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Tourism trail transformation

The fascinating stories of the Central Highlands’ Sapphire Gemfields are being retold through a colourful transformation of its tourism trail. More than 50 signs...

Greenfield gas project ready to go

Comet Ridge's Mahalo Gas Project, south-east of Emerald, has the potential to inject $12-15 million into the Central Highlands economy annually when it goes...

Motorcyclist detected speeding three times in one day

A motorcyclist has had his vehicle immobilised and received three traffic infringement notices for offences on 22 May, after allegedly reaching speeds of 221...

Heavy rain, hail hits Highlands

It’s showtime Emerald

Mixed quality offering at Emerald saleyards

Tender call for gas projects

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Sport

Players impress at Emerald Open

The Emerald and District Lawn Tennis Association hosted its annual Emerald Open as part of the Capra Series on Saturday, 23 May with fierce...

Central West claim Drummond Range Cup

For the first time in more than a decade, players from Central Highlands and Central West went head-to-head in the Drummond Range Cup in...

PCYC Blackwater retains sponsor to keep boosting youth

Yarrabee Coal has renewed its three-year partnership with PCYC Blackwater to further its support of the centre's youth programs and recreational activities to help...

The King of CQ

Emerald's Joshua 'All Day' Johnston was in Rockhampton on Saturday, 23 May, for the Kings of CQ fight night and came home with another...

Coming in hot

A contingent of eight riders from Central Highlands BMX Club were at Macarthur BMX Club on 23-24 May and had two more of their...

Tributes flow for Shane McGovern

The Central West racing community is mourning the loss of popular jockey and horseman Shane McGovern, who has died aged 68 following a tragic...

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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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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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Labor’s story full of broken promises

On 29 May 1765, a 29-year-old member of the Virginia House of Burgesses, Patrick Henry, rose to move five resolutions (or resolves as they...

Treasurer blames ‘misinformation’ for war on tax change

The Treasurer has hit out at "misinformation" fuelling a backlash against the government's Budget tax changes. Jim Chalmers has been forced onto the defensive by...

A warm welcome

It’s a warm welcome to Councillor Amanda Phillott. We welcomed Amanda Phillott to her first Council meeting following her success in the by-election held...

Comet Show is dino-mite

The Comet Show blazed a trail as the tiny town put on a jam-packed event to remember from 15-17 May. There were record crowds for...

Comet’s all quality

Camp Quality chief executive Deborah Thomas can't hide her admiration and delight at an association with the Comet Show Society that has raised well...

New CEO search underway

The hunt for the Central Highlands Regional Council's next chief executive officer has begun. Following the departure of former CEO Aaron Johannson, whose resignation was...

Support the Red Shield Appeal

Across Australia, the sight of the Red Shield appearing outside local shops, and worn proudly by volunteers in their communities marks a special moment...

‘No whammy’: businesses hit back at budget tax overhaul

States and territories are being urged to slash stamp duty for small businesses and families to help them handle the fallout of a contentious...

Demand for heavy cattle

Emerald Combined Agents yarded a reduced offering of 650 head in a predominantly mixed-quality yarding, with strong gains recorded across all categories presented on...

Yarding steady as heifer prices lift

Gracemere combined agents saw a slightly increased yarding this week with a total of 1844 head, consisting of 735 Steers, 584 Heifers, 385 Cows,...

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