Teen social media ban a step closer despite concerns
Australian children are one step closer to being banished from social media, despite widespread concerns.
Those younger than 16 could soon be banned from platforms...
Resources fuelling CH economy
A buoyant Central Highlands resources industry injected $3.2 billion into the local economy's gross regional product in 2023-24, up $500 million on the previous...
CH council upgrades airports
The Springsure Aerodrome and Emerald Airport have undergone upgrades to enhance safety and maintain usability for residents and visitors.
At the Springsure Aerodrome, the runway...
Give main street a festive feel
Business owners and ratepayers want to see some night-time sparkle and civic pride injected into Emerald's main thoroughfare.
At the Emerald community consultation...
Smart phones versus the bush telegraph
When Jean Laws first moved to The Willows, west of Emerald, 60 years ago, it was virtually a dirt road all the way to...
Rockhampton grandparents win $50 million in Powerball
A Rockhampton couple is ready for a family Christmas to remember, while a Melbourne player may have yet to discover they’re now a multi-millionaire...
Mozzie Creek’s fight for survival
For 50 years, Mosquito Creek has been home to Emerald's motorcycle fraternity but history can't do what $500,000 or more would, and that's bring...
Emerald speedster nabbed in Operation Whiskey Overtake
An Emerald man was caught speeding almost 60kms over the limit on the Gregory Highway as Central Region police conducted Operation Whiskey Overtake from...
Cool vibes in outback cafe
With temperatures set to soar into the summer months, the coolest place to be in Alpha is snuggling up for a selfie in the...
Mater doctors give ‘miracle’ Stephanie a fighting chance
A premature baby girl born 14 weeks early and weighing less than 1kg has been hailed as a “miracle” by her mother after defying...
History of ‘God’s Country’
One of the early pioneers of Weipa, Rockhampton resident Mick Isenbert has chronicled his adventures in "God's Country" in a book, Weipa: Early Days...
Not easier under Albanese as policies hurt the hip pocket
Australians are poorer after two and a half years of Labor.
That is the findings of the Senate Cost of Living Committee’s Final Report. ...
Moore to lead the Capras
Central Queensland’s captaincy hole has been filled with a former Emerald junior taking on the position.
Emerald-export Blake Moore and Moranbah-born Tyler Szepanowski will co-captain...
