Pulling out the stops on a journey south
I’m driving to Caboolture, towing a trailer.
I’m excited to get this old chassis fixed up, but it’s the fourth such trip in about...
Netball’s Olympic dream
While I can’t say I’m a netballer myself, I know how much it’s loved across the country and the Flynn electorate.
Recently in Federal Parliament,...
Limited number at final Emerald sale for 2025
Emerald Combined Agents yarded 1300 head of cattle for the final sale of 2025 on Thursday, 11 December.
With limited numbers on offer, the...
Standing up for producers amid EPBC uncertainty
This column comes to you in trying times for the agriculture industry and for AgForce as your representative body. Never has advocacy been more...
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...
Pulling out the stops on a journey south
I’m driving to Caboolture, towing a trailer.
I’m excited to get this old chassis fixed up, but it’s the fourth such trip in about...
