted a grim picture, with new data showing that people on the lowest incomes have virtually no access...

Anzac spirit shared with aged care

On Thursday, 16 April, members of the Emerald RSL Sub-Branch visited Respect-Emerald Avalon to provide a short service for the residents leading up to...

Median strips tidied up

Maintenance works were carried out on the centre medians along Hospital Road, Emerald, from Wednesday, May 6, to Friday, May 8. There were single lane...

CQ’s one stop shop

Cassie Turner and business partner Sam Doust were all smiles at the grand opening of CQ Rural Traders' new premises on Marathon Street, Emerald,...

Gracemere dog sale sky high again with $41,000 topper at Ray White Working Dog Sale

The Ray White Livestock Rockhampton Working Dog Sale has delivered an outstanding result, reinforcing the strength of demand for quality working dogs and the...

Russell enjoys return from injury

Central Highlands rugby league export Dan Russell has made a successful return from injury over the past fortnight, playing big minutes across multiple positions...

Finish line in sight for candidates

More than 1300 Central Highlanders took advantage of the first two days of pre-poll voting at Wally McKenzie House in the Emerald Showgrounds from...

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