From dry to drenched – our region responds
A wet start to the year has certainly kept us busy.
Following last week’s rain event, I’ve been keeping a close eye on...
Young girl critical after being hit by car in Emerald
A pre-school age girl was rushed to Emerald Hospital in a life-threatening condition after being hit by a car on Jade Street, Emerald, on...
Glencore Coal’s First Nations Pathways Program applications open
Glencore Coal has announced applications are now open for the 2026 First Nations Pathways Program.
Commencing in May 2026, the FNPP is a 26-week...
Flash flooding catches out driver
A B-double truck slid off the Gregory Highway and jackknifed at the irrigation drain south of Theresa Creek, overnight on Wednesday, 21 January, after...
Community looking out for each other
For me the last year has been about getting better organised for retirement, broken by short trips mainly for fun.
Travel, bands and catching up...
Mystery surrounds teenager’s death on K’gari
Rangers warned of aggressive dingo behaviour before a woman's body was found at a popular tourist spot near a pack of the wild dogs.
A...
Gun owners unfairly targetted in new laws
Just days after the Bondi terror attacks, the Prime Minister launched an attack on law abiding gun owners.
He blamed the attacks on guns...
Rich getting richer at our expense
Imagine a country where a small group of privileged elites enriched themselves and their families at the expense of working people.
Imagine if those working...
This is not who we are: MP
Federal Parliament observed a sombre minute's silence for victims of the Bondi terror attack on 14 December as MPs returned for a two-day sitting...
This is not who we are: MP
Federal Parliament observed a sombre minute's silence for victims of the Bondi terror attack on 14 December as MPs returned for a two-day sitting...
Australia does not have a gun law problem
I have been contacted by countless constituents regarding changes to gun laws proposed by the Federal Government and I know it’s important to let...
Your community group could grab a grant
The State Government has opened applications for the first round of the Gambling Community Benefit Fund this year, with grants of up to $35,000...
50 reasons to smile
High fuel prices kept Emerald families home for an Easter stay-cation, ensuring crowd numbers for the Central Highlands Easter Sunflower Festival street parade and...
