Emerald battery powers up
A local network-connected battery in Emerald has been completed and is ready to store excess electricity produced by local rooftop solar generation.
The newest...
$11.8M social housing project
An $11.8 million social housing project in the heart of Emerald to house the community's most vulnerable has the potential to slash the district's...
State Government brings Community Cabinet to Emerald
Premier David Crisafulli vowed to keep listening to regional voices as Emerald played host to Community Cabinet on Sunday, 17 August.
The LNP cabinet members...
A time to reflect and remember our veterans
Earlier this week, I was honoured to join veterans, their families and members of the community at the commemoration service held at Cockscomb Veterans...
Ideal conditions on the water
Mother Nature put on a stunning display this weekend with picture perfect conditions sprinkled with whales, dolphins, and large turtles.
As a result, many...
News in Brief
Look out for counterfeit cash
Capricornia Police are reminding community members and shop owners to be vigilant when handling currency and ensure it is not...
Coffee, donuts and road safety
With Queensland Road Safety Week held from 18 to 22 August, police have been out and about in the community to spread the word...
Have we seen last of winter?
What defines winter in the River City? Normally we have two to three days in a row with minimums of below 10C.
This winter we...
Deal delivers jobs, controversy
The LNP says Central Queensland is on the cusp of a jobs bonanza with the expansion of Bravus' Carmichael Coal Mine set to deliver...
Securing a place to call home
I don’t know if I’ll ever afford a home,” “I wonder if I’ll aways be a renter,” and “My family needs to move to...
Gracemere market sees strong demand and firm pricing
Gracemere Combined Agents saw an increased yarding of 3,703 head come to hand this week.
This consisted of 2,085 steers, 1,110 heifers, 379 cows, 21...
State win takes the cake
Yeppoon woman Diane Turner has earned many accolades for her fruit cake over the years, but her latest win truly takes the cake.
After taking...
MEU defeats BHP attempt to delay Same Job Same Pay orders
The Mining and Energy Union has defeated BHP’s latest attempt to delay the start of Same Job Same Pay orders at three of its...
