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Government and Schools

Water Restrictions Bumped Down a Notch

WATER restrictions in Emerald, Blackwater and Bluff decreased to level one this morning. Central Highlands Regional Council Mayor Kerry Hayes said despite the Fairbairn Dam...

Federal MP for Flynn wants Australians off the dole and back at work

Several small business ownersin Emerald have complained about struggling to get employees for their takeawayshops stating that they believed it was easier for some...

Central Queensland Health lags behind state average

Accordingto the latest government statistics Central Queenslanders lag behind the restof the state on several important health matters. Fifteenpercent are daily smokers which is a...

New Tip barriers in Emerald to keep residents safe

However, not everyone in thecommunity is happy about it, with many scolding Council’s decision on theCentral Highlands Regional Council Facebook page. Council’s General Manager ofCommunities,...

Hope for fisheries and fish habitats in Flynn as LNP Government delivers $8Mil in...

Federal Member for Flynn, Ken O’Dowd said the projectconducted by the Fitzroy Basin Authority is one of 28 projects across thecountry to share...

Exciting new Island Classroom established with Great Keppel Island Hideaway for CQUniversity students

Capricorn Enterprise CEO, Mary Carroll, said the partnershipbetween the two major regional players was designed to lighten theenvironmental footprint of the busy island property,...

Sen. Roberts Interview

However,issues of safety for workers have arisen in recent years, with some calling fordrastic action to be taken to reduce loss of jobs, injuries,...

Increase in statewide COVID restrictions

URGENT protection measures are in place after an increase of COVID-19 cases were reported in Queensland. In Brisbane, Ipswich, Logan City, Scenic Rim, Somerset, Lockyer...

Opal Street works Wednesday

A SECTION OF Opal Street will be closed on Wednesday this week for road works. The lane heading south on Opal Street from the...

Topaz shines bright

FOUR houses battled it out for top sports honours on the field during Emerald State High School’s athletics carnival this week. Garnet, Zircon and Sapphire...

Aremby road refurbished

RockhamptonRegional Councillor, Tony Williams, said the 750 metre bitumen sealing willbenefit the region and the safety of its drivers. "Wehave over 1330 kilometres of rural...

Changes to Emerald Airport parking

From July, all short-term parking will be located at the long-term carpark. A shuttle service will also transport passengers to the terminal if required. Emerald...

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...