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Changes to replica firearm legislation in Queensland

REPLICA firearms, including gel blasters, arebecoming increasingly popular in Queensland, leading to an increase in thenumber of stores and online retailers who specialise in...

Queensland Great Awards Closing

QueenslandGreat Awards Closing QUEENSLANDERSare encouraged to recognise outstanding Queenslanders who have educated,captivated and enriched the State with nominations for the 2021 QueenslandGreats Awards...

Multi-vehicle crash in Emerald

UPDATE: QUEENSLAND Fire andEmergency Station Officer Scott Castree said a single cab utility and a sedanvehicle were involved in the collision. Initial observations suggestthe sedan...

Fallen pole blocks traffic

A TRUCKcrashed into an Emerald power pole this morning, causing it to fall and blocktraffic. Emergencyservices were called to the incident on Egerton Street about...

Domestic violence continues to claim Emerald victims

Last year alone 11people were killed between May 2018 and May 2019 as a result of domesticviolence, according to the Queensland domestic violence organisation...

Pregnant Homeless Unemployed and on the verge of suicide but there was still hope

The Salvation Army recently released figures showing a hugejump in those that are struggling economically as a result of the pandemic withthe Salvos working...

Emerald swimmer to raise funds for sick kids

However, instead of feeling sorry forherself she’s decided to help other sick kids by swimming 14 km in 30 days toraise funds for the...

Mining boom in CQ Emerald leaves many homeless

According to the lateststatistics from Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) from December 2019, one in 116 people inQueensland received homelessness assistance. On average,...

Cattle truck driver manages to extricate himself after truck rolls over

Initial observations made by the Queensland AmbulanceService indicated the male occupant had minor injuries likely as a result ofhim wearing a seat belt. Emerald fire...

Casting call allures Outback actors

As a part ofher self-titled agency, Anousha Zarkesh has specialised in casting forAustralian television and films for more than 25 years in a wide...

Barcaldine Park planting promotes livability

Located on Kurrajong Drive, the BarcaldineRecreation Park is a multi-generational project which aims to provide residentswith a man-made lake to enjoy during the region’s...

Central West ’’village’’ raises student spirits

Students fromLongreach School of Distance Education and Aramac and Winton State Schoolsjoined LSHS for a day of motivational classes including yoga, martial arts,basketball, drone...

New appointment

Rockhampton Catholic Diocese has announced Michael McCusker will be its new director of Catholic Education. Mr McCusker's appointment was announced by the Diocese's Bishop, Reverend...