Meg’s living her dream job in ag
As a member of the first cohort of Bachelor of Agriculture students at CQUniversity, Meg McCosker always knew she wanted to pursue a career...
Farewell Jack, you will be missed
After the retirement tears stop flowing for Rosanna Maher, 1 January will herald in a new year and a new chapter in the...
Lucky win for couple
For most people winning the lotto is a far-away dream, but for an Emerald couple, it has become a reality after taking home more...
The ordinary inspires the extraordinary
An Emerald cotton farmer can take a bow for the role he played in inspiring the playscape for a new childcare centre to open...
School’s out for the class of 2022
After navigating their way through the education system, 105 Emerald State High School students tasted freedom and a glimpse into the future at their...
Gail’s got the right stuff
With her decades of devotion to local government and tireless charity work, Gail Nixon has been recognised as a community champion for Springsure and...
What the October Budget means for agriculture
I recently spoke in Parliament about Labor’s October Budget and what it means for agriculture.
I provided practical examples of how this Budget is nothing...
New coal mines approved near Emerald
Two steelmaking coal mines north of Emerald have been given the green light.
Resources Minister Scott Stewart said the approval of Futura Resources’ Fairhill and...
Bitumen scammers out and about in the Highlands
Central Highlands Police are warning residents to be mindful of people going door-to-door offering bitumen at reduced prices.
The scammers approach potential victims or...
Workshop helps shape future of AgTech, good jobs in CQ
GROWERS s and agri-technology representatives are gathering in Emerald this week as part of AgTech Month to collectively brainstorm new and clever ways to...
Kalari explosives storage site approved by council
The Central Highlands council has granted approval for explosives transporter Kalari to build an ammonium nitrate prill storage facility east of Duaringa.
Eleven surrounding rural...
Have your say on improving mobile coverage in Emerald
The Federal Government is seeking local feedback on new guidelines that will drive investment to address poor mobile coverage in Emerald.
Feedback from industry and...
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...
