Emerald CIB on trail of fraudster
Investigators from Emerald Criminal Investigation Branch have released images of a man who may be able to assist with their enquiries into a number...
Rockhampton’s newest Aldi has officially opened
The long-awaited opening of Aldi's second Rockhampton store took place on Wednesday, 29 January.
About 40 people waited at the door of Aldi's new supermarket...
A D-awesome day at Dawson
They came from Moura, Theodore, Banana, Biloela, Emerald, Rockhampton, Yeppoon, Gladstone, Bundaberg, Hervey Bay, Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, Townsville - and who knows where else...
Two-year-old bitten in second dingo attack in two days at K’gari
A two-year-old has been bitten by a dingo at a popular tourist destination - the second attack in two days.
The dingo bit the child...
Threat of ‘uncontrollable’ bushfires as mercury soars
Two states are on alert for "uncontrollable" bushfires and heatwave warnings have been issued for most of Australia, with temperatures set to soar into...
Superintendent’s Aus Day award
Capricornia District Superintendent Glen Pointing is among seven Queensland Police Service officers awarded the Australian Police Medal (APM) in this year’s Australia Day Honours.
Announced...
Public Service Medal for RoadTek manager
Rockhampton's Alister Cullen has made this year's Australia Day Honours list, receiving a Public Service Medal (PSM).
The medal is one of 196 Meritorious awards,...
Deputy’s call knocked back
Central Highlands Deputy Mayor Rachael Cruwys has failed in a big to introduce mandatory reporting from councillors attending local government sanctioned conferences, events and...
Isaac’s inspiration shines at Australia Day awards
A rodeo and show society volunteering queen, an inspiring young leader in the making, a bush school’s 150th anniversary, and a small country pub’s...
Lyn’s community legacy earns her CHRC Citizen of the Year
The Central Highlands Regional Council's central region Australia day awards were held at the Emerald Town Hall where a cheer erupted spontaneously when Lyn...
Great focus on CQ jewel
Livingstone Shire Council hosted two public consultation sessions for the Great Keppel Island Boardwalks project earlier this week.
The sessions, which were held at The...
Emerald man shocked by $200,000 lottery success
An Emerald man has confessed he nearly fell off his chair in shock after discovering he’d snagged a first prize win worth $200,000 in...
Stay safe on our roads
I would like to urge everyone across our region to be extra vigilant on the roads now that school holidays are underway.
It’s critical for...
