Lucky win for couple
For most people winning the lotto is a far-away dream, but for an Emerald couple, it has become a reality after taking home more...
The ordinary inspires the extraordinary
An Emerald cotton farmer can take a bow for the role he played in inspiring the playscape for a new childcare centre to open...
School’s out for the class of 2022
After navigating their way through the education system, 105 Emerald State High School students tasted freedom and a glimpse into the future at their...
Gail’s got the right stuff
With her decades of devotion to local government and tireless charity work, Gail Nixon has been recognised as a community champion for Springsure and...
What the October Budget means for agriculture
I recently spoke in Parliament about Labor’s October Budget and what it means for agriculture.
I provided practical examples of how this Budget is nothing...
New coal mines approved near Emerald
Two steelmaking coal mines north of Emerald have been given the green light.
Resources Minister Scott Stewart said the approval of Futura Resources’ Fairhill and...
Bitumen scammers out and about in the Highlands
Central Highlands Police are warning residents to be mindful of people going door-to-door offering bitumen at reduced prices.
The scammers approach potential victims or...
Workshop helps shape future of AgTech, good jobs in CQ
GROWERS s and agri-technology representatives are gathering in Emerald this week as part of AgTech Month to collectively brainstorm new and clever ways to...
Kalari explosives storage site approved by council
The Central Highlands council has granted approval for explosives transporter Kalari to build an ammonium nitrate prill storage facility east of Duaringa.
Eleven surrounding rural...
Have your say on improving mobile coverage in Emerald
The Federal Government is seeking local feedback on new guidelines that will drive investment to address poor mobile coverage in Emerald.
Feedback from industry and...
Amazing Grace in line for top apprentice honour
Emerald's Central Bike Centre apprentice Grace Campbell is the region’s representative in the Motor Trades Association Institute’s 2022 Apprentice of the Year award.
Recently...
Memories stand test of time
AS past and present serving members of the Australian Defence Forces stood to attention, the Emerald Remembrance Day ceremony got under way on November...
The power of prevention
Preventative – adjective; designed to keep something undesirable from occurring. Also known as preventive.
Without much more said, the Oxford Dictionary pretty much sums up...
