Election date set for 3 May
The Prime Minister has fired the starting gun on the Federal Election campaign.
Voters will go to the polls on May 3, setting candidates up...
Rubyvale, Sapphire residents urged to prepare for possible flooding
The Central Highlands council's Local Disaster Management Group is monitoring weather conditions with an alert in place for possible flooding at Rubyvale and Sapphire....
Emerald man hospitalised after roundabout crash
A male in his forties was taken to Emerald Hospital in a stable condition with back injuries following a two-vehicle collision on the Capricorn...
Treasurer sells ‘modest’ tax cuts as Coalition hits out
Tax cuts for all Australians may be "modest" but are significant among other cost-of-living measures, the treasurer insists.
Fresh from handing down his fourth budget,...
Shrek-mad dad calls baby Fiona
Basking in the glow of first-time parents, Jing Yi and Ryan Sharp with baby Fiona, born at Emerald Hospital on Monday 24 March, weighing...
‘A budget for five weeks, not five years’
Federal Member for Flynn, Colin Boyce has slammed the 2025-26 Federal Budget as short-sighted and a kick in the guts for rural and regional...
Rockhampton to host Olympic rowing in 2032
The Olympics and Paralympics are coming to Central Queensland.
Premier David Crisafulli confirmed Rockhampton's Fitzroy River would play host to the 2032 Olympic and Paralympics...
‘Nothing’ in budget for regional Queensland: Littleproud
Maranoa MP and Federal Nationals leader David Littleproud says there is nothing in the Federal Budget for regional Australia, other than more cuts for...
REGIONAL NEWS: Health expo’s strong turnout
The Central West Queensland Care Expo 2025, held in Longreach on Tuesday, 18 March, successfully brought together over 125 attendees and more than 45...
Gemfields emergency response planning
Residents of the Gemfields are invited to join local emergency services, Department of Resources and council disaster management teams for an important community gathering...
REGIONAL NEWS: Longreach Local Disaster Management Group moves to Alert status
The Longreach Local Disaster Management Group (LDMG) has moved to Alert status and will continue to monitor the current weather situation unfolding across the...
Search on for Central Highlands best in business
It’s time to celebrate the hard work, resilience and success of the local business community, with nominations now open for the 2025 Central Highlands...
Hunt the hero as Broncos win thriller
Central Queenslander Ben Hunt played the role of hero, nailing a game-winning field goal to win one of the greatest NRL finals on Sunday.
Hunt...
