Spirited bidding with reduced numbers
Emerald agents yarded a reduced offering of 1000 head in a mixed-quality yarding on Thursday, 30 October.
With limited numbers of heavy cattle on offer,...
Dululu Hotel is back
Just over 10 years after it was gutted by a fire in September 2015, the Dululu Hotel will officially reopen its doors on Tuesday,...
40 years of Oktoberfest
Despite sweltering temperatures last weekend, the 40th annual Emu Park Lions Club Oktoberfest was once again a well-attended event for the whole family.
With more...
Council reduces senior management numbers
The Central Highlands Regional Council has endorsed a significant organisational realignment, trimming its senior management positions from 25 to 20.
The decision, made at council’s...
Power bill costs leave Queenslanders nearly $1,000 worse off since 2020
The average Queensland family is spending nearly 50 per cent more on electricity than they were five years ago, according to a new state...
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HAIL IN FRENCHVILLE
Leone Lamb: We had large hail in Norman Gardens. Some was cricket ball size as well as golf ball size.
Rachel Hoyes: Only...
Bowls Report
DIGGERS MEMORIAL BOWLS CLUB
Bendigo Community Bank Fours Carnival.
An unusually hot October day greeted the teams for this all-day event, but this did not appear...
Gail’s selfless service
The Queensland Ambulance Service has honoured Rolleston grazier and former Central Highlands council Deputy Mayor Gail Godwin-Smith for her 20 years as a valued...
Future-focused forum for Emerald
Central Highlands Regional Resources Use Planning is hosting its first Outcome Focused Regional Futures Forum in Emerald to co-design the path forward to economic...
Renal dialysis chairs a reality by 2028
The State Government is set to announce Emerald Hospital as the preferred location for renal dialysis services to be established within two weeks.
Health Minister...
Tomago closure exposes risks
To kick off the election campaign at the start of this year, the Prime Minister visited the Tomago Aluminium Smelter near Newcastle.
Following the visit,...
Mayor doesn’t want Rocky to miss out
Rockhampton Region Mayor Tony Williams doesn't want to see local rugby league miss out on $23 million in funding.
Cr Williams said he was in...

















