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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

Flood recovery, tick risk, and staying ready

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

Tougher Queensland laws on antisemitism and terrorism to be introduced

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Bella sets eyes on Florida

Emerging homegrown rugby talent Bella Afutoto Leaegaiesolo is set to take her game to the international stage, preparing to head to Florida in April...

New partnership for CQ

Central Queensland proudly announced a new major sponsor for the next three years on Wednesday. The Capras will partner with Whitehaven Coal in a three-year...

Five races on offer at Pioneer Park

Central Queensland racing heads to Emerald's Pioneer Park on Saturday for a five-race TAB program. It is the Tropical Race Day at the Emerald Jockey...

Jonassen fires in comeback

Central Queensland cricket export Jess Jonassen has made an immediate impact in her return to the Women’s National Cricket League. The Emerald-born star made...

Gale’s heroics lift Springsure to impressive win

Round 12 of the Central Highlands Cricket's Barton Shield returned on Saturday, 31 January, highlighted by a sublime century from a Springsure opener and...

Kenny pulling back

On Tuesday, 27 January, it was announced by the Australian Professional Rodeo Association that renowned cowboy Shane Kenny would be pulling away from Rope...

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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...

Break and enter appeal

Police are appealing for public assistance in relation to incidents that occurred in Blackwater recently. Between 10pm on Sunday, 1 February and 6am on Monday,...

Exclusion zone established after weapons, explosives and drugs uncovered, Calliope

Police have charged a man with weapons and drug offences following a search warrant at a Calliope property on Wednesday, 4 February. Police allegedly uncovered...

Teen brains hate early mornings – why should schools take note

If teenagers had their way, school would never start before 10am. And it turns out, neuroscience says they might be onto something. As The King’s School...

Britta aims to honour Liz’s legacy

Britta Marsh, an AgTech consultant, ecosystem builder, program designer and early-stage investment associate, has received a boost to her AgTech career by successfully securing...

In Brief

Rates notices issued Central Highlands Regional Council’s second half-yearly rates notices were issued on Monday, 2 February. Council advises the notice, which covers from January to...

Rising inflation hits

The primary cause of this week's interest rate rise is the massive blowout in government spending. Over the past two years, the Federal Government's...

Nominations now open for Beef Australia’s 2027 AMPC National Carcase Competition

Nominations are now open for Beef Australia’s 2027 AMPC National Beef Carcase Competition. The competition is one of Australia’s largest National Carcase competitions with...

Local government pay rises for all

Central Queensland mayors and councillors will see their pay packets swell by 3.25 per cent or more from 1 July. The 2025 Local Government Renumeration...

Free holistic workshops to help and heal

Emerald's Jess Samuels is on her journey to holistically transform lives across the region. Through her business Inner Compass Healing, Jess was granted Regional Arts...

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