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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...

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

Master plan for future growth

Weaner steers the stars at Emerald saleyards

John’s in tune with town

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Sport

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...

Regions merge for carnival

In a fresh change, Rockhampton, Gladstone and Central Highlands rugby league are coming together in an attempt to bring home the 47th Battalion trophy. After...

How bout that

Emerald Boxing and Fitness Club was one of two recipients of the Community Event of the Year Award at Central Highlands Regional Council's Australia...

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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...

Community grants up to $20,000 available for region’s betterment

February is shaping up to be another busy month with the 2026 Metal in March art program underway and community grants now open. Preparations...

Regional Queensland home prices hit new peak

Regional Queensland home prices hit a new peak in January, according to the latest PropTrack Home Price Index. The report shows prices rose 0.2...

Giving McIndoe Park some Love

Works have commenced at Emerald’s McIndoe Park with Central Queensland-based HWC Building Contractors completing demolition works in preparation for construction of the new ‘Bob...

Blame game begins as Reserve Bank delivers rate pain

The Reserve Bank's decision to lift the benchmark borrowing rate to 3.85 per cent has brought an end to the shortest easing cycle in...

Scorching summer heat prompts RACQ safety warning

Queensland has already reached some of its hottest days on record, prompting a warning from the State’s peak motoring body that no amount of...

Condolence, then censorship

Parliament was recalled in January to deliver a national condolence motion for the innocent victims of the Bondi attack and to debate hate speech...

Wield creativity this Metal in March

Council’s Metal in March is back in 2026, offering a month-long celebration of sustainable art, recycled materials and local creativity. What began as an...

Ensham Mine approval secures workforce

The Queensland Government has secured the future of more than 700 workers in Central Queensland, with the approval of a $314.9 million extension to...

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