New Bishop for the Diocese of Rockhampton
The Catholic Diocese of Rockhampton has welcomed the appointment of Bishop Danny Meagher as its 11th Bishop, following an announcement by Pope Leo XIV.
Bishop...
Letters to the Editor
LET'S TAKE CONTROL OF OUR OWN DESTINY
The petrol sold here at the moment came here months ago, so the price should not have been...
Kirkland praises Daniel’s Law success
Rockhampton MP Donna Kirkland has applauded the success of the Daniel’s Law website, which has received more than 290,000 visits since its launch three...
First month of Operation Yankee Forge sees welcome downward trend in crime
More than 100 people have been charged with 191 offences in the first month of a major Queensland Police crackdown targeting property crime across...
Helipad will be a life saver
The town of Biloela will soon have its own permanent helipad, thanks to the generosity of the community and in memory of beloved resident...
Industry tributes for Ian Burnett
The entire Australian cotton family is heartbroken by the tragic loss of Ian Burnett and his much‑loved grandson.
Cotton Australia chief executive Adam Kay said...
Supporting stronger communities
With plenty happening across the Central Highlands, council continues to work towards delivering positive outcomes for our communities.
With Easter upon us, I’m delighted to...
Not the end of my story
She's bruised and lost a 'bit of bark', but former Central Highlands Deputy Mayor Rachael Cruwys is moving on.
Deposed in the Monday, 23 March,...
CCTV for skate park
The Central Highlands council has applied to install CCTV cameras at the Emerald skate park to curb daylight and after-dark, anti-social behaviour.
The application under,...
Double tragedy takes its toll
To his fellow Emerald Rotarians, president Ian Burnett was simply known as "I.B." - dependable, generous and always there when it mattered most.
Tragically, Ian,...
High tea a celebration
Memories of 50 years of Sunflower queen, princesses, parades and family fun filled the room at the Central highlands Easter Sunflower Festival's High Tea...
Canavan on the ticket
National Party leader Matt Canavan has been preselected on the Queensland LNP's senate ticket for the 2028 Federal election, putting an end to speculation...
UPDATE: Man charged over woman’s death
A 33-year-old Queensland man has been charged with murder over the death of a woman at Avon Downs in the Northern Territory.
The man, who...
