News in Brief
Tourism boost for Emerald
Development of a Geo Trail around the Emerald Visitor Information Centre was one of 57 projects around the state to benefit from...
CQ farmers wanted for local AgTech pilot
The Central Queensland Smart Cropping Centre, based in Emerald, is seeking expressions of interest from up to six Central Queensland producers to participate in...
On This Day: National chocolate eclair day
National Chocolate Eclair Day is celebrated on June 22 and it’s a special day for all of us who have a sweet tooth.
There...
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Outdoor yoga with Kelly - Sapphire
Join Kelly for indoor or outdoor yoga classes held at various locations in Emerald and Sapphire.
Suitable for all...
Quality feeder steers on the up
Emerald agents penned 1100 head at prime and store sale on Thursday 20 June.
While numbers were back on the previous week's sale, this...
Two injured in multi-vehicle incident south of Blackwater
Early this morning, Friday 21 June, the RACQ CapRescue aeromedical crew responded to a multiple vehicle accident with two people entrapped on the Blackwater-Rolleston...
On This Day: World music day
Most of us have an innate understanding of music.
Even if we can’t play an instrument, or even sing, somehow, we can connect with...
Expanded coverage: Callide touted as venue for one of Dutton’s seven nuclear plants
Callide Power Station is earmarked to transition to a zero-emissions nuclear plant under a federal Coalition government, but the news has received a mixed...
Cape York areas make World Heritage list
Another Australian site may be in the mix for World Heritage status after a campaign was launched for parts of Queensland's Cape York Peninsula.
Queensland...
House prices set to spike again
Australian home prices are expected to rise once again with record highs for houses and units in most capital cities.
Perth, Adelaide, Sydney and Brisbane...
On This Day: national vanilla milkshake day
National Vanilla Milkshake Day is on June 20 and it’s all about celebrating the original vanilla milkshake.
It’s made by blending milk, ice cream,...
Beyond Blue champions peer support for men’s mental health
Beyond Blue is encouraging men to check-in with peers online for early mental health support as part of Men’s Health Week.
The annual week’s theme...
Jellinbah offering $14K student scholarships
With final exams now over, two Year 12 students from Central Queensland could get a welcome boost with a university scholarship towards studying courses...
