$12m boost to support regional and local journalism
The Federal Government has committed more than $12 million to support local, regional, suburban, multicultural and First Nations news publishers across the country.
Through the...
Letters to the Editor
POWER SOURCES
In his letter to CQ Weekend, August 16, 2025, Mr Paul Rackemann writes against renewables, instead favouring nuclear power, describing it as “the...
The burning of our flag – a national disgrace
This week, I spoke on a motion in the Federal Parliament calling on the Government to criminalise the desecration and/or burning of the Australian...
Weaner steers exceed 500c/kg as Gracemere sees larger yardings
Gracemere Combined Agents saw an increased yarding of 3,181 head come to hand this week.
This consisted of 1,472 Steers, 1,156 Heifers, 377 Cows, 19...
Challenging conditions for coal, as royalties deemed ‘out of touch’
One of the Bowen Basin’s biggest coal operators has joined the growing chorus criticising the State Government’s royalty regime.
BMA’s Head of Operations...
An event to travel for
Love rodeo and campdraft? The buckles, the boots, the belts and hats? The power of the horses and the grit of the riders? The...
Nearly 2000 head at Emerald Saleyards
Emerald combined agents yarded just shy of 2000 head in their weekly Prime and Store sale on Thursday, 28 August.
Southern buyers continue to...
Landmark DV legislation passes
Members of the Queensland Police Service and Domestic and Family Violence support service organisations have welcomed the state government passing landmark legislation through Parliament...
A social affair for seniors
It is always an event to look forward to for seniors in the Central Highlands.
Many enjoyed the annual Seniors Luncheon in Emerald Town Hall...
Springsure locals take to the streets in national rally
The residents of Springsure hit the streets last weekend and joined many others around the country protesting over rising issues and to send a...
Inflow needed for dam
The Fairbairn Dam is in the weather eye of Queensland Water Minister Ann Leahy, and she's not the only one praying for rain.
Minister Leahy,...
A rainbow of music
Emerald’s love for music and giving back was on full display on Sunday, 24 August at A Rainbow of Music, an afternoon garden concert...
Canavan wants Joyce to stay
While Barnaby Joyce is leaving the National Party, CQ-based Senator Matt Cavavan says he hopes the outspoken MP can be enticed to come back.
Following...
