Santa paddles creek to win Central Highlands competition
The 35 entries and almost 2000 voters for this year’s Light Up Central Highlands competition have taken the competition to a new level, with displays with Santa’s antics causing a stir.
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Mayor on dish duty for ‘Home Alone’ Christmas lunch feast
The Salvation Army is hosting a community lunch in Blackwater and Emerald for those who are in need of a delicious meal and some companionship these holidays.
Army veteran breaks down in court over ‘brazen’ motel fraud
A veteran who toured Afghanistan and East Timor defrauded motels of more than $6,000 saying he had ‘experienced things people shouldn’t have to’.
Woman on ‘drunken rampage’ headbutts female security guard, chips teeth
A 20-year-old woman who was asked repeatedly to leave a Central Queensland pub after behaving badly has faced court over a vicious attack on a staff member.
Two-vehicle crash at 5am, one taken to hospital
A ute and 4WD were involved in a crash in the Central Highlands on Wednesday morning.
Aged care worker tells police to ‘f— off’ in 30-person pub brawl
An aged care worker, charged for her involvement in a large street brawl outside a Central Queensland pub was involved in a separate fight at the same venue weeks earlier, it has been revealed.
New Central Queensland cafe open for business
Customers visiting the bp at Emerald can now enjoy barista-made coffee with the store opening a new cafe onsite.
Serious burns: Man accidentally sets himself on fire at Qld campsite
A camper has been badly burnt after accidentally setting himself alight during a trip with mates in a Central Queensland national park. DETAILS.
‘Irreparable’: Drug peddler’s vile cop assault during wild arrest
A serial offender has spent about a year in jail after selling thousands of dollars of meth before unleashing a shocking attack on a female police officer.
Teen boy, man hospitalised after nasty crash
A teenage boy and man aged in his 20s have been taken to Emerald Hospital after a shocking crash in peak traffic times. See all the details from the scene.
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