Santa’s on his way
One more sleep and it's time for Santa to swoop down from the starry skies on his cherry picker and thrill children and parents...
Stocking stuffers galore at Lions markets
The Emerald Lions's mega-Christmas markets are on Sunday 8 December with plenty of festive cheer, food and last-minute gifts to fill Santa's sack. ...
Win tickets to Luke Combs live and make a difference
Fans of American country music superstar Luke Combs have a once in a lifetime chance to win tickets to his sold-out January 25 concert...
‘No silver bullet’: drug users need support, not court
Doctors and lawyers are calling for people who use drugs to be given healthcare appointments instead of court dates.
A mayor with a front-row seat...
Bitter backlash sparks brisk backflip
Pub giant Australian Venue Co sensationally backflipped on its plan to ban Australia Day festivities for patrons nationwide.
The company, which operates more than 200...
Peabody deliver early Christmas present for remote mining communities
In a major win for Central Queensland mining communities Peabody has re-opened its privately-owned Ellensfield Road to light vehicles improving access between communities including...
Thief ramraids jewellery store at Emerald shopping centre
Emerald CIB detectives are hunting for a male offender who drove a stolen four-wheel drive through the doors of the Central Highlands Marketplace and...
Terrific Teslas relegate Prius
In 2019, Yeppoon resident Wayne Hilber purchased a dual-motor Tesla Model 3 AWD that has now completed 242,000km and is still going strong....
Cheaper fares across trains, buses, ferries makes cents
Cheap fares which prompted a surge in public transport use in one state will remain amid calls for prices to drop in the rest...
Dodgy car lock blamed for theft of four Olympic medals
A homeless man admits he stole four Olympic medals from a famed rower's car, saying he gained entry into the vehicle due to a...
Police hunt two men wanted over serious Blackwater assault
Police have released images of two men who they believe can assist them with their investigations into the serious assault of another man, 53,...
A ‘Boomba billy goats gruff
A mystery goat seen wandering around Maclean Bridge along the Mount Lindesay Highway has quickly become the talk of the town, with some residents...
Event a jewel in the CH crown
The three-day Jewel of the Gemfields was named joint winner of the Community Event of the Year for Emerald, Comet, the Gemfields and Gindie...
