Littleproud takes aim at Budget
Nationals leader David Littleproud has slammed the 2024 Federal Budget as "pathetic" but Treasurer Jim Chalmers insists the cost of living measures it promises...
RACQ welcomes budget funding for roads
RACQ gave the Federal Government’s the tick of approval for their investment in vital Queensland projects, describing the 2024-25 Budget as a ‘steady top-up’...
Labor’s fresh food tax on the nose
I’ll be standing shoulder-to-shoulder with Australian farmers to fight Labor’s fresh food tax, which will hurt families and farmers amid a cost-of-living crisis.
A...
Trained to hit the high notes
For the first time, Queensland Rail has partnered with Opera Queensland to bring world-class opera performances onboard the Spirit of the Outback train.
Queensland...
Putting the polish on Gemfest
Rodney Pallentine has big dreams and a three-year plan to revive the fortunes of the Central Highlands' former premier winter tourism drawcard in Gemfest:...
Knives out for meat treat
Apprentices will be sharpening their knives, and skills, when the Australian Meat Industry Council's National Apprentice of the Year and World Skills Butcher competition...
CHDCs new board members
A new era of governance and leadership has dawned on the Central Highlands Development Corporation, with four new local government appointments to its Board...
A life and love of service for Emerald’s dynamic duo
Noel and Margaret Mallyon have helped veterans through Emerald RSL Sub Branch for 45 years. From promoting commemorations throughout the year to providing welfare...
Uber set to hit the Highlands
Uber will recruit drivers across the Central Highlands for an early July launch, amid fears the transport industry disrupter could impact the viability of...
Touchdown for new jet
For the first time in two decades, a new passenger aircraft type has landed at the Emerald Airport.
From this week, QantasLink flights between Emerald...
News in Brief
May Downs – single-vehicle rollover
Paramedics transported one stable female patient to Dysart Hospital with arm and hip pain after a single-vehicle rollover on Fitzroy...
Best Mother’s Day gift of all
Shauna Kangan and Tobias Williamson celebrated the best Mother’s Day ever with the arrival of gorgeous little Jarrah Williamson at Emerald Hospital.
Shauna was scheduled...
Shining bright at Gemfest
Locals and visitors flocked through the gates of Gemfest Festival of Gems 2025 recently and Yarrabee Coal Mine was proud to be a supporter...
