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...
Labor changes its tune
Just over a decade ago the then Australian Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, gave a well promoted speech at the Western Sydney University where she...
Vale Aussie Joe, the man who fought Ali twice
Former heavyweight boxing champ Joe Bugner was born in Hungary and made his name in Britain, but only in Australia did he feel accepted,...
Medical emergency forces Alice flight diversion to Longreach
Passengers on a flight to Alice Springs from Brisbane on Saturday, November 29 had a longer flight than usual.
After a late departure by almost...
