Strong prices, rain sees ag sector confidence stabilise
QUEENSLAND farmer sentiment has stabilised as 2022 draws to a close, the latest Rabobank Rural Confidence Survey has found.
The quarter four survey, released on...
Investigation into Wieambilla tragedy continue: QPS
A major police investigation continues following the deaths of six people, including two police officers and a member of the public, during a shooting...
Coal gets Queensland budget back in black
Higher coal prices, jobs growth and consumer spending will help Queensland stay in the black for three of the next four years.
Treasurer Cameron Dick...
Let’s get creative and light up B-Town
A proposal to put some night-time twinkle into Blackwater’s streets and parks has echoes of Emerald’s Egerton Street lights and an eye on protecting...
Will summer rain break Highlands drought?
With all the unseasonal rain across the Central Highlands and lush, green paddocks, it’s hard to believe the region remains in drought.
Gregory MP Lachlan...
Our Rainbow House’s pot of gold for Chainda students
The smile that illuminates Alison Ray’s face when she looks at Blessings is one of pure joy.
Now a strapping teen off to university in...
Agronomist approaches job and life with an open, enquiring mind
Agronomist Hollie Faulkner still recalls the practical sessions and lectures from university that link to what she is doing in the paddock today.
The CQUniversity...
Good to be back and listening to the voices of Flynn
After a busy two weeks in Canberra, it is fantastic to be back in the Flynn electorate!
This week, I hosted the Nationals Leader, David...
Seeds of hope planted in The Patch
As scones lashed with jam and cream and corned beef sandwiches were passed around for morning tea, membership of the Springsure Community Garden took...
Glencore, Royal West partner to bring early development services to Springsure
Royal Far West has struck a three-year deal with Glencore Coal to continue to support early childhood development initiatives in Springsure, Clermont and Collinsville....
Rescue chopper diverted for stung teen
THE RACQ CapRescue chopper was diverted from an inter-hospital transfer to a property north of Duaringa where a teenager was suffering a severe allergic...
Multicultural festival to Flourish in Emerald
AFTER the success of Flourish Festivals in Gladstone and Biloela, Integreat Queensland has secured $106,000 of federal and state government to bring the event...