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‘Tremendous victory’: nurses secure nation-leading pay

The biggest pay increase in more than a decade has been secured by a state’s nurses and midwives in what has been billed as...

Heavy bullocks, cows key indicators at Emerald

Agents at Emerald yarded 2000 head at the Thursday, 28 August sale, presenting a mixed-quality yarding. All categories in the prime sector were fully...

Volunteers awarded in latest round of grants

In a huge boost for volunteers in the region, Federal Member Colin Boyce has announced that his electorate of Flynn will receive more than...

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Broncos mark Hunt’s 350th in style

Brisbane marked Central Queensland export Ben Hunt's milestone match in style with a 46-12 win over Newcastle last Sunday. In his 350th NRL game –...

Locals take it to the court

Emerald and District Lawn Tennis Association hosted the last round in the Central Queensland Junior Development Series. The event featured about 35 of the leading...

Brilliant Bunnies

Bluff are the 2025 Central Highlands Rugby League A Grade men's premiers. The Rabbitohs made full use of home ground advantage in this year's decider,...

Threepeat for Tigresses

Emerald Tigresses completed a premiership hat-trick after winning the 2025 Central Highlands Rugby League women's grand final last weekend. The Tigresses had their claws sharpened...

Dingo Races a great success

A 3000-strong crowd enjoyed perfect racing weather at the annual Dingo Races on Saturday, 23 August. With racing, fun and fashion, the Dingo Races had...

Broncos mark Hunt’s 350th in style

Brisbane marked Central Queensland export Ben Hunt's milestone match in style with a 46-12 win over Newcastle last Sunday. In his 350th NRL game –...

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On This Day: International Cosplay Day!

Once a year, fans from all corners of the globe pull out their sewing kits, paintbrushes, and foam to dive into the fantastical world...

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Outdoor yoga with Kelly - Sapphire Join Kelly for indoor or outdoor yoga classes held at various locations in Emerald and Sapphire. Suitable for all...

On This Day: Find Your Inner Nerd Day!

Find Your Inner Nerd Day is all about dropping the mask and letting your quirks lead the way. The day encourages people to lean...

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Outdoor yoga with Kelly - Sapphire Join Kelly for indoor or outdoor yoga classes held at various locations in Emerald and Sapphire. Suitable for all...

Community Events Billboard

Outdoor yoga with Kelly - Sapphire Join Kelly for indoor or outdoor yoga classes held at various locations in Emerald and Sapphire. Suitable for all...

On This Day: World Honey Bee Day!

We often take nature for granted and don’t stop to consider the vital role that all creatures play in our world. However, World Honey Bee...

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Council wary of BoM takeover

Central Highlands councillors are treating a Bureau of Meteorology request to transfer ownership and maintenance of three critical flood and rain gauges assets at...

Cass on cloud nine

Capella Aquatic Centre swim instructor Cass Evans is still in awe of being named not only Queensland's best, but Australia's Swim Teacher of the...

Seen helps BushKids build community conversation

As part of its 90th anniversary celebrations, BUSHkids is presenting a free community screening in Emerald of the transformative documentary Seen. The powerful film explores...

Emerald author highlights regional business

Emerald businesswoman and author Bronwyn Reid launched her third book, Small Company, Big Impact: Why ESG Won’t Save You But Smart Strategy And Real...

News In Brief

Urgent replacement of Tieri-Capella pipeline The Central Highlands council has closed a hotly contested tender for the replacement of parts of the Tieri-Capella...

Pearler of a servo on the cards

Plans for a new service station on the western entrance to Emerald are before the Central Highlands council. Pearl Energy proposes to construct the servo...