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She Count free workshops

Respected Central Highlands mortgage broker Alissa Herman is presenting a series of free online and in-person financial workshops for women. CH CoLab community officer Gerry...

Ageing well, the rural way

In rural Queensland, ageing well is about more than healthcare. It is about staying connected to community, remaining independent for as long as possible,...

Statewide crime crackdown commences

On Wednesday, 25 February the Queensland Government, alongside the Queensland Police Service, launched Operation Forge – a statewide crackdown on youth crime to make...

Chicken caravan offers an ‘eggs-act’ environmental benefit

New chapter for retirement village

Funding for CQ arts groups

Farmers in limbo under Labor’s ‘confusing’ environmental reforms

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Sport

Cattledogs hot to trot

Round 2 of the Central Highlands Rugby Union Social 7s was on again at Morton Park on Saturday, 21 February where the Cattledogs were...

Central Highlands fell short at CQCI championships

A team from the Central Highlands was in Gladstone on Saturday and Sunday, 21-22 February competing at the annual Central Queensland Cricket Inc Championships...

Blackall hosts first meeting of Central West racing season

Weather permitting, the opening meeting of the Central West horse racing season is set to take place at Blackall on Saturday. The annual Meet and...

Fuller fires but Woolf bites at fullback hopes

Despite some superb showings from Trai Fuller in the pre-season, Dolphins coach Kristian Woolf looks set to keep Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow in the No.1 position...

Hat-trick helps CQ to top

Off the bench and onto the scoresheet thrice – Romen Conway had a day to remember as Central Queensland thrashed Western Clydesdales to go...

Star CQ filly’s thrilling Caulfield success

Stand-in jockey Zac Spain’s nerveless ride guided star Central Queensland filly Sheza Alibi to a thrilling victory in the $300,000 Group 2 Angus Armanasco...

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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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Mandatory health star ratings a welcome step

The Australian Medical Association welcomes the decision by food regulation ministers to move towards mandatory health star ratings on packaged foods, a long overdue...

Regional girls to reimagine agriculture through GrowHer

Becoming a leader in agricultural technology isn’t just a possibility for regional girls in Queensland, it’s a path they can start growing right now...

David Attenborough’s 100th marked by three new shows

Sir David Attenborough's 100th birthday will be celebrated with three new shows, the BBC has announced. The broadcaster will mark Sir David's "extraordinary milestone" on...

Ballard books Top 30 spot

Longreach’s presence on the national stage continues to grow, with Rochelle Ballard earning a Golden Ticket into the top 30 on the current season...

This Coalition to learn from past mistakes

The most important thing that Angus Taylor has done since he became the Liberal leader is to admit to past mistakes. None of us...

Bowen Basin Apprentice of the Year nominations open during National Apprenticeship Week

As part of National Apprenticeship Week Australia, SprintSuite has officially opened nominations for the Bowen Basin Apprentice of the Year, a new regional award...

Basin supply chain pain

Some $755 million has been ripped out of the Fitzroy region's economy as alarm bells sound for the crippling coal royalties regime across the...

A queenly confidence builder

The year was 1991 and a shy Shovarn Wilkins was a Central Highlands Easter Sunflower Queen entrant. At 19, she was working as a library...

Business boost with council grants

The Central Highlands Regional Council has committed $250,000 to deliver its economic stimulus program across the business community. More than $150,000 in...

Deputy Mayor defies critics

Central Highlands Deputy Mayor Rachael Cruwys has doubled down on her intent to keep posting her 'knowledge is power' videos to social media. In her...

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