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Chicken caravan offers an ‘eggs-act’ environmental benefit

An innovative egg farming model is preparing to bring new regenerative agricultural practices to a Bundaberg region farm – by using a “chicken caravan”...

New chapter for retirement village

It doesn’t seem that long ago that I met with the Moura community back in January 2021, to discuss the expansion plans for the...

Funding for CQ arts groups

Central Queensland arts organisations will receive funding through a new State Government program designed to prioritise community-led groups and organisations in regional Queensland. As...

Farmers in limbo under Labor’s ‘confusing’ environmental reforms

US tariffs start this week on imports

Proposed planning change for Blackwater

Mandatory health star ratings a welcome step

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Sport

Blackall hosts first meeting of Central West racing season

Weather permitting, the opening meeting of the Central West horse racing season is set to take place at Blackall on Saturday. The annual Meet and...

Fuller fires but Woolf bites at fullback hopes

Despite some superb showings from Trai Fuller in the pre-season, Dolphins coach Kristian Woolf looks set to keep Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow in the No.1 position...

Hat-trick helps CQ to top

Off the bench and onto the scoresheet thrice – Romen Conway had a day to remember as Central Queensland thrashed Western Clydesdales to go...

Star CQ filly’s thrilling Caulfield success

Stand-in jockey Zac Spain’s nerveless ride guided star Central Queensland filly Sheza Alibi to a thrilling victory in the $300,000 Group 2 Angus Armanasco...

Titanic night for charity

Titan IND hosted an incredible ‘Make Your Own Luck’ gala dinner last Friday, 13 February – raising valuable funds for two great causes. The...

Clermont wins on home ground

The Central Highlands Rugby League Under-20s Premiership made its return on Saturday, 14 February, kicking off with a bang at Clermont. Clermont made great use...

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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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Ballard books Top 30 spot

Longreach’s presence on the national stage continues to grow, with Rochelle Ballard earning a Golden Ticket into the top 30 on the current season...

This Coalition to learn from past mistakes

The most important thing that Angus Taylor has done since he became the Liberal leader is to admit to past mistakes. None of us...

Bowen Basin Apprentice of the Year nominations open during National Apprenticeship Week

As part of National Apprenticeship Week Australia, SprintSuite has officially opened nominations for the Bowen Basin Apprentice of the Year, a new regional award...

Basin supply chain pain

Some $755 million has been ripped out of the Fitzroy region's economy as alarm bells sound for the crippling coal royalties regime across the...

A queenly confidence builder

The year was 1991 and a shy Shovarn Wilkins was a Central Highlands Easter Sunflower Queen entrant. At 19, she was working as a library...

Business boost with council grants

The Central Highlands Regional Council has committed $250,000 to deliver its economic stimulus program across the business community. More than $150,000 in...

Deputy Mayor defies critics

Central Highlands Deputy Mayor Rachael Cruwys has doubled down on her intent to keep posting her 'knowledge is power' videos to social media. In her...

50 years of Easter festival fun

Central Highlands Easter Sunflower Festival committee president Peter McMaster promised the 2026 50-year milestone is one to be celebrated in style to honour the...

Cheaper diabetes drug halted by AstraZeneca court win

Consumer hopes for a version of AstraZeneca's blockbuster diabetes drug Forxiga that doesn't hit hip pockets as hard have been dented by a court...

Renal chairs confirmed for Emerald Hospital by 2028

Detailed planning is well underway to deliver three renal dialysis chairs at the Emerald Hospital. Member for Gregory Sean Dillon has assured Central Highlands...

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