Caravan and trucking industries urge road safety as families prepare for summer holidays
These school holidays, Queenslanders are being reminded to prioritise safety and share the road responsibly during the summer's busiest travel period.
The Caravan Trade...
Fifth-generation grazier, first-hand passion
Recent University of Queensland graduate Piper Christensen is continuing the family tradition in agriculture.
“I’ve grown up in the agricultural industry,” Piper said.
“My family...
From the Paddock to Parliament – even at Christmas
While to some it may seem like not much is happening at this time of year on the AgForce advocacy front, believe me when...
Stay healthy and out of hospital this Christmas
Central Queensland hospitals are open and ready for emergencies right through the Christmas holiday period, but staff would rather not see you. ...
Stronger connections boost communication in CQ this Christmas
Anglo American has closed a connectivity gap in Central Queensland, investing in major mobile network upgrades to solve a long-standing mobile black spot on...
Sparkles and spirits shine in Highlands
The festive spirit shines brightly across the Central Highlands this year as residents and businesses transformed homes, shopfronts, and rural properties for the annual...
It’s all down to you
In little more than two years, the Rotary Club of Emerald has reached its lofty goal of raising $1.25 million toward the RFDS (Qld)...
Mayor’s Christmas greetings
On behalf of Central Highlands Regional Council Councillors and staff, I wish everyone joy and happiness over the festive season.
Fortunately, the end-of-year holidays...
Letters to the Editor
RSL SPIRIT
It was great to catch up with Rockhampton RSL members at the Frenchville Sports Club for the Christmas break.
Many friends that were enjoying...
Flu warning amid unseasonal increase in cases
Queensland Health is encouraging people to stay at home if sick and practice good hygiene over the festive period amid an unseasonal increase in...
AACTAs calling for Emerald creative
Emerald-raised Annisa Belonogoff is over the moon that her Australian online comedy series Not Russian Anywhere has been nominated for the 2026 Australian Academy...
On the road to fight for Flynn in 2026
What a year 2025 has been!
This year, I drove roughly 50,000 kilometres staying in touch with our local communities and spent around 20 weeks...
Rolleston tickled pink
Rolleston Cricket Club was coloured surprised as they received one of two awards for the Community Event of the Year on Monday, 26 January.
Over...
