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Idol singers putting Longreach on the map

Longreach has already featured on the current season of Australian Idol, with local entertainer Art Cooper’s audition airing on Monday, 2 February, while two...

Flying fox dispersal starts in Duaringa

The Central Highlands council began a planned week-long flying fox dispersal in Duaringa on Friday, 6 February, as part of ongoing efforts to manage...

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

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

Teen brains hate early mornings – why should schools take note

Britta aims to honour Liz’s legacy

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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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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...

Master plan for future growth

There was one comment to rule them all when the Central Highlands council sought community feedback on its Emerald Airport master plan - where...

Weaner steers the stars at Emerald saleyards

Emerald Combined Agents yarded 1850 head of cattle on Thursday, 5 February, with a predominantly fair-quality offering and a large proportion of locally sourced...

John’s in tune with town

John Hallam's the kind of character that keeps Capella townsfolk and the travelling public laughing, fuelled up and full of optimism. He's worked in...

Glencore, Rio abandon merger talks for third time

Rio Tinto has walked away from takeover talks with Glencore, ending months of negotiations over a ​tie-up that would have reshaped the global mining...

Applications open for second round of AgriEmpower scholarship

The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) and Woolworths have opened applications for the second round of the AgriEmpower Scholarship Program, aimed at fostering the next...

Big boost for local community projects

The Central Highlands council is inviting local community groups and organisations to apply for a share of up to $210,500 in funding to help...

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...

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