Eyewitness’s fire horror
An Emerald man who alerted authorities to the unfolding tragedy where four people lost their lives in a duplex fire in Emerald early on...
UPDATED: Police investigate cause of fire tragedy
Two women miraculously escaped an Opal Street duplex fire that claimed the lives of two infants, a female teenager, and her father, a man...
MP here as community grieves
Gregory MP Sean Dillon said the duplex fire in Emerald on Thursday, 6 November, and devastating loss of four people was a tragedy that...
Rev’s way of giving back
Rev Baines is the bloke you want in your corner.
He's had six strokes, three heart attacks and while he waits for call-up for open...
Crime scene declared in Emerald, as condolences flood in
Queensland Premier David Crisafulli has described the Emerald duplex fire that claims four lives on Thursday, 6 November, as "an incredible tragedy" and one...
New bulk billing incentives – a bane or a boon
The Federal Government's single largest investment in Medicare since its creation over 40 years ago has stirred a mixed response from the medical profession...
Marist students showcase skills at STEM nationals
Last week 25 Year 9 and 10 STEM students represented Marist College Emerald in Newcastle at the National Finals of the University of Newcastle’s...
The worrying trend that could put an end to rate cuts
In the shock inflation print that scared the Reserve Bank off cutting interest rates at its latest meeting, two items gave governor Michele Bullock...
Four dead in Emerald building fire
Police are investigating a building fire at Emerald on Thursday, 6 November, where four bodies were found.
A spokesperson said emergency services were called...
Feather Club flying high with new funding
Central Highlands Regional Council has approved more than $120,000 in funding to support seven local community organisations in the latest round of its Community...
Super attraction in the skies
Astronomers everywhere are in for a treat on Wednesday night with a second consecutive supermoon lighting up the night sky.
For those who are unaware,...
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...
