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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...

State School stars to watch

With the Queensland State Schools Cup kicking off on Thursday, 18 September at Victoria Park, CQ Today has had an in-depth look at the...