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Stay healthy and out of hospital this Christmas

Central Queensland hospitals are open and ready for emergencies right through the Christmas holiday period, but staff would rather not see you. ...

Stronger connections boost communication in CQ this Christmas

Anglo American has closed a connectivity gap in Central Queensland, investing in major mobile network upgrades to solve a long-standing mobile black spot on...

Sparkles and spirits shine in Highlands

The festive spirit shines brightly across the Central Highlands this year as residents and businesses transformed homes, shopfronts, and rural properties for the annual...

It’s all down to you

In little more than two years, the Rotary Club of Emerald has reached its lofty goal of raising $1.25 million toward the RFDS (Qld)...

Mayor’s Christmas greetings

On behalf of Central Highlands Regional Council Councillors and staff, I wish everyone joy and happiness over the festive season. Fortunately, the end-of-year holidays...

Letters to the Editor

RSL SPIRIT It was great to catch up with Rockhampton RSL members at the Frenchville Sports Club for the Christmas break. Many friends that were enjoying...

Flu warning amid unseasonal increase in cases

Queensland Health is encouraging people to stay at home if sick and practice good hygiene over the festive period amid an unseasonal increase in...

AACTAs calling for Emerald creative

Emerald-raised Annisa Belonogoff is over the moon that her Australian online comedy series Not Russian Anywhere has been nominated for the 2026 Australian Academy...

On the road to fight for Flynn in 2026

What a year 2025 has been! This year, I drove roughly 50,000 kilometres staying in touch with our local communities and spent around 20 weeks...

Hampers for veterans

The Emerald Branch of the QCWA has again provided 10 Christmas Hampers for Emerald RSL Sub Branch members. RSL Qld also provides two hampers....

Road safety high on agenda for Gregory in 2026

As 2025 draws to a close, I reflect on the year that was – the great moments and the reasons for celebrations, along with...

Council’s ‘big 5’ up for review

The Central Highlands council has kicked off a five-yearly review of its five key infrastructure networks, being its parks, water supply, transport, sewer and...

Stay healthy and out of hospital this Christmas

Central Queensland hospitals are open and ready for emergencies right through the Christmas holiday period, but staff would rather not see you. ...