Blackwater teen crime gang arrests
Blackwater police have charged eight teenagers with 106 property crime offences in the town in the past week.
Police will allege the offences involve a...
Ensuring ag is recognised as key driver of Australia’s economic future
50 representatives from across the agricultural supply chain gathered in Brisbane this week for the Minister of Agriculture's Agricultural Roundtable, but not everyone of...
Digital turmoil
The countdown to the impending social media ban for children under 16 across Australia is sparking controversy, with opponents citing ambiguity around what constitutes...
Qld Showgirls shine at Ekka
It was a whirlwind week for the 11 state finalists at the Queensland Country Life Showgirl Awards held in Brisbane from Tuesday, 5 August...
On-farm tragedies spark warning
WFI Insurance has released new insights into on-farm accidents as part of the 2025 Safer Farms Report, highlighting a tragic surge in farming-related fatalities...
First half-yearly rates notices issued
Central Highlands Regional Council’s first half-yearly rates notices will be issued on Monday, 11 August 2025.
The notice, which covers from July to December 2025,...
Govt eyes on Emerald
A State Parliament estimates hearing has revealed Emerald is under consideration for the establishment of a working group with the resources industry to map...
Pooch rego and health focus
Is your pup ready to stay on the right side of the leash? Dog registration renewals for the 2025-26 period are now open.
Registrations are...
Shock drink, drug drive admissions in RACQ survey
RACQ’s 2025 Annual Road Safety Survey has revealed a disturbing surge in dangerous driver behaviour with 15.7 per cent of Queenslanders admitting to drink...
Slaughter prices ease back at Emerald saleyards
Emerald Agents today yarded just under 1300 head on Thursday, 7 August, in what was mainly a prime sale yarding on the back of...
Community benefits lift off
The overwhelming success of the 2025 The Old Station Air Show raised $150,000 to donated back into community groups and charities
Staged on...
Demanding action on illegal tobacco
Our small business owners are already doing it tough, with rising energy and transport costs impacting their ability to run their businesses.
They are also...
Hunt the hero as Broncos win thriller
Central Queenslander Ben Hunt played the role of hero, nailing a game-winning field goal to win one of the greatest NRL finals on Sunday.
Hunt...
