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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

Not pretty, but pretty effective

Community wellbeing the focus

Riley’s idol journey ends

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Sport

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...

Central Highlands start season with a bang

Central Highlands BMX Club (CHBMX) have started the BMX season off with a bang, competing down in Brisbane at Round 1 of the National...

Brethren and Devil Dogs lead the Under-20s

Round 3 of the Central Highlands Rugby League Under-20 competition saw some stellar performances on Saturday, 28 February. In the first match of the afternoon...

Century-maker leads CQ

Central Queensland will celebrate a club legend when it kicks off its Hostplus Cup campaign this Sunday. The Capras travel to Port Moresby to play...

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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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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...

Businesses keen to grow encouraged to attend conference

Sunshine State businesses looking to expand internationally have a major opportunity ahead, with Trade and Investment Queensland (TIQ) releasing the full program for the...

Boyce driven by desire to connect

The Duaringa pub was one whet-your-whistle stop for Flynn MP Colin Boyce as he road-tripped through the Central Highlands this month. Clutching a schooner of...

Inflation figures set to impact federal budget savings

Looming inflation figures could change how the federal budget is prepared, but the numbers are unlikely to ward off future interest rate hikes. Economists are...

BSHS students learn about fluid forces

The power behind hydraulic cranes was explored and modelled by Blackwater State High School students in a science workshop delivered this week by the...

CEO’s going okay

Council CEO gets pass mark Central Highlands Regional Council chief executive Aaron Johansson's first year in the role has been deemed satisfactory. Councillors...

Rain drives prices up at Emerald

Emerald Combined Agents yarded 2200 head of cattle in a fair-quality offering on Thursday, 26 February. Following increased rainfall across the state, the market...

Blackwater win Pirtek Cup back from Emerald

The seventh annual Pirtek Cup on Saturday and Sunday, 21-22 February, saw Blackwater claim victory over Emerald, adding another tally to their scoreboard. 40 players...

How AI is helping criminals target more victims online

Online criminals are exploiting artificial intelligence tools to boost the number of attacks they launch and improve their chances of stealing information and money...

‘I didn’t see it coming’

Incumbent Central Highlands Deputy Mayor Rachael Cruwys claims to have been blindsided by a 'mid-term refresh' notice of motion, supported by the majority of...

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