CQ calls for coal shift
The results are in:
Central Queenslanders want a more diverse economy and a shift away from coal.
Any politician will tell you doorknocking is a tried...
Glencore celebrates major mine rehab milestones
Glencore has reached two significant milestones in its rehabilitation program, with the Queensland Government certifying a combined 725 hectares of mined land across its...
ESHS driving ag innovation
Emerald State High School will be driving innovation in agriculture after being named one of 15 schools to join the 2026 Agribusiness Gateway to...
Mining giant abandons project in coal royalties stoush
A mining giant has walked away from another major project in an escalating coal royalties spat despite receiving State Government approval.
Two months after mothballing...
Busy start to week for CapRescue
It has been a busy week for CapRescue, following an already busy weekend.
At 10.37am, Wednesday, 26 November, the helicopter rescue service responded to a...
New rental venture expands safe, independent access for Great Keppel Island
Visitors, community groups and local organisations will soon enjoy a new way to explore the spectacular bays and beaches of the Keppel Bay Islands,...
Peabody’s mine expansion green-lighted
More than 500 Central Queensland mining jobs have been secured with Peabody Energy's proposed $662 million Centurion North Development project declared a coordinated project...
Council Incentivises Bunnings Construction
The construction of a brand-new Bunnings Warehouse in Emerald is now a step closer, as Central Highlands Regional Council has approved a rebate on...
$96.5 million website getting another update
Leader of The Nationals David Littleproud said there should be consequences after revelations the Bureau of Meteorology’s (BOM) unpopular new website cost millions of...
Community Events Billboard
NOVEMBER
Wednesday 26 November
Music and morning tea
Booking in for a morning of live music with Mother Love and tasty morning tea.
Cost: $15 per person
Location: Tanby...
Mount Morgan’s marvellous mining heritage
The mine up in Mount Morgan can claim a lot of the credit for our region being as prosperous as it is today.
Operations...
Everything electric unveiled
The Everything Electric show was held for the first time in Melbourne recently over three days, after several successful years in Sydney.
Everything Electric combines...
UPDATE: Flood expected to peak on Thursday
Rockhampton flood predictions have been revised again, with the Fitzroy River now expected to peak at 7.5 metres on Thursday morning.
Rockhampton Regional Council Deputy...
