Mining’s NEXTGEN at the coalface
Kestrel Coal recently launched its NEXTGEN immersion program, designed to engage Central Highlands students considering tertiary education pathways in the mining industry.
A three-day immersive...
Emerald jumping setting new heights
Emerald Horse and Pony Club had a contingent of five riders make the trek to Toowoomba for the annual Jumping Equitation and Showjumping State...
Easter: Significant worldwide calendar event
Easter is one of the most significant and widely celebrated events in the Christian calendar.
It marks the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the...
Ag In Brief
Agricultural outlook for April favourable for beef and wool
The Bendigo Bank Agribusiness’ Monthly Commodity Update finds that US tariffs should have less impact...
Helping Central Highlanders navigate their pregnancy journey
A new Midwife Navigator is working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families on the Central Highlands, supporting the delivery of culturally safe care....
Council updates
Council’s Easter opening hours
With Easter celebrations just around the corner, council is reminding the community of the following changes to opening hours over the...
Emerald auctioneer crowned Australia’s young top dog
Central Queensland’s GDL rural auctioneer Matthew Pearce was crowned the 2025 National Young Auctioneers' champion at the Sydney Royal Easter Show last week.
The 23-year-old...
Ten-year milestone for CQU ag research
CQUniversity’s is marking a decade since the establishment of its world-renowned Institute for Future Farming Systems (IFFS).
Out of a base in Central Queensland (Bundaberg,...
Flynn electorate to benefit from Regional Australia Future Fund
Flynn MP Colin Boyce has announced a ground-breaking Regional Australia Future Fund, to deliver a guaranteed annual funding stream in perpetuity for regional, rural...
Store cattle sell well at Emerald
Agents at Emerald yarded 2270 head in a generally high-quality offering on Thursday 10 April.
Following the cancellation of the previous week’s sale and...
Councils cheer return of Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program
ALGA has warmly welcomed the Coalition’s commitment today to reinstate their highly successful Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program if elected on 3 May.
ALGA...
Australia does not have a gun law problem
Federal Member for Flynn, Colin Boyce has blasted the Federal Labor Government following Sunday’s terrorist attack at Bondi Beach.
“Let me be clear, Australia does...
