Misinformation bill in spotlight
Truth in politics has always been important to me.
With the current advertising trends towards short, catchy sound bites, it deeply concerns me that...
Six months on we’re listening and delivering ‘fairer rates’
October marks six months since our new council came to office with the aim of delivering better services while keeping a sharp eye on...
Watoto Choir shares hope
The Kingaroy community sang and danced along with the Watoto Children's Choir last Friday night.
The free concert was held at Highway Church Kingaroy...
IMPACT joining local efforts to combat poverty in Bundaberg
Eight-year-old Mia* wakes up every morning with a knot in her stomach.
It’s not just the usual nerves about school; it’s the anxiety of...
Celebrating 150 years of legacy and community
Killarney State School marked its 150th anniversary with a weekend of celebrations, bringing together past and present students, staff, and the broader community to...
Airport rental agency to operate carwash
Leading rental car provider Hertz has entered into a five-year lease over a block of low impact industrial land in Emerald to be developed...
Feeder steers top sales in Emerald
Agents penned 1700 head at Thursday 17 October's Emerald sale, a slight increase on last week’s numbers.
With a break in the season looming,...
100 and 87 per cent clearance at female sale
This year’s line-up at the National Brangus Female Sale on Monday 14 October, left commercial and stud vendors impressed after receiving 100 and 87...
Historic price is no bull
A Central Queensland producer made history at the 48th annual National Brangus Sale in Gracemere on Tuesday, 15 October.
Mick Madden, of Earlwood Brangus, Duaringa,...
Taylor poster girl for QCoal scholarship
A scholarship fund that’s provided almost $300,000 to help build regional Queensland’s next-generation tertiary workforce has opened its door to applications for its 10th...
Better play as Blackwater parks upgraded
Renovations at two major Blackwater parks have been completed, offering fresh new spaces for families and residents to enjoy.
The All Abilities Park has undergone...
Dillon’s roadside ambush
LNP candidate for Gregory Sean Dillon has spoken out about a terrifying nighttime encounter on a lonely bush road west of Emerald in late...
Tender call for gas projects
Queensland Investment Corporation (QIC) has commenced a competitive tender process seeking private sector proposals to deliver 400 megawatts of new gas-fired generation capacity in...
