Lengthy queues as voters turn out in Emerald for federal election
Election day voting is underway across the Flynn electorate.
With 37 per cent of voters taking advantage of pre-poll voting, there were still large...
Power bollards damaged in Bridgeman Park camping area
Ants have damaged power bollards at Capella's Bridgeman Park camping area, rendering them inoperable.
The Central Highlands Regional Council advised that a contractor started...
Quality weaner and feeder cattle hold firm
Emerald agents yarded 2250 head of cattle at the Thursday 1 May sale, with the majority comprising prime types.
A modest softening was recorded...
Council cleans up murky waters
The Central Highlands council has responded to a petition citing months of community concerns over the state of the Emerald aquatic centre by giving...
Rotary hits $800,000 mark for RFDS hub
The Rotary Club of Emerald is within sight of its $900,000 community fundraising goal for the RFDS patient transfer facility at Emerald airport. ...
Stamp of approval
Thousands of Queenslanders are set to benefit after the abolition of stamp duty on new builds for first home buyers.
The changes came into effect...
Anzac Day across the Gemfields
The Gemfields communities united to honour the fallen and pay their respects at two Anzac Day commemorations on Friday 25 April.
A dawn service was...
Stamp of Approval
Premier David Crisafulli was in Yeppoon on Wednesday to announce the abolition of stamp duty on new builds for first home buyers.
Mr Crisafulli was...
QPS wants new telecommunications tower for Rolleston
The Queensland Police Service has lodged a development permit with the Central Highlands council for a 30-metre monopole telecommunications tower at the Rolleston police...
$33k pooch tops working dog sale
This year's Ray White Livestock Working Dog Trial and Sale attracted vendors and buyers from across the nation, as well as its first international...
All walks of life to benefit from path upgrades at gardens
A more inclusive pathway network through the Emerald Botanic Gardens is one step closer this week with the first phase of footpaths now being...
Beloved show will go on with more council sponsorship
The Emerald agricultural show will go on after the Central Highlands council approved a $17,108 sponsorship package at its Wednesday, 30 April meeting.
Acting Manager...