Emerald Today

21/12/2024

Emerald’s Outback Exploratorium was filled with the spirit of Christmas as children frolicked on the lawn playing games at a family fun night on Friday 6 December.

Emerald's Outback Exploratorium was filled with the spirit of Christmas as children frolicked on the lawn playing games at a [...]

20/12/2024

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20/12/2024

Coronado Global Resources cut its first coal at its Mammoth Underground Mine at Blackwater on Thursday, 19 December.

Coronado Global Resources cut its first coal at its Mammoth Underground Mine at Blackwater on Thursday, 19 December. State Minister [...]

20/12/2024

What is old is new again, with Central Queensland rugby league export Ben Hunt having his first training session with his Brisbane teammates this week.

What is old is new again, with Central Queensland rugby league export Ben Hunt having his first training session with [...]

19/12/2024

A Central Queensland couple are celebrating their own Christmas miracle after their premature twin baby girls finally came home after spending a combined 125 days in hospital.

A Central Queensland couple are celebrating their own Christmas miracle after their premature twin baby girls finally came home after [...]

18/12/2024

Taxpayers would be slugged more than $24,000 each to fund the coalition’s pledge to set up nuclear energy in Australia.

Taxpayers would be slugged more than $24,000 each to fund the coalition's pledge to set up nuclear energy in Australia. [...]

18/12/2024

Water restrictions in Capella have increased to level two from Monday 16 December as dry conditions continue and the amount of raw water in council’s storage dams drops.

Water restrictions in Capella have increased to level two from Monday 16 December4 as dry conditions continue and the amount [...]

17/12/2024

Emerald’s Josh Johnston shed a tear through a bulging left eye as he embraced his legendary trainer Tristan Martin after capturing the Australian Super Cruiserweight title.

Emerald’s Josh Johnston shed a tear through a bulging left eye as he embraced his legendary trainer Tristan Martin after [...]

17/12/2024

Coronado Curragh has been given the regulatory green light to begin mining at its Mammoth underground mine from Thursday 19 December.

Coronado Curragh has been given the regulatory green light to begin mining at its Mammoth underground mine from Thursday 19 [...]

16/12/2024

State Natural Resources and Mines Minister Dale Last has vowed to remove the roadblocks preventing new projects for Queensland’s largest industry.

State Natural Resources and Mines Minister Dale Last has vowed to remove the roadblocks preventing new projects for Queensland's largest [...]

15/12/2024

Gregory MP Sean Dillon has come out swinging at The Greens for their “demonisation” of agriculture and coal mining in his maiden speech to State Parliament on Tuesday 10 December.

Gregory MP Sean Dillon has come out swinging at The Greens for their "demonisation" of agriculture and coal mining in [...]

13/12/2024

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12/12/2024

Country music star Luke Geiger got the toes tapping, feet dancing and wallets open at the CQShines Hospital Foundation Boots & Bling charity gala in Emerald on Saturday, 23 November.

Country music star Luke Geiger got the toes tapping, feet dancing and wallets open at the CQShines Hospital Foundation Boots [...]

11/12/2024

WEATHER WARNING:

A surface trough positioned over central and northern Queensland is combining with high humidity, producing slow-moving severe thunderstorms.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations that may be affected include Emerald, Blackwater, Springsure, Comet and Dingo.

Emergency services advise people to:
* Park your car undercover away from trees.
* Close doors and windows.
* Keep asthma medications close by. Storms and wind can trigger asthma attacks.
* Charge mobile phones and power banks in case the power goes out.
* Put your pets somewhere safe and make sure they can be identified in case they get lost.
* Do not drive now unless you have to because conditions are dangerous.
* Tell friends, family and neighbours in the area.
* Go inside a strong building now. Stay inside until the storm has passed.

11/12/2024

The operators of Blackwater’s Rosewood Workers Village are urgently seeking to remove a dual development approval sunset clause that could force its closure as early as 2025.

The operators of Blackwater's Rosewood Workers Village are urgently seeking to remove a dual development approval sunset clause that could [...]

20/11/2024

Premier David Crisafulli has spoken of the importance of Central Queensland to the new State Government.

Premier David Crisafulli has spoken of the importance of Central Queensland to the new State Government. It's been a big [...]

15/11/2024

Embattled carrier Rex Airlines has been handed an $80 million lifeline by the Federal Government.

Embattled carrier Rex Airlines has been handed an $80 million lifeline by the Federal Government. The funds have been delivered [...]

15/11/2024

Since she was a young girl proudly leading the Bundaberg Christian College steers around the local showground, Maddie Davidson has dreamt of auctioneering on the saleyard stage.

Since she was a young girl proudly leading the Bundaberg Christian College steers around the local showground, Maddie Davidson has [...]