Major flooding in Gemfields
GEMFIELDSresidents are urged to stay safe as major flooding from torrential rainovernight sweeps throughout the area.
Over 200mm ofrain fell into the Sapphire catchment last...
Cancer Atlas update could save lives
UPDATES to Cancer Council Queensland’s Australian Cancer Atlas could save lives by highlighting geographical disparities in cancer diagnosis and excess death rates.
The update, in...
Water outages in Emerald this week
SCHEDULED wateroutages will affect parts of emerald Tuesday March 16 and Wednesday March 17while work commences on replacing water hydrants and valves
Residents ofCampbell Street,...
RSL commemorates ANZACs
A LOCAL organisation has pulled out all the stops for their annual fundraiser this year for a day of patriotism.
The Emerald RSL club...
Bringing 3000 brumbies to the Central West
Paul Johnston and Moreen Levin run a privately funded venture in Central Queensland called Clearview Brumby Rescue, driven by a passion to preserve our...
Pink Stumps Day a hit for six
LAST WEEKEND saw a sea of pink flood onto local cricket grounds as a cricketing club hosting an annual fundraiser for a good cause....
Rural Families Connect
Families travelled from as far away as Goondiwindi, Julia Creek, McKinley and Charters Towers regions to take part in the week’s activities from ...
Weir Upgrades
Council’s repairs on one of the minor tributary Thompson River weirs has further deteriorated, resulting in a water level drop and a further collapse....
Barcoo Bridge gets a touch-up
MOTORISTS should expect extended delays of up to 30 mins on the Barcoo River Bridge at Isisford between today and tomorrow.
The Bridges Renewal...
Two vehicle crash outside Dingo
The accident occurred on MondayMarch 8 at 7:26pm on the Capricorn Highway near Dingo.
The injured parties are in stableconditions and were transported to Blackwater...
Million-dollar aged care
Barcaldine Aged Care have recently completed another two residential units as well as a community function centre.
A total of six two-bedroom units...
Barkers Building Blocks
Barkers Newsagency announced their Lego Competition winners on Monday.
For virtually a decade, Barkers have been running the competition hoping to inspire and entertain...
MATES combat suicide
A landmark study has revealed that targeted mental health interventions during the Rookwood Weir project have led to measurable improvements in worker wellbeing.
Construction on...
