Powering up CH sporting facilities
The Central Highlands Regional Council will apply for $900,000 from round two of the Australian Government's community energy upgrades fund to split costs for...
Blackwater North State School funding for stop, drop and go zone
The State Government is on a mission to make school drop offs and pickups safer announcing $2.3 million for 21 new projects at Queensland...
Men’s night out with a message
Men across the Central Highlands are invited to enjoy a free night of connection, creativity and conversation at BBQ, Brushes & Beers, a free...
Megan’s on a mission
Dogs and cats in pounds across the Central Queensland and west will feel the warmth of a donated blanket to ward off the winter...
Vital DFV help service in Emerald
In the 12 months since the Women’s Legal Service Queensland’s Rural, Regional and Remote Outreach team began travelling to Emerald, the town has topped...
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Parish celebrates 100 years
The community of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Parish in Springsure celebrated 100 years as a parish on Sunday, 1 June.
The...
4300 yarded at Emerald weaner and feeder sale
Emerald combined agents yarded 4300 head of cattle for this year’s second weaner and feeder sale on Tuesday, 3 June.
A strong buying panel...
Unions hail pay boost for millions of low-paid workers
Workers on minimum award rates will be given one of the highest above-inflation pay increases in history to help redress falling living standards.
Nearly three...
State Government commits 75 per cent of print advertising spend to regional newspapers
In a landmark move to bolster local journalism, the State Government will direct at least 75 per cent of its press advertising spend to...
Meet Jessica – Emerald’s 2025 Showgirl
Meet Jessica Wilson – The 2025 Emerald Showgirl.
If you’ve been around the Emerald Show over the years, you may have first seen her...
Tomato virus triggers trade disruptions and biosecurity response
The Australian horticulture industry is always on high alert for invasive pests and diseases, however, our vigilance has intensified in the last 10 months...
Callide Unit C3 returns to service
One of Queensland’s key electricity generators is back in action, with Unit C3 at the Callide C Power Station returning to service over the...
Canavan wants Joyce to stay
While Barnaby Joyce is leaving the National Party, CQ-based Senator Matt Cavavan says he hopes the outspoken MP can be enticed to come back.
Following...
