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Concern over mine discharge

CONSERVATIONISTS are concerned more Central Queensland mines could be exceeding their authorities to discharge water into the Fitzroy catchment.

Budget potholes as wet wrecks road

WASHED out, washed away, silted up or just plain impassable – that's the state of many of the Central Highlands Regional Council and state-owned roads.

Houses cheap as chips? Almost...

A BRISBANE developer is in the final throes of council approval for a $13 million affordable housing project in Emerald.

APN and Fairfax announce deal

APN and Fairfax have agreed to a deal that will combine Fairfax's online ads with the classified sections of 90 regional daily and local newspapers.

Boy, 2, drowns in dam

A TWO-YEAR-OLD boy has drowned in a dam at a rural property at Eidsvold.

Sometimes you just fall, in love

THERE are no secrets to a successful marriage, according to Bert and Dorothy Bettridge, who will soon celebrate 70 years of holy matrimony.

Family flooded-in for fortnight

LUSH, shoulder-high grass is the silver lining for Jack Piggott and his family after being flooded in at Rolleston for two weeks.

House blaze claims woman’s life

WITH flames engulfing the family home and his wife trapped inside, badly injured grazier Geoff Johnson drove a desperate 18km into Alpha to raise the alarm.

Up to 200 to lose jobs at BA

UP to 200 people will lose their jobs as Clermont’s Blair Athol Mine starts ramping down production this year.

Enviro expert shares his tips

PETER Andrews is no stranger to adversity.