Rocking on at Gold Coast
Semi-retired, you’d think there’d be time to relax a bit.
Apart from one hugely enjoyable overseas trip, last year largely comprised tidying up from...
Seeing red: push for road rule change sparks backlash
The green light may be given to a controversial road rule that has some critics seeing red.
The Queensland government is considering making a U-turn...
Clean Sweep in Mackay for Emerald Boxing & Fitness
Four boxers from EBFC travelled to Mackay recently for the Mackay Amateur Boxing Fight Night hosted by Hard Knocks Boxing Club at the Mackay...
$12m boost to support regional and local journalism
The Federal Government has committed more than $12 million to support local, regional, suburban, multicultural and First Nations news publishers across the country.
Through the...
Letters to the Editor
POWER SOURCES
In his letter to CQ Weekend, August 16, 2025, Mr Paul Rackemann writes against renewables, instead favouring nuclear power, describing it as “the...
The burning of our flag – a national disgrace
This week, I spoke on a motion in the Federal Parliament calling on the Government to criminalise the desecration and/or burning of the Australian...
Weaner steers exceed 500c/kg as Gracemere sees larger yardings
Gracemere Combined Agents saw an increased yarding of 3,181 head come to hand this week.
This consisted of 1,472 Steers, 1,156 Heifers, 377 Cows, 19...
Challenging conditions for coal, as royalties deemed ‘out of touch’
One of the Bowen Basin’s biggest coal operators has joined the growing chorus criticising the State Government’s royalty regime.
BMA’s Head of Operations...
An event to travel for
Love rodeo and campdraft? The buckles, the boots, the belts and hats? The power of the horses and the grit of the riders? The...
Nearly 2000 head at Emerald Saleyards
Emerald combined agents yarded just shy of 2000 head in their weekly Prime and Store sale on Thursday, 28 August.
Southern buyers continue to...
Landmark DV legislation passes
Members of the Queensland Police Service and Domestic and Family Violence support service organisations have welcomed the state government passing landmark legislation through Parliament...
A social affair for seniors
It is always an event to look forward to for seniors in the Central Highlands.
Many enjoyed the annual Seniors Luncheon in Emerald Town Hall...
Australia Post Christmas deadlines revealed
Australia Post has released its all-important final sending dates to help ensure parcels and cards reach their destinations before Christmas.
With the festive rush fast...
