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Central Queensland woman found driving without a licence

News An Emerald woman was charged after forgetting to appear at the police station.

Visually commemorating our lineage

News The pine tree at the Emerald cenotaph is a link to those who fought at...

Neighbouring farmers help bring fire under control

News The fire beside the Gregory Highway is “close to extinguished”.

Students top pedallers in state

News Emerald Marist College’s HPV teams nabbed some of the top spots in this year’s...

More Local News

BBQ ban in our state of emergency

News All types of outdoor fires and certain other activities have been banned in 42 local government areas in Queensland, as a state of emergency is declared.

New officers for Moranbah and state after police graduation

News Recent graduates have been deployed across Queensland after being sworn-in on Thursday.

Scouts climb the sky at Emerald airport

News The Scouts Queensland Air Activities team came to Emerald this weekend for a day of aviation fun.

Statewide fire ban now in place

News The Department of Environment and Science has issued a statewide fire ban for all national parks and forests.

Making change to the system

News Learn more about Member for Gregory, Lachlan Millar.

Col’s lifetime of service

News Col Randles has helped Capella and Central Queensland grow over decades.

Wellbeing hub has launched in CQ

News Central Highlands community volunteers have launched a regional body to improve the mental health and well-being for people across the region.

Dancing into the holiday season

News PULL out the dancing shoes and enjoy a night full of festivities and old-style dances to kickstart the Christmas season.

Permanent support program for men, women and children

News A free sexual assault service has launched in the Central Highlands to support the community.

Clermont delivers another beefed up expo for the region

News RESILIENCE in the livestock industry continues to shine with more than 1000 head of store and prime cattle judged and auctioned at Clermont’s annual Beef Expo and...

Around the Region

Full list of bushfire warnings: Sunday

News Multiple homes have been lost in bushfires in central Queensland overnight, there are 50 fires burning across the state this morning.

What you need to know about QLD bushfires

News 'We’ve got 36 fires happening across Queensland'

How to pick a Melbourne Cup winner

Horses Don't know who to back in the Melbourne Cup? Find tips here

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Horses We’ve got all the odds, trainers, jockeys

TOP TIPS: Experts pick their Melbourne Cup winner

Horses Struggling to pick a winner for the Melbourne Cup?

Truckie's spine-tingling story about The Horror Stretch

News "No chance this little black duck will do it at night!"

Stakes are too high to ignore press freedom red flags

Opinion Former ACCC chair Allan Fels writes about Australia's right to know.

Sport

Emerald star re-signs for new season

Sport Joshua Johnston will play with the CQ Capras in 2020.

Gymnasts and acrobats awarded for achievements

Sport The Emerald Gymnastics and Trampoline Club held its annual awards night at the Town Hall last week.

Punters get set for the meet of the year

Sport Action-packed weekend lined up for the Moranbah Miners’ Memorial Spring Races.

Karters clash in Emerald at final club day of the year

Sport The Emerald and Rockhampton karting clubs raced each other on the weekend.

Close to $50,000 in prize money up for grabs at race day

Sport Richard Turnbull discusses the latest news in horse racing across the region.

National Sport

Schumacher wife accused of cover up

12th Nov 2019 5:03 PM

‘Dismayed’ Smith storms off SCG

The Rock responds to foul-mouthed taunts

‘As close to murder as you can get’

$1 million AFL draft powerplay outwits rivals

Queensland News

Road closures in NSW and QLD due to fires

News Here is the full list of road closures as a result of the Queensland and New South Wales bushfire emergency.

Worst weather fears coming true

News Bushfire conditions to turn ‘nasty’ as weather worsens

Full list of alerts and evacuations for bushfires: Monday

News FULL LIST OF AREAS UNDER THREAT

Firey blames greenies for blazes, why experts say he's wrong

Offbeat Firey's upset post may already have been debunked

'Despicable': Row erupts over bushfires

News NSW and QLD bushfires: Worst may still be yet to come

State of emergency: Grim fire warning issued

News NSW and QLD bushfires: Worst may still be yet to come

Why breakout Twilight star can’t get cast

Celebrity His face is instantly recognisable as one of the most famous characters, but we’ve...

Business News

Greedy banks’ new plan to screw Aussies

Money It was a scheme designed to give young Aussies a helping hand. But banks are allegedly devising a sneaky and “unfair” tactic to undo it.

Sex, gun and drug-fuelled antivirus mogul McAfee on the run

Crime This is the insane life of antivirus mogul John McAfee.

Supermarket gripe driving customers mad

Environment Customers are up in arms about a simple thing supermarkets do

Burger chain’s $11.9m discount ‘mistake’

Business Burger King franchisee admits it ‘screwed up’, lost a fortune

What's On

Gympie gets in Muster mode with Legends and Locals concert

'I died and saw God': Man's heavenly encounter

Superdraw helps members strike it rich

Show promises a great family day

Centre open for free science fun

Lifestyle

ROLLING COVERAGE: Watch and Act notice remains

News Watch and Act notice remains for Adelaide Park area

Asthma warning as smoky haze blankets NSW

Health Smoky skies are set to blanket Sydney tomorrow as severe bushfires continue, sparking health warnings for those respiratory conditions.

80 per cent off Bali deal drops

News Pack your bags because one of the biggest travel sales of the year has dropped – and there’s one deal you won’t want to miss.

How to score a $12 iPhone tonight

Smarter Shopping One of the biggest sale events in the country is just hours away. Here’s how you can bag a bargain on TVs, electronics and even holidays.

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Entertainment

Much-anticipated Netflix thriller returns

TV Netflix has announced the premiere date of one its most compelling show’s second seasons, just in time for your holiday binge.

12th Nov 2019 5:00 PM

Familiar faces return to My Kitchen Rules

TV SEVEN'S long-running reality cooking show gets a format shake-up.

Key to Tess and Luke’s huge Block win

TV “But to see it go $630,000 over reserve, it blew me away."

Ashton Kutcher’s kids to inherit nothing

Celebrity There’s a surprising reason his children will barely get a cent.

Real scandal behind Karl’s Today comeback

Celebrity Australia will soon wake up with Karl Stefanovic again

Latest Photos

Memorial to remember lost miners

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Photo Gallery: Finding secret doors at the O Museum

iPhone 11 Pro Max: Scenes from Hobart

Ford brings back the Ranger FX4 for Christmas

Real Estate

217 Middle Road, Gracemere 4702

House 4 2 3 $749,000

Classifieds This Stunning "Cotswold" style home, on 3.2 Ha, was built by Hugh and Gail Grant 37 years ago from local stone quarried at Westwood. Come along and appreciate all...

Hong Kong buyers turn to Australian coasts after protests

News Hong Kong buyers turn to coastal property following protests

Official cash rate stays at 0.75 per cent as RBA holds firm

Business The official cash rate stays at 0.75 per cent as RBA holds firm.

This house comes with a $50k fridge

Property Couple sells a home that has a $50k fridge.

Rental vacancy data reveals how our region is travelling

Property Rental vacancies tighten across much of Queensland says REIQ.

Rotting Grand Designs homes exposed

Property The epic builds that have been trashed by vandals