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...
Amazing Grace in line for top apprentice honour
Emerald's Central Bike Centre apprentice Grace Campbell is the region’s representative in the Motor Trades Association Institute’s 2022 Apprentice of the Year award.
Recently...
Memories stand test of time
AS past and present serving members of the Australian Defence Forces stood to attention, the Emerald Remembrance Day ceremony got under way on November...
Rudolph says no more Covid and candy for all
The secret stash of lollies is quickly starting to slowly fill Santa’s sack and excitement is building as the Operation Rudolph committee plot this...
Aussie champ’s retreat
Basking in an unseasonally cool November afternoon, Evelyn Sullivan sits with her husband David surrounded by the tropical paradise they built together on the...
A win for the good guys
The Emerald Jockey Club hosted the club's November Derby Day meeting a full Sky 2 and TAB coverage with a six race program.
There...
Have you bought a second hand car online? Check this out
POLICE have uncovered a major vehicle fraud operation and disrupted a significant criminal syndicate who have been preying on the buyers of second-hand vehicles...
Aged care units damaged in blaze
FIRE has extensively damaged a set of three single-storey aged cared units at Anakie this morning with all residents safely evacuated.
A QFES spokesperson said...
Boyce slams ALP changes to franking credit policy
FEDERAL Member for Flynn, Colin Boyce has slammed the Albanese Labor Government’s decision to break its promises on changes to franking credit policy.
“Before the...
New taxes on coal, gas industries would be ‘disastrous’ says QRC boss
The Queensland Resources Council has called for cool heads and common sense to prevail over politics as Australia’s race to secure reliable, affordable power...
Counterfeit notes circulating in Highlands
CENTRAL Highlands police are warning local businesses to be on the lookout for counterfeit currency in particular Chinese Training Notes (CTN).
The notes are used...
Slow start haunts Capras
Central Queensland tasted its first defeat at Aurizon Stadium after a slow start cost them dearly.
The Capras welcomed Redcliffe to Rockhampton for a...
