Stoush over Federal Government’s US beef backflip
Central Queensland’s three million head of cattle and the livelihoods of the families who rely on them are under threat.
That is the view of...
Chance to reset and relax
You’ve made plans for the weekend to get out and go camping—that’s a fantastic way to chill out, sit back, enjoy a good campfire,...
Engineering the future at Stanwell
Stanwell is powering up the futures of early-career engineers with the launch of its new Engineering Early Careers Acceleration Program.
As part of...
Timely rain restores green
After the cold minimums last week with frosts in the Callide and surrounding areas, Central Queensland was shrouded in thick fog on Thursday, 17...
Nature, history and adventure
Just four and a half hours’ drive west from Rockhampton, Carnarvon Gorge offers breathtaking scenery, first-hand experiences of Indigenous history and as many opportunities...
Peace Run made its way to Emerald this week
The Central Highlands council welcomed the Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run team to Emerald on Tuesday, 22 July, as part of their global torch...
Investigation into alleged illegal land clearing
Ghungalu traditional owners will continue to sit on country in protest at the site of Magnetic South's Gemini coal mine near Dingo, after claims...
Horror crash claims four lives
The sun shines down on angels and cherubs, plush toys made for cuddles, a bejewelled tiara and a boxed bulldozer, all surrounded by flowers...
Big budget surplus surprise
The Central Highlands council is on track to record an operating surplus of more than $26 million for the 2024-25 financial year, almost double...
Council venue for showcasing talent
The sounds of music from up-and-coming Emerald musicians and buskers will fill the forecourt of the Central Highlands council chambers in Egerton Street as...
Full-time presence for prisoner work camp
The Central Highlands council will apply to Queensland Corrective Services to transition its Springsure work camp to a full-time presence also servicing Blackwater.
The work...
Mixed condition cattle affect Gracemere market as numbers ease
Gracemere Combined Agents saw a slight decreased yarding of 2,485 head come to hand this week, consisting of 1,292 Steers, 792 Heifers, 283 Cows,...
Hunt the hero as Broncos win thriller
Central Queenslander Ben Hunt played the role of hero, nailing a game-winning field goal to win one of the greatest NRL finals on Sunday.
Hunt...
