Extra shot of funds to help be a good sport
When growing up, sport was a huge part of my life and was critical to my development.
According to Health Direct, organised sport has many...
Cheaper flights with upgraded Qantas fleet?
The introduction of larger jets on the Emerald-Brisbane route from mid-May by Qantas could see airfares fall by as much as 10 per cent.
The...
Cows really do feel the heat
New research into climate impacts on extensive grazing suggests that cows start feeling the heat at much lower temperatures than expected.
Data captured from on-animal...
Anzac spirit alive and well
The guest of honour at the Emerald Anzac Day commemorative services was the town's own Flight Lieutenant Jake Thomasson, a Royal Australian Air Force...
BMA support for CapRescue ended
The 25-year partnership between BMA Blackwater and the RACQ CapRescue has come to an end with the mine's sale to Whitehaven Coal.
BMA Blackwater...
Council’s CEO search begins
The Central Highlands council is on the hunt for a new chief executive officer with councillors electing to engage an external recruitment agency.
At its...
Bang for your buck
The 27th annual Blackwater Rodeo is a week away on 4 May and is sure to be a great event for all ages.
In past...
Polocrosse success
The Emerald Polocrosse Club had their annual Polocrosse carnival on 20 and 21 April and was another successful year for teams of all grades...
CHRA urges mass objections to new land valuations
Central Highlands Ratepayers Association president Kevin Pickersgill is urging rural landowners to unite and object to the latest round of valuations which have risen...
Jake’s winging his way home for Anzac services
Flight Lieutenant Jake Thomasson is a Royal Australian Air Force Armaments Engineer currently serving at Number 6 Squadron at Amberley Air Force Base.
Jake...
Honouring the hero of Duaringa
Kay Fletcher already knows the tears will flow freely as she walks toward the Duaringa Cenotaph on Anzac Day to lay a wreath on...
Seeking shelters to drive bus services in CH
A lack of all-weather bus shelters in Blackwater is one hurdle for L&F Transfers in attempts to expand its community travel services in the...
Watt a weekend for radio enthusiasts
The RADAR Club has gone portable!
On Saturday, 21 June and Sunday, 22 June amateur radio enthusiasts from the Rockhampton And District Amateur Radio (RADAR)...
