Yarrabee grants up for grabs
Community groups in Blackwater and the surrounding areas with projects or ideas that make a positive difference to the local community are being encouraged...
Connecting City to Country, one story at a time
If there’s one thing I’ve become more certain of over the years even while so much around us is changing - it’s that authentic...
Counterfeit money warning, Capricornia
Capricornia Police are reminding community members and shop owners to be vigilant when handling currency and ensure it is not counterfeit.
In the Capricornia District,...
$300,000 to boost aerial firefighting at Rolleston Airstrip
Central Highlands Regional Council has welcomed new funding to upgrade the firefighting capabilities at the Rolleston Airstrip.
Through Queensland’s DRFA Efficiencies Funding Program under...
Blackall festival marvels
The Central West was buzzing last weekend as more than 4,000 visitors flocked to the annual Better in Blackall Festival, a four-day celebration of...
Spruce up the shop with council funding
Commercial property owners across the Central Highlands are now invited to tap into council funding to give their shopfronts a fresh new look, restore...
LNP brings community cabinet to Emerald
Premier David Crisafulli vowed to keep listening to regional voices as Emerald played host to a country cabinet on Sunday, 17 August.
The LNP...
Emerald battery powers up
A local network-connected battery in Emerald has been completed and is ready to store excess electricity produced by local rooftop solar generation.
The newest...
Storage failures costing farmers and processors
Poor storage conditions have caused avoidable quality decline across the legume supply chain, costing growers and processors, new research has shown.
After harvesting, legumes are...
Earthquakes and falling space junk?
Central Queenslanders may well have been pondering some big life questions on Saturday after residents felt the tremors of an earthquake in the morning,...
Market firms at Emerald saleyards
Agents at Emerald yarded 2400 head at Thursday, 14 August, sale.
A substantial cow offering attracted strong competition across both first, and second-grade, categories, while...
A time to remember, reflect and respect
Each year on the 18th of August, Australians pause to reflect and remember the service and sacrifice of those who served during the Vietnam...
Door creaks open for Doggett
Australia captain Pat Cummins has opened the door for a return to the test team for Rockhampton-born quick Brendan Doggett.
Cummins alluded to joining spinner...
