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Man and boy die after vehicle rolls into dam

Police say a report will be prepared for the coroner following the non-suspicious deaths of two people on a private property at Wyuna on...

Dezi Freeman killed after six-month search: reports

Fugitive Dezi Freeman has been reportedly shot dead by police after more than six months on the run following the killing of two officers. Victoria...

CS Energy chief executive resigns

CS Energy's chief executive officer Brian Gillespie has tendered his resignation after nine months in the role. Mr Gillespie was appointed to the role in...

Relief for struggling motorists as fuel tax slashed

The government has caved to pressure to slash taxes on petrol and diesel to help motorists facing skyrocketing fuel prices due to the war...

Prices ease at Emerald

Emerald Combined Agents yarded a total of 3100 head on Thursday, 26 March, with another large offering in the prime sector as the shorter...

Council support community events

At its March meeting, the Central Highlands council approved $44,853.79 in grant funding to support three major community events in 2026 under round three...

Fake $50 notes circulating

Police are warning Central Highlands business owners to be on the lookout for fake $50 notes circulating in the region. A spokesperson said between 16-19...

Fuelling the political divide

Labor's Transport Affordability Bill was voted down in the Queensland Parliament on Wednesday, 25 March, but not before Gregory MP Sean Dillon accused the...

Dirty laundry hung out to dry

Emotions overflowed as insults, innuendos and accusations revealed a fractured council in the countdown to Councillor Rachael Cruwys's demise as deputy mayor. In moving...

Scalps claimed in council refresh

In a drama-packed Central Highlands Regional Council meeting in Capella on Monday, 23 March, the deputy mayor was dumped and a long-term councillor shocked...

Not too much to refresh

As much as they said they wanted change and new experiences, Central Highlands' councillors didn't stray too far from their nominated committee choices made...

All in the genetics

A forum in Emerald has shown beef producers how technology and genetics can help cattle adapt to tropical environments. The Genetics Australia beef forum this...

Wendy’s wait on transplant list

Wendy McPhee has been farewelled from Emerald for the foreseeable future as she enters a new phase of her journey with kidney disease. After relocating...