What you give, you don’t receive
A survey the other day found that barely anyone knew what was in the Federal Government's Budget last week. That shows how intelligent people...
Action aplenty at Comet Show
Ride-on mower racing, keg pulls, dog trials, a chopper lolly drop, petting zoo, fat cattle, fast horses and a bustling sideshow alley - the...
Selling the Highlands’ wonders
Jeanette Wass is just one of the friendly volunteer faces at Emerald's Visitor Information Centre interacting with the holidaying hordes passing through town as...
The vision to get back on track
Peter Dutton recently delivered the Coalition's Budget in Reply.
He outlined part of his vision for Australia.
To get our country Back on Track.
To keep our...
Outback inspiration for Gemfest prizes
The iconic green and yellow of Central Queensland's Wattle trees in bloom was the inspiration for the major Gemfest - Festival of Gems raffle...
Nailing down a new approach
The Central Highlands is taking a creative approach to boosting its housing supply.
Expressions of Interest (EOI) have opened for Build 12 in 12, a...
Too high a price to keep paying: MP
Gregory MP Lachlan Millar has slammed cost-of-living impacts on households hit by the soaring costs across his vast electorate as "cruel".
Speaking to the...
nbn begins upgrade works in Emerald, Gemfields
Work is underway across Central Highlands to to upgrade the nbn Fixed Wireless network and provide access to faster speeds and extended coverage.
The...
No one minced out
Through the generosity of Rockhampton Food Bank and Victoria Tavern, more than 100 people were treated to a hearty, wallet-friendly lunch on Sunday, 19...
Community comes together to support vital service
Thousands of residents will come together to support Lifeline Crisis Support this week at the 20th annual Lifeline Bookfest.
The two-day event which is run...
Hunter Street clubhouse vandalised
The Blackwater Hunter Street Sports Clubhouse has been broken into this week, and the facility and equipment contained within damaged.
There were holes visible...
Collie Blue cattle line sells well in Emerald
Emerald Combined Agents yarded 1758 head at the prime and store cattle sale on Thursday 23 May, which was similar size yarding to...
Ag In Brief
Strong growth in livestock
Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) has released the results of its 2024–25 National Saleyard Survey, revealing a significant increase in livestock...
