New bulk billing incentives – a bane or a boon
The Federal Government's single largest investment in Medicare since its creation over 40 years ago has stirred a mixed response from the medical profession...
Marist students showcase skills at STEM nationals
Last week 25 Year 9 and 10 STEM students represented Marist College Emerald in Newcastle at the National Finals of the University of Newcastle’s...
The worrying trend that could put an end to rate cuts
In the shock inflation print that scared the Reserve Bank off cutting interest rates at its latest meeting, two items gave governor Michele Bullock...
Four dead in Emerald building fire
Police are investigating a building fire at Emerald on Thursday, 6 November, where four bodies were found.
A spokesperson said emergency services were called...
Feather Club flying high with new funding
Central Highlands Regional Council has approved more than $120,000 in funding to support seven local community organisations in the latest round of its Community...
Super attraction in the skies
Astronomers everywhere are in for a treat on Wednesday night with a second consecutive supermoon lighting up the night sky.
For those who are unaware,...
Mine workers to park up during lightning storms
A court outcome in favour of the state's resources regulator will help ensure the safety of workers at Queensland open cut mines during severe...
Nationals ditch Net Zero
The Nationals have set up a possible showdown with their political ally the Liberals after unanimously agreeing to scrap their commitment to Net Zero...
Calling broadacre farmers
Central Queensland's leading natural resource management organisation, Fitzroy Basin Association (FBA), is calling for expressions of interest from broadacre farmers wanting to improve their...
Farmers can’t be forgotten in the rush for environmental reform
Farmers cannot be forgotten in the rush for environmental laws.
We need clarity and consistency in government regulation. It's not anti-environment, it's pro-farm.
Queensland agricultural...
Nominations open for Liz Alexander Bursary for Leadership in AgTech and Innovation
AgTech leaders across Queensland are invited to apply for the Liz Alexander Bursary for Leadership in AgTech and Innovation, a $3,000 opportunity to attend...
Blackdown Tableland NP closed while rangers fight fires
The Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service is asking people to stay out of Blackdown Tableland National Park while rangers work to contain two bushfires.
Blackdown...
Herbicide resistance and winds
Over the decades I have been in a fair few farming paddocks and many the time have I heard a farmer say to me,...
