A happy new year to all, plus check out these grants on offer
Happy New Year to you and your family.
Special call out for community organisations that engage young volunteers or work directly with children.
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Graduates create a winning team for sustainability
CQUniversity graduates are helping to build a sustainable future for regional Queensland with Emerald-based environmental management company 4T Consultants.
Since 2018, 4T Consultants has employed...
Pool woes blamed on leaky valve
While the Central Highlands council this week gave the all-clear to facilities at the Emerald Aquatic Centre, some regular users say they’re wary to...
Nurturing next-gen nursing students in Emerald
James Cook University's $4.2 million Department of Rural Health in Emerald is ready to welcome its first intake of students in February for a...
$1854 fine for Middlemount speedster
A 60-year-old Carnarvon Park man was issued with an infringement notice for an alleged high-speed incident that occurred about 10.30am on 4 January on...
Snorkelling best in the world for Lady Elliot Island
Up against some stunning destinations as Fernando de Noronha Brazil, Cebu in The Philippines ad Hanauma Bay in Hawaii, Lady Elliot Island has been...
Welcome to the world baby
Lusty lunged tiny tot Colton Thomas West sure made a speedy entrance into life as the first baby born in Emerald this year. ...
Local QCWA branch launches 100-year celebrations
The Emerald branch of the Queensland Country Women's Association has begun its year of centenary celebrations.
On Friday 10 January, QCWA State Vice President Central...
$15 million commitment to task force against youth crime
The Crisafulli Government has announced it has locked-in four years of funding for the Queensland Police Youth Crime Taskforce, after the former Government failed...
Free flu vaccines set to remain available for Queenslanders
Australian Medical Association (AMA) Queensland has applauded Health Minister Tim Nicholls for continuing the free influenza vaccination program in 2025.
“The influenza vaccine is the...
State to appeal two ‘manifestly inadequate’ sentences
A state government has filed appeals against two sentences it says were "manifestly inadequate" and failed to meet community expectations.
Queensland Attorney-General Deb Frecklington on...
Blackwater man missing in Rockhampton
Police are seeking urgent public assistance to help locate a 44-year-old Blackwater man missing from the Rockhampton area since January 10.
Mark Stafford was last...
