Disaster assistance extended to Winton
Disaster assistance financial support has been extended to additional Queensland councils and impacted primary producers following extensive flooding over the Christmas period.
Burke, Cassowary Coast,...
Indexation of youth and student payments not enough
The Federal Government must urgently lift income support payments as Thursday's routine indexation falls short of what people need to afford basic necessities, the...
Mining industry pushes back against proposed cashflow tax
Australia’s minerals sector has voiced strong opposition to a new proposal from the Productivity Commission that would impose a net cashflow tax on mining...
Mine worker confirmed dead
A worker has been confirmed dead after a roof collapse at Coronado's Mammoth Underground Mine mine on Friday, 2 January.
"This is heartbreaking news for...
Register hoped to help significant reforms to child safety laws
Described as one of the most significant reforms to child safety laws in Queensland’s history, the Community Protection and Child Sex Offender Public Register...
Beef over Chinese tariffs
Capricornia MP Michelle Landry says China’s imposition of a 55 per cent tariff on Australian beef will deliver a devastating blow to Central Queensland’s...
Man missing in mine collapse
One worker remains unaccounted for, while another has reportedly been rescued after a roof collapsed at a Central Highlands mine on Friday, 2 January.
Queensland...
Our top achievers
Year 12 graduates from across the region have received their ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admission Rank) scores, and the Central Highlands' high achievers are well...
Incredible covers of 2025
It was a big year for news in 2025, with Emerald Today spotlighting some incredible stories and images on our front pages.
Check out some...
Monsoon arrives for holidays
Over the Christmas and New Year period, monsoon floods from a Tropical Low and cyclones have hit northern Australia.
There has already been one death...
Conditions favourable for Australia’s livestock sector: Rabobank 2026 outlook
Export market demand has supported elevated prices for Australian lamb, mutton and beef through much of 2025, with favourable market conditions expected to continue...
Focus on summer safety
A new campaign is urging the community to put safety at the centre of their summer fun.
The Office of Fair Trading has joined regulators...
Boyce’s spill motion fails, Littleproud remains Nats’ leader
Flynn MP Colin Boyce has issued a statement after his bid for a leadership spill motion against incumbent David Littleproud failed on Monday.
"The leadership...
