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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...

Bill cuts council red tape

The State Government says the passing of the Local Government (Empowering Councils) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill in Parliament will allow rural and regional...

Canavan to run again

Senator Matt Canavan plans to run for the leadership of the Nationals once again, after Maranoa MP David Littleproud announced his decision to step...

Littleproud steps down as Nationals leader

Policeman’s Creek flash flooding alert – leave now

Mixed offering at Emerald

BUSHkids and Broncos kicking goals

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Sport

Central Queensland dethroned by super Seagulls

Central Queensland were taught a tough lesson last Saturday as they fell for the first time in the Cyril Connell Cup. The Capras took on...

Central Queensland kept scoreless in tough outing against Seagulls

Central Queensland were put to the sword in Round 4 of the Harvey Norman Under-19s. Wynnum Manly hosted the contest last Saturday at BMD Kougari...

Titans claim second straight title in Las Vegas Nines

The Titans of Coal have mined gold for a second consecutive year in Las Vegas. As part of the NRL Vegas Nines Rugby League competition,...

Twin tons power Roosters despite Singh’s heroics

Three centuries highlighted Round 15 of Central Highlands cricket's Barton Shield last weekend. Rolleston pair Darcy Hagan and Dylan Page timed their outstanding performances to...

Bula Boys trail Cattledogs in Social 7s

Emerald Social 7s kicked ahead on Saturday, 28 February at Morton Park and saw teams step up their game. First game of the evening saw...

Emerald boxers impress in Brisbane

They rolled out of Emerald at 4am on Thursday morning, headlights cutting through the darkness as the town slept. In the car were Les...

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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...

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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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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Coal train drivers strike threat after lockout

Up to 400 Rail Tram and Bus Union coal train drivers in Rockhampton, Gladstone, Coppabella, Nebo, Sarina and Bowen were locked out by Pacific...

Blackwater man remanded on child abuse charges

A Blackwater man appeared before the NSW Bail Division Courts on Wednesday, 18 February, charged with allegedly offering $700 for the procurement of children...

Snap and send to Sunwater

Local photographers are being encouraged to share their most striking images of dams and lakes across the Central Highlands region. Sunwater has launched its...

Petitions to save Deputy Mayor

The Capella community has rallied behind Central Highlands Deputy Mayor Rachael Cruwys, who faces being voted out of office at the Monday, 23 March,...

Not pretty, but pretty effective

This week I dedicated a speech to former Senator Ron Boswell AO. Ron passed away peacefully in his sleep on 6 January of this year,...

Community wellbeing the focus

Creating local opportunities and supporting the growth and wellbeing of our communities continue to be key priorities for council. Last week at the general council...

Riley’s idol journey ends

Longreach singer Riley Zischke’s journey on Australian Idol has come to an end, bowing out of the competition on Sunday, 1 March after making...

Australian shares drop as Middle East conflict deepens

Australia's share market is under pressure as the prospect of a lengthy Middle East conflict and subsequent disruption to energy markets weighs on confidence. The...

Economic growth accelerates, fuelling rate hike fears

Australia's economy grew at 0.8 per cent in the December quarter, the fastest rate in three years and above Reserve Bank forecasts. The central bank...

Quality Resort is the gold standard

Quality Resort Parkhurst is in good company, having been named a winner at Choice Hotels Asia-Pac’s prestigious Gold Awards. The Gold Award serves as a...

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