What the October Budget means for agriculture
I recently spoke in Parliament about Labor’s October Budget and what it means for agriculture.
I provided practical examples of how this Budget is nothing...
New coal mines approved near Emerald
Two steelmaking coal mines north of Emerald have been given the green light.
Resources Minister Scott Stewart said the approval of Futura Resources’ Fairhill and...
Bitumen scammers out and about in the Highlands
Central Highlands Police are warning residents to be mindful of people going door-to-door offering bitumen at reduced prices.
The scammers approach potential victims or...
Workshop helps shape future of AgTech, good jobs in CQ
GROWERS s and agri-technology representatives are gathering in Emerald this week as part of AgTech Month to collectively brainstorm new and clever ways to...
Kalari explosives storage site approved by council
The Central Highlands council has granted approval for explosives transporter Kalari to build an ammonium nitrate prill storage facility east of Duaringa.
Eleven surrounding rural...
Have your say on improving mobile coverage in Emerald
The Federal Government is seeking local feedback on new guidelines that will drive investment to address poor mobile coverage in Emerald.
Feedback from industry and...
Amazing Grace in line for top apprentice honour
Emerald's Central Bike Centre apprentice Grace Campbell is the region’s representative in the Motor Trades Association Institute’s 2022 Apprentice of the Year award.
Recently...
Memories stand test of time
AS past and present serving members of the Australian Defence Forces stood to attention, the Emerald Remembrance Day ceremony got under way on November...
Rudolph says no more Covid and candy for all
The secret stash of lollies is quickly starting to slowly fill Santa’s sack and excitement is building as the Operation Rudolph committee plot this...
Aussie champ’s retreat
Basking in an unseasonally cool November afternoon, Evelyn Sullivan sits with her husband David surrounded by the tropical paradise they built together on the...
A win for the good guys
The Emerald Jockey Club hosted the club's November Derby Day meeting a full Sky 2 and TAB coverage with a six race program.
There...
Have you bought a second hand car online? Check this out
POLICE have uncovered a major vehicle fraud operation and disrupted a significant criminal syndicate who have been preying on the buyers of second-hand vehicles...
Pioneer Park hosts race meeting on Saturday
Emerald's Pioneer Park plays host to a terrific five-race card of thoroughbred racing action on Saturday, 23 November.
Local trainers Glenda Bell and Raymond Williams...
