Black day for Bowen Basin
Queensland Premier David Crisafulli will hold crisis talks with coal miners after 900 jobs were wiped from the industry this week as Anglo American...
80 jobs to go from Blackwater’s Cook Colliery
QCoal will axe around 80 jobs from its underground mine Cook Colliery at Blackwater.
On Friday, 19 September, the company said the move was a...
Sunrise Rotary BMX Park vandalised
The amenity building at the Emerald Sunrise Rotary BMX Park was closed on Wednesday, 17 September, for the foreseeable future due to extensive fire...
Young wagyu bull secured for Wycheproof Station
A young bull triggered off a flurry of bidding at Bective Station’s historic woolshed recently, with Chris and Sue Zahl from Wycheproof Station at...
Strategy builds solid foundation
New homes, unlocked land and a talent attraction campaign are among the goals kicked so far by a major liveability project for the Central...
Grassfire threatens Gemfields properties
A fast-moving vegetation fire fanned threatened structures on Hill Top Road at the Gemfields on Thursday, 18 September.
Another structure was under threat on...
Shining bright at Gemfest
Locals and visitors flocked through the gates of Gemfest Festival of Gems 2025 recently and Yarrabee Coal Mine was proud to be a supporter...
Double delight for CQUniversity at Queensland Training Awards
CQUniversity Australia’s reputation as a leader in vocational education and training (VET) has been bolstered after winning the two major categories at the 2025...
No NIMBYs at renewables forum
Michelle Hunt says she's no NIMBY.
The Biloela resident, who has a property at Gin Gin that neighbours the Bundaberg Solar Farm, was one of...
Industry ‘firing shots’ with communities caught in crossfire
The Queensland Resources Council (QRC) says the State Government must urgently reform the coal royalty regime to protect jobs and the state's economy.
It...
When hurt feelings cause harm
In March 1862, The Christian Reader, the official magazine of the African Methodist Church, published a rhyme which included the line, for the first...
750 jobs gone as BMA wields axe
BHP Mitsubishi Alliance has axed 750 jobs across its Queensland coal operation and plans to put the Saraji south pit into care and maintenance...
Central Highlands golfers shine on the Gold Coast
Golf Central Highlands produced a strong showing at the Queensland District Championship held at Royal Pines Golf Club on the Gold Coast from 9-11...
