Toddler hit by car dies
A toddler has tragically died after being hit by a car in Jade Street, Emerald, on Thursday, 22 January.
The two-year-old girl was rushed to...
Maddy’s major scholarship win
Central Highlands Regional Council’s senior saleyards officer Maddy Wightman has been recognised nationally as the 2026 recipient of the Saleyards Australia Women in Saleyards...
From dry to drenched – our region responds
A wet start to the year has certainly kept us busy.
Following last week’s rain event, I’ve been keeping a close eye on...
Young girl critical after being hit by car in Emerald
A pre-school age girl was rushed to Emerald Hospital in a life-threatening condition after being hit by a car on Jade Street, Emerald, on...
Glencore Coal’s First Nations Pathways Program applications open
Glencore Coal has announced applications are now open for the 2026 First Nations Pathways Program.
Commencing in May 2026, the FNPP is a 26-week...
Flash flooding catches out driver
A B-double truck slid off the Gregory Highway and jackknifed at the irrigation drain south of Theresa Creek, overnight on Wednesday, 21 January, after...
Community looking out for each other
For me the last year has been about getting better organised for retirement, broken by short trips mainly for fun.
Travel, bands and catching up...
Mystery surrounds teenager’s death on K’gari
Rangers warned of aggressive dingo behaviour before a woman's body was found at a popular tourist spot near a pack of the wild dogs.
A...
Gun owners unfairly targetted in new laws
Just days after the Bondi terror attacks, the Prime Minister launched an attack on law abiding gun owners.
He blamed the attacks on guns...
Rich getting richer at our expense
Imagine a country where a small group of privileged elites enriched themselves and their families at the expense of working people.
Imagine if those working...
This is not who we are: MP
Federal Parliament observed a sombre minute's silence for victims of the Bondi terror attack on 14 December as MPs returned for a two-day sitting...
This is not who we are: MP
Federal Parliament observed a sombre minute's silence for victims of the Bondi terror attack on 14 December as MPs returned for a two-day sitting...
Ag In Brief
A-EU FTA negotiations must rectify punitive access
Australia’s red meat industry has issued its clearest message yet on the pending endgame of the Australia-European Union...
