‘Amazing’ hell on two wheels
You've got to be tough to compete in the Finke Desert Race and Emerald's Georgia Hanrahan is just that.
The 28-year-old diesel mechanic said the...
New beginning for Blackwater mine
Whitehaven Coal has vowed to earn the faith of the Blackwater townsfolk, champion a residential workforce, and prove its worth as a corporate citizen.
Whitehaven...
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Outdoor yoga with Kelly - Sapphire
Join Kelly for indoor or outdoor yoga classes held at various locations in Emerald and Sapphire.
Suitable for all...
Tell me your story project
Emerald is set to host a film festival in 2025, showcasing the bridges built between seniors and the youth of the community through storytelling....
ON THIS DAY: NATIONAL MOVIE NIGHT
National Movie Night is here!
Raise a glass (or a tub of popcorn!) to the fun, adventure, horror and drama that can all be found...
‘Unacceptable’: RACQ calls for government intervention into fuel market
RACQ’s principal policy adviser has called for government intervention into the fuel market to cap price rises at five cents a day.
As of last...
PM weighs in on fresh push for free or cheap childcare
Families could end up paying just $10 a day for three days a week of high-quality early childhood education as momentum builds to reform...
Experts’ AI warning after schoolgirl photos targeted
Deepfake apps with the ability to impose women's heads on naked bodies are being pushed on social media as experts warn more advanced software...
On This Day – International Ax-Throwing Day
It’s time for International Ax-Throwing Day, which is celebrated yearly on June 13.
It encourages ax throwers, both professional and amateur, from all around...
OAM honour for Barb
Hockey stalwart Barbara Knowles is one of just three Central Queenslanders to receive Order of Australia (OAM) honours for the King's Birthday.
Almost 500 people...
On This Day – National Superman Day
What’s that?! There in the sky? Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No!
It’s the Man of Tomorrow! Superman has gone by...
Budget at a glance
The 2024–25 Queensland Budget has landed with a focus on the cost of living and bringing a deficit forecast of $2.6 billion.
Deputy Premier and...
Carbon costs crush industry
Last week, the Resources Minister Madeleine King warned that Chinese trade and investment practices were putting Australian manufacturing jobs at risk.
She blamed the recent...
