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Wield creativity this Metal in March

Council’s Metal in March is back in 2026, offering a month-long celebration of sustainable art, recycled materials and local creativity. What began as an...

Ensham Mine approval secures workforce

The Queensland Government has secured the future of more than 700 workers in Central Queensland, with the approval of a $314.9 million extension to...

Amelia delighted to nurse in Alpha

Amelia White is taking the first meaningful steps to a career in nursing, with her CQUniversity training helping her secure employment at the Alpha...

CQU students engineer change on the ground in India

Drugs and weapons charges, Clermont

Boyce’s spill motion fails, Littleproud remains Nats’ leader

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Kenny pulling back

On Tuesday, 27 January, it was announced by the Australian Professional Rodeo Association that renowned cowboy Shane Kenny would be pulling away from Rope...

Regions merge for carnival

In a fresh change, Rockhampton, Gladstone and Central Highlands rugby league are coming together in an attempt to bring home the 47th Battalion trophy. After...

How bout that

Emerald Boxing and Fitness Club was one of two recipients of the Community Event of the Year Award at Central Highlands Regional Council's Australia...

Rolleston tickled pink

Rolleston Cricket Club was coloured surprised as they received one of two awards for the Community Event of the Year on Monday, 26 January. Over...

All systems go for BMX

Central Highlands BMX (CHBMX) is gearing up for a big year ahead with the club's first gate night of the year on Tuesday, 27...

Country meet brings heat

The inaugural Queensland Country Championships made a monster splash in Rockhampton last weekend. Beginning last Friday and running through to Sunday, the newest major meet...

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Homes, land under hammer for unpaid rates

The Central Highlands council will issue owners a notice of intention to sell for 32 properties across the region to recover $1.568 million in...

Pete’s a man on a mission

After the tears dried up and the overwhelming emotion at being named the Emerald region's Citizen of the Year at the Australia Day awards...

Mammoth Mine remains closed after fatality

Almost one month after the death of Sunshine Coast miner Jeffrey Palmer, operations at Blackwater's Mammoth underground mine remain suspended. Mr Palmer, 59, died on...

Critical BOM data must remain free

The Central Highlands council has joined the chorus of local governments condemning the Bureau of Meteorology for making a cash grab from ratepayers to...

Aussie spirit abounds at awards

From thong throwing to billy cart races, whipping up damper delights, mower racing and snags scenting the air on barbies galore across the Central...

Rolfe’s Australia Day honour

CQUniversity's Professor John Rolfe has been named a Member of the Order of Australia (AM), with the honour revealed on Australia Day. "I am really...

Alison honoured with OAM

Emerald's Alison Ray admits it's "a bit overwhelming" to receive an OAM (Medal of the Order of Australia) for service to the community through...

Event a jewel in the CH crown

The three-day Jewel of the Gemfields was named joint winner of the Community Event of the Year for Emerald, Comet, the Gemfields and Gindie...

On target to deliver for CH communities

Firstly, I want to extend my congratulations to this year’s Australia Day Award nominees and recipients, as well as our newest Australian citizens. Having...

Emerald Netball VP recognised

Long-time Emerald Netball Association committee member Anne Self was awarded the Senior Sportsperson/Administrator of the Year on Monday, 26 January. Currently vice president of the...

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