Experts confront looming bird flu threat to wildlife
Some of the nation's top disease experts are meeting to discuss Australia's bird flu outbreak that has smashed egg supply and forced mass slaughter...
Breakthrough for Gulf War veterans suffering illness
Gulf War veterans suffering from a debilitating and baffling illness for decades finally have an explanation after world-first Australian research unearthed a likely cause.
Gulf...
It’s a win-win for neighbourhood centre
The Emerald Neighbourhood Centre is celebrating wins on two fronts - the State Government promise of a long overdue new building in 2025 and...
From saleyards trainee to boss
When Bronwyn Roberts started as a trainee superintendent at the Emerald Saleyards in 2002, she had no idea she was kickstarting a career...
Good times on tap at Mayfair
In little more than six months, The Mayfair Emerald has had its reputation as a family friendly and community oriented pub venue restored.
Owners Cameron...
Group said ‘God would heal’ girl’s untreated diabetes
A religious group accused of killing an eight-year-old girl believed "God would heal" her diabetes after they withheld life-saving insulin, a judge has heard.
The...
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More charges after car crashes into pub
Police have charged a further two people with 10 offences following investigations into a stolen car that...
RFDS project a priority for Rotary
Fundraising for the Rotary Club of Emerald and Royal Flying Doctor Service's vision of a patient transfer facility in Emerald remains the club's premium...
Gymnast gutted by rep bag snatch
Heartless thieves have robbed one of Emerald’s most promising gymnastics of her precious Queensland representative kit and personalised leotards after the family car was...
Greens’ essential goods cap ‘may lead to shortages’
The cost of essential groceries will be capped under a Queensland Greens plan but an expert has warned it may lead to shortages.
Households are...
Celebrating a life well lived
The Rockhampton Baptist Church was full of tears and laughter on Wednesday, 10 July, as family and friends gathered to say goodbye to beloved...
Coal still big overseas
Last week a friend of mine called me from Indonesia. He was over there for work and was gobsmacked at their determination to mine...
Regions merge for carnival
In a fresh change, Rockhampton, Gladstone and Central Highlands rugby league are coming together in an attempt to bring home the 47th Battalion trophy.
After...
