Putting down new roots
If you are looking for a new hobby outside of your day job this year, the Friends of the Gardens group is looking for...
Tree chop anger
Emerald's Myra Stanton is mourning the loss of mature palms and native cypress pines at multiple locations around town, recently chopped down and carted...
Power outages hitting home
Blackwater and Bluff residents could struggle to keep the lights on and the beer cold throughout the summer storm season with Gregory MP Sean...
Skilling Queenslanders for Work funds Gregory projects
Projects for Emerald and Longreach have attracted Skilling Queenslanders for Work funding from the State Government.
Skilling Queenslanders for Work assists disadvantaged job seekers to...
Boost for Blackall Heritage Project
The dream of creating a cultural precinct in Blackall’s main street is set to become a reality, following a $14.96 million funding announcement from...
One in six people experience elder abuse
The Queensland Parliament’s Education, Arts and Communities Committee is calling for submissions for its inquiry into elder abuse in Queensland.
Committee Chair and Member for...
Regional study hubs ready for launch
Plans to revolutionise tertiary education in Central West Queensland are well underway with the launch of the Country Universities Centre (CUC) hubs, funded through...
Blackall $60,000 Keno win
A Blackall property owner has received a $60,000 Keno win, supplying him with a positive start to 2025.
Thanks to his ‘special numbers’ the...
NBN rollout to be bolstered with $3b network upgrade
More internet users will be able to access faster speeds online, with the federal government providing a $3 billion boost to complete work on...
LNP endorses Boyce to retain Flynn at federal election
Federal Member for Flynn, Colin Boyce has been unanimously re-endorsed by the LNP as its candidate for the seat of Flynn in the upcoming...
’Sheik of Scrubby Creek’ dies
Australia’s country music industry is in mourning after the passing of the legendary ’Sheik of Scrubby Creek’, Chad Morgan, on New Year’s Day.
Chadwick William...
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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Property crime appeal, Blackwater
Police are appealing for public assistance and have released an image of a man who may be able to assist with enquiries following multiple...
