Pockets full of dreams
There’s Basalt, Moss, Banana, Beans, Coach, Fancy, Pigeon, Coach and a brand-new pup called Daisy getting ready to join the pack and be trained...
One injured in Emerald school brawl
Emerald police are investigating an alleged assault where a knife was found nearby after a physical altercation between several female students on Wednesday 19...
Civeo pays $105 million for four Blackwater workers camps
Civeo Corporation has expanded its workers accommodation portfolio in the Bowen Basin, paying $105 million for four villages in Blackwater.
Under the terms of the...
Weaner steers all the flavour at Emerald saleyards
Agents offered 2200 head at Emerald saleyards on Thursday 20 February with numbers very similar compared to last week.
The market on slaughter descriptions...
Community, Country ‘ruptured’ over iron ore mine damage
Traditional Owners are seeking $1.8 billion in compensation from iron ore miner Fortescue Metals Group over economic and cultural loss.
Yindjibarndi Ngurra Aboriginal Corporation wants...
Victoria moves to bin assisted dying ‘gag’ on doctors
Doctors will no longer be muzzled from initiating voluntary assisted dying conversations with terminally ill patients under long-called-for law changes.
A "gag clause" that banned...
Young family among bodies to be handed back to Israel
The remains of the youngest and one of the oldest captives seized by Hamas during the attack that ignited the war in Gaza are...
Foxtel backflips on service cuts to West
Foxtel has backflipped on a decision to cut streaming services in remote areas, including the Central West.
Foxtel made the announcement in late January that...
Roads cut, communities isolated but floods welcomed
Roads have been cut and communities isolated but flooding has been welcomed by one inundated region.
As Western Australia mops up after a cyclone direct...
Truck erupts in flames on highway
The still of the night in Emerald was shattered by loud explosions as a B-triple truck carrying oil and dangerous goods erupted into flames...
Blackwater man charged with child sex offences
A 32-year-old Blackwater man has been charged with child sex offences following extensive investigations made by Blackwater Criminal Investigation Branch detectives.
Police allege the man...
New chlorine system improves water quality at Emerald Aquatic Centre
TWO new chlorine feeders have been installed at the Emerald Aquatic Centre this month to ensure consistent water quality and public safety, as well...