Get the latest news to your email inbox FREE!

REGISTER
Search

Get the latest news to your email inbox FREE!

REGISTER
Subscribe

News

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

Police have charged a man with weapons and drug offences following a search warrant at a Calliope property on Wednesday, 4 February. Police allegedly uncovered...

Teen brains hate early mornings – why should schools take note

If teenagers had their way, school would never start before 10am. And it turns out, neuroscience says they might be onto something. As The King’s School...

Britta aims to honour Liz’s legacy

Britta Marsh, an AgTech consultant, ecosystem builder, program designer and early-stage investment associate, has received a boost to her AgTech career by successfully securing...

In Brief

Rising inflation hits

Nominations now open for Beef Australia’s 2027 AMPC National Carcase Competition

Local government pay rises for all

Digital Edition

Sport

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...

Subscribe

Get an all ACCESS PASS to the News and your Digital Edition with an online subscription

Entertainment

Community Events Billboard

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...

Community Events Billboard

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...

Community Events Billboard

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...

Community Events Billboard

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...

Community Events Billboard

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...

Community Events Billboard

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...

More News

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...

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...

Subscribe

Get an all access pass to the News and your Digital Edition with an online subscription

Subscribe

© 2026 Central Queensland Media Pty Ltd. All rights reserved.