Brunei pledges to strengthen fuel supply to Australia
The Sultan of Brunei has assured Anthony Albanese his oil-rich nation is not looking to impose any export restrictions on Australia as the prime...
CQ’s Anzac Day services
Residents from across the region will come together on Anzac Day, Friday 25 April, to honour the bravery and service of our servicemen and...
Tougher border controls are needed
A few years ago, I found myself in the High Court as an alleged Italian.
Like many Italians, my nonno and nonna emigrated to...
Hearts break for Noah and his Pa
"Together in life, now together in heaven".
They were the softly spoken words of a grieving Peter Williamson as he summed up the relationship between...
Average quality yarding at Emerald
Emerald Combined Agents yarded 2200 head of cattle in a fair quality offering on Thursday, 16 April.
A large proportion of the yarding comprised...
Noel’s got that Anzac spirit
He shocked Anzac Day crowds in Emerald last year by announcing it was his last time behind the microphone at the commemorative dawn and...
Yancoal flies high with Kestrel buy-in
The majority stake in Kestrel coal mine, north-east of Emerald, has been sold to Chinese-backed Yancoal Australia in a deal worth up to $3.36...
Taking the region’s pulse
The Central Highlands Development Corporation is urging Central Highlands businesses to share their insights into current trading conditions.
Visitor Economy Coordinator Roger John said the...
Soldier returns home for Anzac Day
Major James Wood is the special guest of the Emerald RSL Sub Branch for its dawn and main services on Saturday, 25 April.
Major Wood...
Emerald Coaches expands regional Queensland operations
Emerald Coaches has confirmed the successful acquisition of the Bowen, Ayr, Mirani and Collinsville depots from Trans North and Bowen Transit, further strengthening the...
The event that is a true favourite
One of my favourite times of the year has arrived, and for me and other entrants, it starts today with scrutineering.
For others, it...
ECQ announces CHRC councillor by-election on 16 May
The by-election for the vacant Councillor position on the Central Highlands Regional Council will be held on Saturday, 16 May.
The by-election was triggered by...

















