Giving Day backs rural students
On 15 October, UQ’s Giving Day rallied alumni and friends to raise over $1 million - driving life-changing support for students from underrepresented and...
Reflections on my first weeks with AgForce
It’s hard to believe I’m already three weeks into my role as CEO of AgForce.
The pace has been swift, the conversations rich, and...
Fallout after error in crime statistics
A tough-on-crime government's apology over bungled victim data has been deemed "not good enough", sparking calls for more transparent analysis.
Queensland's Liberal National government toasted...
Emerald forum for veteran strategy
The State Government will hold an in-person consultation on its Veterans and Veterans’ Families Strategy in Emerald on Wednesday, 29 October.
The strategy will enable...
Doing it for the blokes
Two women are standing up for Emerald blokes and standing beside them as they navigate mental health.
After the success of the first men's only...
Visiting region’s War Widows
Legatees Rose Swadling and Bob Holmes have made a 1458km trip to visit Legacy widows around Central Queensland, including centenarian Clare Dendle from Springsure.
Legacy...
Demand for quality cows at Emerald
Emerald combined agents yarded an increased offering of 3000 head on Thursday, 16 October, with an overall improvement in quality on last week.
Bullocks...
Simple question leads to international campaign
Teach Us Consent was born out of a powerful grassroots movement — a collective call for change to dismantle rape culture and create a...
Honouring the fallen
Emerald and Central Queensland firefighters, dignitaries and emergency services personnel bowed their heads as one as the names of the 60 Queensland firefighters who...
School ‘discourages’ use of metal water bottles
Emerald North State School has 'strongly discouraged' the use of metal water bottles, such as popular brands Yeti and Stanley, on school grounds from...
Blair Athol mine reserves upgraded
After four decades of operation, updated thermal coal reserves have extended the life of Terracom's flagship Blair Athol mine to 2033.
The company confirmed...
Australia Post Christmas deadlines revealed
Australia Post has released its all-important final sending dates to help ensure parcels and cards reach their destinations before Christmas.
With the festive rush fast...
It’s time to rethink Net Zero
Five years ago, Anthony Albanese announced he would back net-zero emissions.
He said that net zero would lead to “higher wages, higher growth – and...
