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Government and Schools

Local school pulls out all the stops for Easter fete

Emerald State School held its Easter Fete on Friday, March 26, bringing Easter cheer to people of all ages. The event started at 5.30pm...

Local students get a blast of colour for end of term

Principal of Blackwater North State School Lisa Wogan said the parade was a strong tradition for the school. “We were worried parents couldn’t attend...

State approves local infrastructure plans

Amendments to the Local Government Infrastructure Plans (LGIP) could go ahead as the council gains approval from the State Government. The new amendments come...

Blackwater Magistrates Court Appearances April 9

Here is a list of everyone set to appear in the Blackwater MagistratesCourt today:The court listings are compiled from information made publicby Queensland Courts....

Clermont students power up

CLERMONT State High School students are leading the way in energy research by being the first in the region to participate in the Queensland...

Investment tackles health care demand

HOSPITALS across Central Queensland have managed to maintain recommended levels of service despite increasing demand. The area saw over 5,000 presentations in emergency department...

Ongoing action on CQ problem roads

MOMENTUM could be gathering to address problem roads throughout Central Queensland with notorious routes coming under the spotlight and the State and Federal Government...

Gemfields let down in dumping crackdown

GEMFIELDS residents have expressed concerns that Central Highlands Regional Council’s crackdown on illegal dumping is insufficient to prevent improperly disposed of waste in their...

History exhibit holds hope for our future

CENTRAL Highlands history was on full display with the official opening of a new exhibition at the Emerald Art Gallery on Wednesday. The exhibition...

Local girl crowned with dental scholarship

AN EMERALD local is the latest to have been awarded the $30,000 QCoal Foundation scholarship from the QCoal Foundation. Award recipient Holly McLean, a...

No more fun in the sun

EMERALD State High School students can look forward to a newly refurbished basketball court and new shade covers with construction beginning on the project...

Step up to clean up

ST PATRICK’S Emerald Primary School geared up for Clean Up Australia Day last weekend with students participating in events both on and off campus....

Cash to stay king for groceries, medicines and petrol

Cash will remain king with its use to buy essential items protected to safeguard millions of Australians who still rely on banknotes as the...