Charity golf day a pet event
Since teeing off in 2018, the CQ Pet Rescue Charity Golf Day has become a much-loved community event in Emerald, bringing locals together for...
QCoal supports Emerald students
A $30,000 QCoal Foundation Scholarship will help ease financial pressures and allow first year James Cook University Medicine student Priya Taylor-Sidhu to focus fully...
Reflecting on a big week in politics
They say a week is a long time in politics.
A couple of Sundays ago, I packed my bags for a Parliamentary sitting week....
Technology and the world
Sometimes I sit back and think, wow, this is my life.
A family, a home and paid work. I can imagine there are many...
Rockhampton CIB charge 14 people following major drug bust
Rockhampton Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) detectives have charged 14 people following the conclusion of an eight-month operation into the alleged trafficking and supply of...
The great AI content heist
In a recent Australian Financial Review opinion piece, “There is nothing creative about AI not paying for news content”, Rod Sims made a point...
Canavan unveils shadow ministers
Fresh from claiming leadership of the National Party, Senator Matt Canavan was back in Central Queensland this week to announce the "posse of patriots"...
Longreach man charged over alleged antisemitic threats on social media
A Longreach man, 56, has been charged with making antisemitic posts on social media and the unlawful possession of weapons.
The AFP started...
Stop, check and protect
As scam activity continues to rise, Australians are increasingly being targeted by criminals using sophisticated tactics, fear and urgency to exploit trust.
Local bank, Auswide...
EOI for volunteer grants open
The Flynn electorate is home to many incredible volunteers who generously give their time, skills and energy to support local organisations, events and services....
Positive stories to tell in Highlands
This past week has reminded us once again how quickly conditions can change across the Central Highlands.
While the tropical low has now...
Cattledogs first loss for the season
Round 4 of the Central Highlands Social 7s competition on Saturday, 7 March at Morton Park, saw Capella lose a match for the first...
Waterfront sales put Keppel Sands on the map
A quiet coastal community known affectionately by locals as “The Crab Pot” is suddenly attracting attention from Central Queensland locals and beyond after two...
