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Canavan unveils shadow ministers

Fresh from claiming leadership of the National Party, Senator Matt Canavan was back in Central Queensland this week to announce the "posse of patriots"...

Longreach man charged over alleged antisemitic threats on social media

A Longreach man, 56, has been charged with making antisemitic posts on social media and the unlawful possession of weapons. The AFP started...

Stop, check and protect

As scam activity continues to rise, Australians are increasingly being targeted by criminals using sophisticated tactics, fear and urgency to exploit trust. Local bank, Auswide...

EOI for volunteer grants open

Positive stories to tell in Highlands

Cattledogs first loss for the season

The Parky’s pebble in the pond

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Tigers bite down on CQ

A lacklustre 20-minute period has come back to bite Central Queensland in Round 2 of the Hostplus Cup. The Capras opened the scoring early in...

Jonassen makes big call

Central Queensland cricket export Jess Jonassen has stepped down as captain of the Queensland Fire and the WBBL Brisbane Heat. Jonassen, who is set to...

Rugby union talent strong in CH

Rugby Union representation is strong in the Central Highlands, with not one, not two, but four girls heading to Florida in early April to...

Devil Dogs and Bears gnash their teeth in under-20s comp

Amid the weekend deluge, Round 4 of the Central Highlands Under-20s Rugby League competition went ahead on Saturday, 7 March at Hinricks Oval. Clermont sank...

Clermont into decider after washouts in week one of finals

A wet weekend saw both of the Barton Shield finals abandoned before a ball was bowled. By virtue of finishing top of the ladder, Clermont...

President takes to the court

Emerald and District Lawn Tennis Association had a great night of gameplay on Friday, 6 March, with their inaugural President’s Challenge. Coinciding with their Friday...

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On This Day: National Sticky Bun Day!

Whether a person has a sweet tooth or prefers a carbohydrate-filled treat, the sticky bun is the ideal gastronomic delight to fill the void! Fortunately,...

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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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Damage assessed after flooding

Queensland Fire Department rapid assessment teams were deployed to the Gemfields in the wake of the low pressure system rain event that resulted in...

Glencore funding for junior sports

Junior sports clubs across select regional areas of Queensland are invited to apply for grants of up to $7500, with applications now open for...

Pool party for opening

Getting wet wasn't an option as the heavens sprinkled with showers, but that didn't dampen the enthusiasm of those attending the official opening of...

Grace off to district finals

The Emerald Lions Club hosted the finals of the Youth of the Year Quest on Saturday, 7 March. This year there was only one...

Maggie’s mission is tasty

Springsure Multipurpose Health Service’s residents are reaping the benefits of legendary cook Maggie Beer’s experience and advocacy for tasty and nutritious meals in aged-care...

GIRLS’ mentoring magic

The 2026 Girls in Resources Leadership Skills (GIRLS) mentoring program has launched with 20 Year 12 students and their resources industry mentors gathering in...

BMX track ‘like the Bruce Highway’ after flooding

The Harbour City BMX Club will bounce back from damage suffered from the heavy rain in Gladstone on Monday, 9 March. President Nathan Irving said...

Facing cost of living pain

Australians are facing more cost-of-living pain as farmers struggle to cope with war-induced fuel supply and price struggles. Shipping has been disrupted through the Strait...

Canavan elected as Nationals leader

New Nationals leader Matt Canavan has outlined a nationalistic agenda for his regional party and signalled how he intends to fight off a surging...

RFDS recognised for safety

Safety and Quality is a cornerstone of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) values and its commitment to the highest operational...

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