Future Cotton partnership to benefit Emerald growers
The State Government has entered into a $7.2 million partnership with the Cotton Research and Development Corporation to boost grower support, research and help...
Job cuts hit Gladstone
The Gladstone community was rocked by Rio Tinto’s decision to cut production at the Yarwun Alumina Refinery impacting 180 jobs.
The site currently employs around...
Joyce’s exit ‘disheartening’
Nationals leader and Maranoa MP David Littleproud has called Barnaby Joyce's decision to leave the National Party 'disheartening' as the maverick MP flirts with...
Labor’s climate hypocrisy
Last week in the House of Representatives the Labor Member for Leichhardt - effectively Far North Queensland - Matt Smith said that "When I...
22 new projects on the road
The State Government has confirmed that four Central Queensland road upgrades are among 22 new projects to be delivered under the Bruce Highway Targeted...
Steam Railway given $20k to overhaul heritage locomotive
Warwick’s Southern Downs Steam Railway has been handed $20,000 in state grant funding to overhaul a heritage diesel locomotive.
Southern Downs Steam Railway Chairman Kelvin...
New accessible drinking fountain unveiled
A new accessible drinking fountain was unveiled at Lions Park, Boyne Island, on Saturday, 22 November, in a community celebration led by the Gladstone...
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...
Heart aflutter… but not for the right reasons
I remember when I first noticed it... a fluttering sensation in my chest and a not-unpleasant, light-headed giddiness. I looked over at my lovely,...
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...
Run of bullocks returns $2773 per head
Emerald agents yarded 2000 head in a predominantly mixed-quality yarding, with a limited variation of in-spec prime cattle on offer on Thursday, 27 November....
Yarrabee’s sets sights on mine expansion
Yancoal Australia's Yarrabee coal mine, 40km north-east of Blackwater, has flagged a possible 15 per cent increase in its workforce as it works through...
Scalps claimed in council refresh
In a drama-packed Central Highlands Regional Council meeting in Capella on Monday, 23 March, the deputy mayor was dumped and a long-term councillor shocked...
