Event a jewel in the CH crown
The three-day Jewel of the Gemfields was named joint winner of the Community Event of the Year for Emerald, Comet, the Gemfields and Gindie...
On target to deliver for CH communities
Firstly, I want to extend my congratulations to this year’s Australia Day Award nominees and recipients, as well as our newest Australian citizens.
Having...
Emerald Netball VP recognised
Long-time Emerald Netball Association committee member Anne Self was awarded the Senior Sportsperson/Administrator of the Year on Monday, 26 January.
Currently vice president of the...
Three new gas exploration areas unlocked
Three new gas exploration areas have been unlocked near the Queensland–South Australia border, laying the foundations for the next wave of gas production.
The Queensland...
‘Neither the Liberal Party or the National Party is a viable opposition by itself’:...
Win or lose in his tilt for the leadership of the Nationals against incumbent David Littleproud, Colin Boyce is fighting for the party's survival.
The...
Backing the Future for rural youth in Queensland
Individuals supporting young people in remote, rural and regional Queensland are invited to apply for one-off grants of $50,000 to deliver new youth-focused initiatives....
Government sets inflation target
Australia now has the highest inflation rate and the highest interest rates in the developed world.
In the second half of last year, Australian inflation...
Flynn MP to have crack at Nationals leadership
Flynn MP Colin Boyce has confirmed he will challenge for the leadership of the Federal National Party.
Mr Boyce confirmed on Wednesday that he would...
Nominations now open for the 2026 Queensland Training Awards
The Queensland Government has opened nominations for the 2026 Queensland Training Awards, marking 65 years of celebrating the apprentices, trainees, teachers and employers who...
$100 boost for school Families coming
Every primary-school-aged child across Queensland’s state, catholic and independent schools will receive a $100 credit to help ease costs for families.
The Queensland Government's Back...
Opportunity to celebrate
Recently, I was able to celebrate Australia Day and reflect on what it means to me.
On Australia Day, we acknowledge and celebrate the contribution...
Astronaut, distance runner win nation’s highest honours
As a little girl, Katherine Bennell-Pegg would lie on the dry grass in her backyard, gazing up at the stars and dreaming about reaching...
Canavan unveils shadow ministers
Fresh from claiming leadership of the National Party, Senator Matt Canavan was back in Central Queensland this week to announce the "posse of patriots"...
