Get the policy settings right and industry will thrive
In March, the Federal and State Governments announced a $2 billion bailout to Rio Tinto for the Boyne aluminium smelter in my electorate of...
Challenges ahead for cattle producers but AgForce on the front foot
It’s been a difficult month of disappointment, uncertainty and sadness, with a few rays of hope in there too that we can hang on...
Wellshot Hotel up for awards
Ilfracombe's Wellshot Hotel will compete against venues from Brisbane and across the state in the Queensland Hotels Association's 2026 Awards for Excellence.
The industry-leading annual...
Central Queensland and Rocky roar to life for Dinosaur Week
Central Queensland’s pre-historic history is set to star during the inaugural Queensland Dinosaur Week which runs from Monday, 4 May to Sunday, 10 May,...
Brunei pledges to strengthen fuel supply to Australia
The Sultan of Brunei has assured Anthony Albanese his oil-rich nation is not looking to impose any export restrictions on Australia as the prime...
CQ’s Anzac Day services
Residents from across the region will come together on Anzac Day, Friday 25 April, to honour the bravery and service of our servicemen and...
Tougher border controls are needed
A few years ago, I found myself in the High Court as an alleged Italian.
Like many Italians, my nonno and nonna emigrated to...
Hearts break for Noah and his Pa
"Together in life, now together in heaven".
They were the softly spoken words of a grieving Peter Williamson as he summed up the relationship between...
Average quality yarding at Emerald
Emerald Combined Agents yarded 2200 head of cattle in a fair quality offering on Thursday, 16 April.
A large proportion of the yarding comprised...
Noel’s got that Anzac spirit
He shocked Anzac Day crowds in Emerald last year by announcing it was his last time behind the microphone at the commemorative dawn and...
Yancoal flies high with Kestrel buy-in
The majority stake in Kestrel coal mine, north-east of Emerald, has been sold to Chinese-backed Yancoal Australia in a deal worth up to $3.36...
Taking the region’s pulse
The Central Highlands Development Corporation is urging Central Highlands businesses to share their insights into current trading conditions.
Visitor Economy Coordinator Roger John said the...
Wendy’s wait on transplant list
Wendy McPhee has been farewelled from Emerald for the foreseeable future as she enters a new phase of her journey with kidney disease.
After relocating...
