Why does one of the biggest companies need support from us?
In 2018, Rio Tinto sold its coal mines under pressure from its activist shareholders to go "green". It turned out to be a terrible...
AgForce Young Producers Council launches 2024 annual ‘Producer of the Year’ Award
In this most challenging of years, it’s fitting that we recognise in an ongoing way the lifeblood of AgForce - our members who have...
Showing off in the sunshine
The Emerald Car Club's annual Show'n'Shine on Saturday 24 August turned on the weather and in came the crowd to the Emerald Showgrounds.
There...
From river gum to the red carpet
There’s the famous Tambo Teddy, the Tambo chook races and now, the uniquely Australian native Tambo gum leaf fabric fashioned into a designer dress...
Buyers react to good quality offering
Agents yarded 1600 head at the 29 August Emerald prime and store sale.
With a generally good quality offering, the market was substantially dearer...
Strike action at council
More than half of the Central Highlands Regional Council's workforce will take unprecedented protected industrial action from 8am on Monday 2 September in protest...
Light’s out until end of month
A traffic light destroyed by the impact of a single vehicle collision in wet conditions on 13 August in Emerald won't be replaced until...
Sean’s bashful about award
Mice chewed the wiring on the two-way and a tyre punctured showing off in the mud at Lightning Ridge, but you can't stop Sean...
CEO hunt hots up
The recruitment agency appointed to find the next Central Highlands Regional Council's chief executive officer has gone live with its search and the promise...
Council makes smart move to plug leaks
The installation of smart water meters by the Central Highlands council in Capella has led to the discovery of water wastage in a number...
Coles reports 30pct jump in online supermarket sales
Coles has reported a 30 per cent jump in e-commerce sales as the supermarket giant worked to improve customer experiences, and has achieved a...
Green fuels, food, medicine probed by $60m research hub
Steaks made without animals, jet fuel made without oil, and fish food created using gases are among the carbon-cutting goals of a $60 million...

















