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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

Jellinbah uni scholarships for Gracie and Jodi

CEO loss a hit to council

Boy dies in fatal rollover near Clermont

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Sport

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...

15-a-side Muster coming to Emerald

Emerald is set once again to host the Central Queensland Rugby Championships in early May, and preparations are being finalised for a jam-packed weekend...

Hail to the Chief: Luai confirms PNG move

Jarome Luai will be the face of Papua New Guinea's NRL team after confirming he will leave Wests Tigers to take up a tax-free...

Capra Series on again

The Capra Series is making its return to Central Queensland, and Emerald and District Lawn Tennis Association is preparing to host round two from...

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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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Council reviews saleyards and airport viability

At last week’s General Council Meeting, council resolved to progress governance reviews of two of its key commercial assets, the Emerald Saleyards and the...

Councils backs economic stimulus policy

Council has approved a rebate of $72,000 for a change in land use of a Codenwarra Road property so that it can become the...

105-year-old ‘Muttaburra Mick’ has never missed Anzac Day

Known as 'Muttaburra Mick', 105-Year-Old World War II veteran Mick Scott attended the Anzac Day march and service at the Glasshouse Mountains on Saturday,...

New bridge opens for mining communities

The completion of the long-awaited Phillips Creek Bridge on Saraji Road has delivered a safer, flood-resilient crossing between Dysart and Moranbah communities and the...

New Chief Executive for Powerlink Queensland

Powerlink Queensland announced on Monday, 27 April, the appointment of Dr Sean Mc Goldrick as its new Chief Executive, bringing more than three decades...

Church building destroyed, but faith remains

The Catholic community of Blackwater awoke to devastating news on Tuesday, 28 April when they learned a fire had destroyed their church building in...

Camper injured by falling tree in wild weather on North West Island

CapRescue was tasked on the morning of Sunday, 26 April, to assist a 24-year-old woman who was camping on North West Island when a...

Buffel grass – a feed of national significance

There's been a lot of noise in social media lately from environmental groups talking about putting Buffel on the WONS list - the Weeds...

Migration integrity plan

A Coalition Government will restore integrity, fairness and public confidence in Australia’s migration system, announcing recently the first instalment of our comprehensive Australian Values...

Construction begins on new pedestrian bridge

Construction of a new permanent footbridge linking both sides of the Emerald Botanical Gardens over the Nogoa River has begun, as part of the...

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