Soldier returns home for Anzac Day
Major James Wood is the special guest of the Emerald RSL Sub Branch for its dawn and main services on Saturday, 25 April.
Major Wood...
Emerald Coaches expands regional Queensland operations
Emerald Coaches has confirmed the successful acquisition of the Bowen, Ayr, Mirani and Collinsville depots from Trans North and Bowen Transit, further strengthening the...
The event that is a true favourite
One of my favourite times of the year has arrived, and for me and other entrants, it starts today with scrutineering.
For others, it...
ECQ announces CHRC councillor by-election on 16 May
The by-election for the vacant Councillor position on the Central Highlands Regional Council will be held on Saturday, 16 May.
The by-election was triggered by...
Super-K flu threat grows amid falling vaccination rates
Doctors are warning Aussies to brace for a deadly flu season, with the “Super K” strain spreading early and vaccination rates continuing to fall.
Only...
Forster’s rapid rise in US
Australian country sensation, two-time Golden Guitar winner and Winton local Wade Forster has released his new single ‘Strange’, alongside an official music video with...
Groups benefit from funding round
Community groups throughout Gregory have shared in more than $700,000 in funding through the latest round of the Gambling Community Benefit Fund.
Gregory MP...
Mixed quality at Emerald sale
The Emerald combined cattle sale on Thursday, 9 April, saw 2064 head of mixed quality cattle penned.
The first sale back after the Easter break...
Special moment as trophy for Anzac Test is donated
Emerald Tigers Football Club has been a strong supporter of the Emerald RSL Sub-Branch since 2021.
Each year since then, they have played their Anzac...
UPDATE: Man charged over woman’s death
A 33-year-old Queensland man has been charged with murder over the death of a woman at Avon Downs in the Northern Territory.
The man, who...
Sun shines on festival fun
Easter Saturday began with the Central Highlands Sunflower Festival's annual street parade before the crowning of the Queen and Junior Princess and a day...
News in Brief
Council by-election looms
The Electoral Commission of Queensland is yet to announce a by-election date for the replacement of Central Highlands Councillor Gai Sypher....
Slow start haunts Capras
Central Queensland tasted its first defeat at Aurizon Stadium after a slow start cost them dearly.
The Capras welcomed Redcliffe to Rockhampton for a...
