$1854 fine for Middlemount speedster
A 60-year-old Carnarvon Park man was issued with an infringement notice for an alleged high-speed incident that occurred about 10.30am on 4 January on...
Snorkelling best in the world for Lady Elliot Island
Up against some stunning destinations as Fernando de Noronha Brazil, Cebu in The Philippines ad Hanauma Bay in Hawaii, Lady Elliot Island has been...
Welcome to the world baby
Lusty lunged tiny tot Colton Thomas West sure made a speedy entrance into life as the first baby born in Emerald this year. ...
Local QCWA branch launches 100-year celebrations
The Emerald branch of the Queensland Country Women's Association has begun its year of centenary celebrations.
On Friday 10 January, QCWA State Vice President Central...
$15 million commitment to task force against youth crime
The Crisafulli Government has announced it has locked-in four years of funding for the Queensland Police Youth Crime Taskforce, after the former Government failed...
Free flu vaccines set to remain available for Queenslanders
Australian Medical Association (AMA) Queensland has applauded Health Minister Tim Nicholls for continuing the free influenza vaccination program in 2025.
“The influenza vaccine is the...
State to appeal two ‘manifestly inadequate’ sentences
A state government has filed appeals against two sentences it says were "manifestly inadequate" and failed to meet community expectations.
Queensland Attorney-General Deb Frecklington on...
Man accused of raping airline crew member denied bail
A Fijian man accused of raping a Virgin Australia crew member on New Year's Day is behind bars after facing court.
The 24-year-old was charged...
Canadian PM blames party infighting for early exit
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he will step down in the coming months after nine years in power, bowing to pressure from MPs...
PM’s $7.2 billion pledge and an ambo highway hero
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is on his way to Rockhampton via the Bruce Highway, after pledging to spend $7.2 billion saving lives on a...
Make a splash, swim to support mental health
It’s time to make waves in March 2025, literally.
Laps for Life is back in its seventh year and invites communities around Australia to dive...