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Policeman’s Creek flash flooding alert – leave now

The Central Highlands Regional council issued an emergency alert at 9.30am, Monday 9 March, for residents surrounding Policemans Creek at Rubyvale to move to...

Mixed offering at Emerald

Emerald Combined Agents yarded 1600 head of cattle in a mixed-quality offering, with the majority of cattle presented in prime condition on Thursday, 5...

BUSHkids and Broncos kicking goals

Dingo's Geddes family - dad Adam and his kids Mackenzie, Archie and Connor - is packing the suitcases, excited and ready to take their...

Cadets cover-up

It’s going to be toad-ally awesome

Coal train drivers strike threat after lockout

Blackwater man remanded on child abuse charges

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Sport

Central Queensland dethroned by super Seagulls

Central Queensland were taught a tough lesson last Saturday as they fell for the first time in the Cyril Connell Cup. The Capras took on...

Central Queensland kept scoreless in tough outing against Seagulls

Central Queensland were put to the sword in Round 4 of the Harvey Norman Under-19s. Wynnum Manly hosted the contest last Saturday at BMD Kougari...

Titans claim second straight title in Las Vegas Nines

The Titans of Coal have mined gold for a second consecutive year in Las Vegas. As part of the NRL Vegas Nines Rugby League competition,...

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...

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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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Not pretty, but pretty effective

This week I dedicated a speech to former Senator Ron Boswell AO. Ron passed away peacefully in his sleep on 6 January of this year,...

Community wellbeing the focus

Creating local opportunities and supporting the growth and wellbeing of our communities continue to be key priorities for council. Last week at the general council...

Riley’s idol journey ends

Longreach singer Riley Zischke’s journey on Australian Idol has come to an end, bowing out of the competition on Sunday, 1 March after making...

Australian shares drop as Middle East conflict deepens

Australia's share market is under pressure as the prospect of a lengthy Middle East conflict and subsequent disruption to energy markets weighs on confidence. The...

Economic growth accelerates, fuelling rate hike fears

Australia's economy grew at 0.8 per cent in the December quarter, the fastest rate in three years and above Reserve Bank forecasts. The central bank...

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...

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