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Keeping the Anzac legacy alive

The word inferior comes to mind as I approach Anzac Day each year. The sheer respect and admiration for those who serve our country...

Crisafulli calling for action on Taroom Trough

As oil exploration continues in the Taroom Trough, Queensland Premier David Crisafulli is calling on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to back the project. It is...

Date for Rockynats 07 locked in

Rockynats 07 has been locked in for 2-4 April 2027, with Rockhampton’s flagship automotive festival already building momentum after another record-breaking year. Delivered in partnership...

QMines secures $15 million QIC investment to fast-track Mt Chalmers development

Get the policy settings right and industry will thrive

Challenges ahead for cattle producers but AgForce on the front foot

Wellshot Hotel up for awards

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Sport

Back to back for Brothers

Emerald Brothers have claimed the Central Highlands Rugby League Under-20 premiership for the second year in a row. The Brethren secured a 40-28 win over...

New CHRL season set to kick-off

The Central Highlands Rugby League A-Grade men’s competition is back for 2026. Emerald Tigers went up against Springsure on Friday, April 17, at McIndoe Park,...

Girls united tournament making its return

Preparations for Emerald Eagles Football Club’s second annual Girls United tournament are coming along, with the first round set to kick off on Tuesday,...

CQ burn Devils in comeback

Central Queensland chased down the Devils in an impressive comeback victory at Premiers’ Park. Norths were up 12-0 at half-time in Round 5 of the...

Storm duo Munster and Grant attending re-opening

Two of Central Queensland’s brightest rugby league stars are heading home to help celebrate one of the most significant moments in the region’s sporting...

Sneak peek of Browne Park’s $63m upgrades

The veil has been lifted on Browne Park Stadium, with Sports and Olympics Minister Tim Mander touring the $63 million revamped Rockhampton facility on...

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On This Day: Respect Your Cat Day!

Feline friends can offer love, companionship and joy to individuals and families who choose to adopt a cat as a pet. Though cats can certainly...

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CQ’s Anzac Day services

Residents from across the region will come together on Anzac Day, Friday 25 April, to honour the bravery and service of our servicemen and...

Tougher border controls are needed

A few years ago, I found myself in the High Court as an alleged Italian. Like many Italians, my nonno and nonna emigrated to...

Hearts break for Noah and his Pa

"Together in life, now together in heaven". They were the softly spoken words of a grieving Peter Williamson as he summed up the relationship between...

Average quality yarding at Emerald

Emerald Combined Agents yarded 2200 head of cattle in a fair quality offering on Thursday, 16 April. A large proportion of the yarding comprised...

Noel’s got that Anzac spirit

He shocked Anzac Day crowds in Emerald last year by announcing it was his last time behind the microphone at the commemorative dawn and...

Yancoal flies high with Kestrel buy-in

The majority stake in Kestrel coal mine, north-east of Emerald, has been sold to Chinese-backed Yancoal Australia in a deal worth up to $3.36...

Taking the region’s pulse

The Central Highlands Development Corporation is urging Central Highlands businesses to share their insights into current trading conditions. Visitor Economy Coordinator Roger John said the...

Soldier returns home for Anzac Day

Major James Wood is the special guest of the Emerald RSL Sub Branch for its dawn and main services on Saturday, 25 April. Major Wood...

Emerald Coaches expands regional Queensland operations

Emerald Coaches has confirmed the successful acquisition of the Bowen, Ayr, Mirani and Collinsville depots from Trans North and Bowen Transit, further strengthening the...

The event that is a true favourite

One of my favourite times of the year has arrived, and for me and other entrants, it starts today with scrutineering. For others, it...

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