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...
Generational trifecta of Browning leadership
The Browning’slineage of school captains began in 1969 when Aiyahna’s grandfather, IanHarris, was elected the role. Nearly 25 years later, Jodie Browning, mother ofAiyahna,...
Coppo and Arnold make Fire Trials history
Spectators lined Eagle Street on Monday andTuesday nights of last week to witness Longreach firefighters compete in anumber of individual and team events, including...
Winton ’’trailblazer’’ features in Sky News documentary
The one-hourtelevision special follows a group of students enrolled in the AustralianIndigenous Education Foundation (AIEF) scholarship program, an initiativededicated to giving Indigenous students the...
Jozette Jones proud to empower next generation
The ASE Group hosted a Mini Youth Summit at the Longreach Civic Centre on Thursday, 3 October, with the session aimed at empowering primary...
