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Arts in the Central Highlands continues to grow

Central Highlands Regional Council General Manager Connected Communities John McDougall said the council began exploring options in 2018 to “develop the Emerald Library, community...

A sweet opportunity for local gardeners.

A LOCAL community group is digging up community spirit, with their gardening challenge, which has sparked some friendly competition. The Middlemount Community Gardeners hosted...

WHY I LIVE IN CQ – Emerald local a voice for all

AN EMERALD local has lived in, worked in and supported the community for nearly 40 years in a variety of ways, with a central...

The lights of Egerton

A LOCAL town lit up, as a beloved charity hosted their monthly community event. Egerton Street was all decked out last Saturday for the...

School shaves for a cure

BLACKWATER North State School (BNSS) students came together last Friday to celebrate their annual participation in Shave for a Cure. Their efforts saw them...

Remembering ’’Nan’’

A LOCAL man remembers his wife 15 years after her death, showing that true love can blossom through adversity. Nancy Evelyn Ballini, affectionately known...

Springsure annual art awards a rousing success

SPRINGSURE highlighted a showcase of the best of the region’s artistic talents during the Annual Art Awards at the Bauhinia Bicentennial Art Gallery last...

Lions’’ youth of the year crowned

Melita Corbin The Emerald Lions Club hosted the club finals of the Youth of the Year Quest earlier this month. The three wonderful contestants for the...

Cleaning up CHRC Communities

RESIDENTS of Central Highlands got into the community spirit for Clean Up Australia day last week with hundreds getting involved in tidying up their...

Women’’s Day week

CENTRAL Highlands women have come together to celebrate International Women’s Day earlier this month with several events held around the region. Central Highlands Regional...

Blinged out for shave for a cure

LOCAL women raised funds for a good cause last weekend with a sparkling event that showcased the best of Australian accessories. Kerry Anderson and...

Piece by piece

THE EMERALD Neighbourhood Centre is building stronger community connections with the introduction of their new Adult Fans of Lego (AFOL) social group. The group...

Club Champs fever

The Ilfracombe Golf Club hosted its annual Club Championships on Saturday, 26 October, with members forced to put their friendships aside ahead of the...