Riley’s idol journey ends
Longreach singer Riley Zischke’s journey on Australian Idol has come to an end, bowing out of the competition on Sunday, 1 March after making...
Australian shares drop as Middle East conflict deepens
Australia's share market is under pressure as the prospect of a lengthy Middle East conflict and subsequent disruption to energy markets weighs on confidence.
The...
Economic growth accelerates, fuelling rate hike fears
Australia's economy grew at 0.8 per cent in the December quarter, the fastest rate in three years and above Reserve Bank forecasts.
The central bank...
Quality Resort is the gold standard
Quality Resort Parkhurst is in good company, having been named a winner at Choice Hotels Asia-Pac’s prestigious Gold Awards.
The Gold Award serves as a...
Businesses keen to grow encouraged to attend conference
Sunshine State businesses looking to expand internationally have a major opportunity ahead, with Trade and Investment Queensland (TIQ) releasing the full program for the...
Boyce driven by desire to connect
The Duaringa pub was one whet-your-whistle stop for Flynn MP Colin Boyce as he road-tripped through the Central Highlands this month.
Clutching a schooner of...
Inflation figures set to impact federal budget savings
Looming inflation figures could change how the federal budget is prepared, but the numbers are unlikely to ward off future interest rate hikes.
Economists are...
BSHS students learn about fluid forces
The power behind hydraulic cranes was explored and modelled by Blackwater State High School students in a science workshop delivered this week by the...
CEO’s going okay
Council CEO gets pass mark
Central Highlands Regional Council chief executive Aaron Johansson's first year in the role has been deemed satisfactory.
Councillors...
Rain drives prices up at Emerald
Emerald Combined Agents yarded 2200 head of cattle in a fair-quality offering on Thursday, 26 February.
Following increased rainfall across the state, the market...
Blackwater win Pirtek Cup back from Emerald
The seventh annual Pirtek Cup on Saturday and Sunday, 21-22 February, saw Blackwater claim victory over Emerald, adding another tally to their scoreboard.
40 players...
How AI is helping criminals target more victims online
Online criminals are exploiting artificial intelligence tools to boost the number of attacks they launch and improve their chances of stealing information and money...
A warm welcome
It’s a warm welcome to Councillor Amanda Phillott. We welcomed Amanda Phillott to her first Council meeting following her success in the by-election held...
