Healthy yarding for first 2026 sale in Emerald
Emerald Combined Agents yarded 1800 head of cattle for the first sale of the year on Thursday, 29 January.
With plenty of green feed...
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...
Three new gas exploration areas unlocked
Three new gas exploration areas have been unlocked near the Queensland–South Australia border, laying the foundations for the next wave of gas production.
The Queensland...
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...
