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Community grants awarded The Central Highlands council doled out $20,950 in sport and recreation assistance grants. The Blackwater Netball Club has $4050 for its community netball...

CEO’s bitter split with council

The high-level blood-letting at the Central Highlands Regional Council has continued with the resignation of chief executive officer Aaron Johansson at the Wednesday, 22...

The race is on to fill vacancy

Five candidates have emerged to put community first and represent the Central Highlands in the Saturday, 16 May, by-election for the vacant council seat. At...

$1.24B coal mine fast-tracked by State Government

Police hold concerns for man missing from Emerald

Social housing project moving ahead

Rising rates, falling wages

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Sport

Bulls and Bears on the charge

A-Grade Rugby League returned to the Central Highlands in emphatic fashion to open the 2026 season, with big wins, strong debuts and standout individual...

Taipans strike in Townsville

Representatives from the Emerald Touch Association were at Queens Park in Townsville from 16–18 April for the Junior State Cup North and returned with...

Capricornia hunting gold

The Capricornia men’s side isn’t heading to the 47th Battalion Carnival just to make up the numbers; they are hunting the top prize. Former Yeppoon...

Kobe in scintillating form

Kobe Hetherington’s sizzling form has caught the attention of his coach and several well-respected NRL pundits. The Gladstone-born forward has been a key cog...

CQ narrow in on Seagulls

Central Queensland have one last hurdle before finally returning home to Browne Park. The Capras are set to travel to the border, playing Tweed...

Records tumble at RN06

Rockynats is, without a doubt, morphing into a bucket-list event for car enthusiasts after another incredibly successful year. Whether it’s the rubber burning on the...

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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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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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Central Highlands Council rocked by CEO resignation

The high-level blood-letting at the Central Highlands Regional Council has continued with the resignation of chief executive officer Aaron Johansson at the Wednesday, 22...

CQ fourth for crime

Central Queensland has ranked fourth out of 20 Queensland statistical areas for the highest crime rate, according to the Queensland Government Statistician’s Office’s recently...

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

Queensland mining company QMines Limited has locked in a $15 million strategic investment from the Queensland Investment Corporation (QIC), in a move set to...

Get the policy settings right and industry will thrive

In March, the Federal and State Governments announced a $2 billion bailout to Rio Tinto for the Boyne aluminium smelter in my electorate of...

Challenges ahead for cattle producers but AgForce on the front foot

It’s been a difficult month of disappointment, uncertainty and sadness, with a few rays of hope in there too that we can hang on...

Wellshot Hotel up for awards

Ilfracombe's Wellshot Hotel will compete against venues from Brisbane and across the state in the Queensland Hotels Association's 2026 Awards for Excellence. The industry-leading annual...

Central Queensland and Rocky roar to life for Dinosaur Week

Central Queensland’s pre-historic history is set to star during the inaugural Queensland Dinosaur Week which runs from Monday, 4 May to Sunday, 10 May,...

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