Technology and the world
Sometimes I sit back and think, wow, this is my life.
A family, a home and paid work. I can imagine there are many...
Rockhampton CIB charge 14 people following major drug bust
Rockhampton Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) detectives have charged 14 people following the conclusion of an eight-month operation into the alleged trafficking and supply of...
The great AI content heist
In a recent Australian Financial Review opinion piece, “There is nothing creative about AI not paying for news content”, Rod Sims made a point...
Canavan unveils shadow ministers
Fresh from claiming leadership of the National Party, Senator Matt Canavan was back in Central Queensland this week to announce the "posse of patriots"...
Longreach man charged over alleged antisemitic threats on social media
A Longreach man, 56, has been charged with making antisemitic posts on social media and the unlawful possession of weapons.
The AFP started...
Stop, check and protect
As scam activity continues to rise, Australians are increasingly being targeted by criminals using sophisticated tactics, fear and urgency to exploit trust.
Local bank, Auswide...
EOI for volunteer grants open
The Flynn electorate is home to many incredible volunteers who generously give their time, skills and energy to support local organisations, events and services....
Positive stories to tell in Highlands
This past week has reminded us once again how quickly conditions can change across the Central Highlands.
While the tropical low has now...
Cattledogs first loss for the season
Round 4 of the Central Highlands Social 7s competition on Saturday, 7 March at Morton Park, saw Capella lose a match for the first...
The Parky’s pebble in the pond
Emerald's Peter Bailey wasn't afraid to do the hard yards when he founded and built up a local Parkinson's support group in May, 2025.
He...
Passion and pride in RFDS project
With work powering ahead on the RFDS (Queensland) aeromedical patient transfer facility at Emerald Airport, RFDS ambassador and board member Russell Postle had one...
Producing our own oil and gas would fuel Australia
There has been much concern about Australia's stockpiles of fuel recently as flows from the Middle East dry up in the wake of the...
Wendy’s wait on transplant list
Wendy McPhee has been farewelled from Emerald for the foreseeable future as she enters a new phase of her journey with kidney disease.
After relocating...
