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More than 300 people passed through the new Optus Emerald store last weekend in an attempt to take out the ultimate Hot Wheels race.
Children, parents and passers-by all flocked to the new store on May 8 and 9, where a custom four-metre track was created.
Families were invited to participate in the Hot Wheels race, which boasted impressive drops, triple loops and finish lines for the weekend-long challenge.
Optusâ territory general manager for Central and Northern Queensland, Dave Morrissey, said he was thrilled with the huge turnout, giving locals a chance to check out the new store. The ultimate Hot Wheels race at the new Optus Emerald store.
CQ entrepreneurs share initiatives to benefit communities Central Highlands social entrepreneurs have shared progress on their innovative initiatives, in CQ University s latest sessions for the Central Highlands Social Enterprise Project held at the Emerald Campus recently.
Community Contributed 6th May 2021 5:04 PM
Central Highlands’ social entrepreneurs have shared progress on their innovative initiatives, in CQUniversity’s latest sessions for the Central Highlands Social Enterprise Project.
The project, presented in the partnership with Central Highlands Community Services, has included a series of workshops at the CQ University Emerald campus, and work to map the region’s social innovation ecosystem.
On April 27, CQ University Emerald hosted the vision and showcase sessions for the project, with a range of local participants.
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Central Queensland dog lovers sent in close to 100 photos of their furry friends, and after handing it over to the readers to decide, the cutest dog across Central Highlands, Isaac and Barcaldine regions has been named.
The polls were close, with such a large range of cuties to choose from, but Frank with his mum Hayley Smith.
Emeraldâs Hayley Smith, who submitted the winning picture, has had Frank since he was just 14 weeks old.
âHe was given to me in a split-second decision as the original owners couldnât look after him anymore,â she said.
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A free suicide prevention program is being held in the Central Highlands to train locals how to engage in conversations with people at risk for early intervention.
Sixteen community members and pharmacy staff from Emerald and surrounding areas are invited to participate in the two early programs, hosted by The Pharmacy Guild of Australia, Queensland Branch.
Acting president, Chris Owen, said the training was integral across the region, as there was likely to be a significant negative mental health stemming from the coronavirus pandemic.
“By educating and upskilling Queenslanders in early suicide prevention, we hope to increase the confidence of community members and pharmacy staff so they can engage in conversations with people at risk for early intervention,” he said.
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Hundreds of festival-goers flocked to Emerald’s Pioneer Park for the crowning of the 2021 Sunflower Queen and Junior Princess.
There was an air of excitement as community members attended the 45th annual Central Highlands Easter Sunflower Festival after being cancelled in 2020 due to coronavirus.
Committee president Melanie McMaster said a “mammoth effort” was put in by the committee to see the festival go ahead, despite concerns raised following recent Queensland restrictions.
“We were a bit nervous earlier in the week with the restrictions being put in place but we’re really fortunate we were able to proceed with it,” she said.