Aged care units damaged in blaze
FIRE has extensively damaged a set of three single-storey aged cared units at Anakie this morning with all residents safely evacuated.
A QFES spokesperson said...
Boyce slams ALP changes to franking credit policy
FEDERAL Member for Flynn, Colin Boyce has slammed the Albanese Labor Government’s decision to break its promises on changes to franking credit policy.
“Before the...
New taxes on coal, gas industries would be ‘disastrous’ says QRC boss
The Queensland Resources Council has called for cool heads and common sense to prevail over politics as Australia’s race to secure reliable, affordable power...
Counterfeit notes circulating in Highlands
CENTRAL Highlands police are warning local businesses to be on the lookout for counterfeit currency in particular Chinese Training Notes (CTN).
The notes are used...
Alpha’s Jared Rogers is a boy who loves his bush town
JARED Rogers from CCC Rural in Alpha is the Motor Trades Association Institute apprentice of the month for October.
The 16-year-old is a mobile...
Study could unlock local careers for students
A NEW project could pave the way for more Central Highlands students to pursue careers locally, helping to fill the region’s skills gaps.
The Central...
Regional community forum hears priorities for CQ
JOBS, housing, roads, manufacturing and agriculture were all important topics discussed during the Biloela Regional Community Forum held on Monday.
With these forums now...
Clermont man charged with child sex offences
A CLERMONT man has been arrested and charged with child sex offences following a joint investigation involving Mackay Child Protection Investigation Unit, Moranbah Criminal...
Ag show funding scrapped in Flynn
THE Federal Labor Government has confirmed it is scrapping funding for the Agriculture Shows Development Grants Program.
In Estimates week, Agriculture Minister Murray Watt said...
Online trading platform to boost productive water for CQ farmers
SUNWATER has launched its Water Trading Board, an online portal that allows water users and seekers to connect with others looking to trade or...
Moratorium to be lifted, small mining claims to stay
THE Gemfields small-scale miners will continue to operate mining claims as a suite of proposals hits the table to support genuine miners.
Resources Minister Scott...
Two good sports with high hopes for a rural future
TWENTY-FOUR hours after arriving in Emerald this week, Nicholas Lynch couldn’t stop marvelling at his escape from the city to big sky country.
Nicholas and...
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...
