Terrific Teslas relegate Prius
In 2019, Yeppoon resident Wayne Hilber purchased a dual-motor Tesla Model 3 AWD that has now completed 242,000km and is still going strong....
Cheaper fares across trains, buses, ferries makes cents
Cheap fares which prompted a surge in public transport use in one state will remain amid calls for prices to drop in the rest...
Dodgy car lock blamed for theft of four Olympic medals
A homeless man admits he stole four Olympic medals from a famed rower's car, saying he gained entry into the vehicle due to a...
Police hunt two men wanted over serious Blackwater assault
Police have released images of two men who they believe can assist them with their investigations into the serious assault of another man, 53,...
A ‘Boomba billy goats gruff
A mystery goat seen wandering around Maclean Bridge along the Mount Lindesay Highway has quickly become the talk of the town, with some residents...
Webjet sued for misleading buyers on prices, bookings
Consumers were tricked into believing they were getting a better deal than was possible on Webjet's platform, a lawsuit against the online booking giant...
Big surge in whooping cough cases triggers concern across state
Authorities are grappling with a significant surge in Queensland whooping cough cases, as vaccination rates in pregnant women drop.
Around 12,500 infections were reported...
Teen social media ban a step closer despite concerns
Australian children are one step closer to being banished from social media, despite widespread concerns.
Those younger than 16 could soon be banned from platforms...
Resources fuelling CH economy
A buoyant Central Highlands resources industry injected $3.2 billion into the local economy's gross regional product in 2023-24, up $500 million on the previous...
CH council upgrades airports
The Springsure Aerodrome and Emerald Airport have undergone upgrades to enhance safety and maintain usability for residents and visitors.
At the Springsure Aerodrome, the runway...
Give main street a festive feel
Business owners and ratepayers want to see some night-time sparkle and civic pride injected into Emerald's main thoroughfare.
At the Emerald community consultation...
Smart phones versus the bush telegraph
When Jean Laws first moved to The Willows, west of Emerald, 60 years ago, it was virtually a dirt road all the way to...
Footy festival to open local AFL season
The Triple M Festival of Footy will return for the second straight year to kick-start the 2026 AFL Capricornia season.
The event, derived from the...
