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Lighting up CH

Under starry night skies, the streets of Emerald are glittering as the spirit of Christmas is celebrated. Take a drive around all of the Central...

Childcare crisis solutions identified

Increasing long day care services, establishing in-region staff training and boosting a recruitment campaign are key recommendations of an early childhood education and care...

Lucky Ridge blows in

A trough over the inland about the Divide caused a few showers and the odd storm Monday and Tuesday. Top falls (mm) were Lake Brown...

News in Brief

Sex offences appeal - Blackwater A Blackwater massage therapist has been hit with a string of further charges following an ongoing investigation by Blackwater...

Nature refuge sold to bush heritage

The Avocet Nature Refuge, 40km south of Emerald and home to one of only two colonies of the endangered bridled nailtail wallaby in the...

Diving into summer fun

The Springsure community can dive back into the Springsure aquatic centre, with the upgraded facility set to open its doors on Saturday, 13 December,...

Gem of an idea for Boxing Day

In a tourist first for the Gemfields, Pats Sapphire Central is hosting a Boxing Day bonanza for fans and families with a three-hour 'dig...

Lions Christmas markets

Emerald Lions have saved the biggest and best for their Christmas markets at Morton Park on Sunday, 14 December. Lions president Debbie Shields said the...

Climate extremes trigger rare coral disease

University of Sydney marine biologists have identified a devastating combination of coral bleaching and a rare necrotic wasting disease that wiped out large, long-lived...

Power station’s off-peak performance

In the six months to September, the ageing Gladstone Power Station had 33 unscheduled outages and was offline for more than 1000 hours, according...

Stay cool on the road

Central Queensland summers aren’t known for being gentle. Step into a sun-baked car and it can feel like you’ve just opened the door to...

Six charged with the theft of copper wire

Police have charged six people with 81 offences relating to the theft of copper wire across Central Queensland, including the Central Highlands. These include a...

Harbin impressed by team

Central Queensland stars are hitting their straps after pushing through the first month of pre-season. The Capras’ Hostplus Cup squad has been hard at work...

Lighting up CH

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