Tax relief for workers and pain for investors in budget
Young people entering the housing market face such significant difficulties that the government needs to break a major election promise on controversial tax changes,...
Labor slashes disability spending while the rich get richer
You’ve probably heard a lot of descriptions of Labor’s budget this week: “risky”, “brave”, “ambitious”.
The truth is it’s none of these things.
At...
Budget falls short for Qld producers
Queensland producers remain under significant pressure despite some positive measures in this week's Federal Budget, including recognition of fuel security, export support and indications...
Central Highlands Regional Council appoints interim CEO
Central Highlands Regional Council is set for another leadership transition, with experienced local government administrator Graeme Kanofski to take over as acting chief executive...
Dry Weather, rising costs—and why community matters more than ever
The main issues we are grappling with daily in southern inland Queensland are on the face of it - very similar to issues agriculturalists...
Latest Ag report reveals a shift away from synthetic ‘fast fashion’
Bendigo Bank Agribusiness’ latest Monthly Commodity Update reports tightening supply and a shift away from synthetic ‘fast fashion’ is driving a surge in the...
Coldest morning of the year
Central Queensland residents were breaking out the winter doonas on the weekend, with Saturday, 9 May, recorded as the coldest morning of the year...
Hunt is over for Emerald lotto winners
The hunt is over for an Emerald couple who scooped up a $2.5 million Saturday Gold Lotto division one win over the weekend.
The Central...
Capella water supply to be affected
Central Highlands Regional Council has advised that water supply will be affected in Capella due to water mains works on the following dates and...
Check your Saturday Gold Lotto ticket – you could be $2.5 million richer
Lottery officials are urging Emerald locals and visitors to check their Saturday Gold Lotto tickets as a mystery player is $2.5 million richer and...
Boyce denies One Nation move
Flynn MP Colin Boyce has dismissed claims he is leaving the Nationals as "clickbait", following media reports over the weekend that he was considering...
Case of Japanese Encephalitis Virus detected
Central Queensland Health authorities asking Central Queenslanders to be alert and avoid mosquito bites, following a case of Japanese Encephalitis Virus (JEV) in the...

















