Roo attack survivor faces the future
Willows kangaroo attack survivor Jason Bridge knows while he has mostly recovered from his wounds, the mental scars remain.
It was six months ago, on...
Funding sought for roads, bridges fix
The Central Highlands Regional Council has applied for more than $7 million in federal funding to fix three identified problem roads and bridges. ...
Govt has no beef with $260M meatworks project
The State Government has fast-tracked a $260 million meatworks proposal 20km west of Emerald that could drive innovation and efficiencies in the beef industry.
Central...
RFDS patient pod on track for 2026 opening
The Rotary Club of Emerald's fundraising efforts to support construction of the RFDS patient transfer facility at Emerald Airport are nearing the million-dollar mark.
Club...
Time for big brekkie at the Willows
After a decade of annual big breakfasts at the Willows, thousands of breadrolls buttered, eggs fried, bacon slices and snags sizzled on the barbie,...
BUSHkids ready to tee off for charity golf day
The Friends of BUSHkids Emerald are calling on local Central Highlands businesses and community to support this year’s much-anticipated charity golf day on Saturday,...
Legacy links with Emerald RSL Sub Branch
Legacy Australia Legatees, Jo-Anne Peace, Rose Swadling OAM and Bob Holmes visited Emerald this month.
During the visit, Jo-Anne gave a presentation to Emerald RSL...
Superb sapphire found on the Gemfields
A 193.5-carat sapphire radiating sunshine and rare clarity worth around $200,000 in the rough has been unearthed on the Gemfields.
The intense yellow stone,...
Association proud to support LifeFlight
Showing the difference the community can make when they come together was evident on Tuesday 8 June when members of the Bundaberg Rugby League...
Killer who struck elderly man could be out in two years
A killer could be out of jail within two years after admitting he crashed into an elderly man and left him to die on...
Farming future the focus at expo
Innovation, inspiration and industry will converge in the Central West region at the end of this month, as the GroWQ Innovation Expo returns for...
Teachers union protests spread to Central Queensland
With widespread disappointment and looming industrial action across Queensland state schools, teachers in Central Queensland are warning the State Government that they're up for...
Eagles enter Girls United Carnival
Soccer season is officially done for another year, finishing off with the Girls United Carnival in Gladstone on Saturday and Sunday, 18-19 October.
With 37...
