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Scalps claimed in council refresh

In a drama-packed Central Highlands Regional Council meeting in Capella on Monday, 23 March, the deputy mayor was dumped and a long-term councillor shocked...

Not too much to refresh

As much as they said they wanted change and new experiences, Central Highlands' councillors didn't stray too far from their nominated committee choices made...

All in the genetics

A forum in Emerald has shown beef producers how technology and genetics can help cattle adapt to tropical environments. The Genetics Australia beef forum this...

Japan invests in CH biofuel venture

Funding boost for Blackwater community groups

Fuel companies risk huge fines as supply crisis deepens

Inflation rate edged down before start of Iran war

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Sport

Bears, Brothers impress in U20 league

Emerald Brothers and Clermont recorded wins in the latest round of the Central Highlands Rugby League Under-20s competition on Saturday, 21 March at McIndoe...

Fab five for Clermont

Clermont has been un’beef’able for the fifth consecutive season in Central Highlands Cricket’s Barton Shield competition. The Bulls sealed a five-peat thanks to a convincing...

Rural racing in focus

Fresh off hosting its season-opening race meeting on Saturday, the Longreach Jockey Club welcomed key figures from across the industry for the Rural Racing...

Dogs win in the wet

The Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs have made it two from two to start the 2026 season, holding on for a hard-fought 14-10 win over the Canberra...

Cutters slice through CQ

Central Queensland suffered a disappointing defeat last Saturday in the Hostplus Cup’s Rivalry Round. The Capras travelled to BB Print Stadium to take on Mackay...

Stars of Highlands named

Central Highlands Rugby League will be represented by seven players in the new Capricornia squad this year. After taking part in the Reef v Beef...

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On This Day: National Sticky Bun Day!

Whether a person has a sweet tooth or prefers a carbohydrate-filled treat, the sticky bun is the ideal gastronomic delight to fill the void! Fortunately,...

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More News

Ag bodies slam disappointing EU trade outcome

AgForce has joined with Canegrowers, the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) and others across the agricultural sector in expressing deep disappointment at the outcome of...

Bombshell resignation – CH councillor calls it quits

In a drama-filled Central Highlands Regional Council meeting on Monday, 23 March, the longest-serving councillor Gai Sypher resigned, hot on the heels of former...

Doing something new

Doing things that make you uncomfortable, or which push you out of your comfort zone, is something I typically love doing. Not because I...

Reflecting on a big week in politics

They say a week is a long time in politics. A couple of Sundays ago, I packed my bags for a Parliamentary sitting week....

Deputy coup as Cruwys rolled by Newman

Councillor Karen Newman is the new Central Highlands Regional Council Deputy Mayor after triumphing over former incumbent Cr Rachael Cruwys in a knife-edge five...

Letters to the Editor

MATT THE AUSTRALIAN LEADER It is great to see that Senator Matthew Canavan has become the leader of the National Party after David Littleproud resigned. I...

Shortages fuelling uncertainty in CH

Central Highlands motorists are feeling pain at the bowser while the ag sector anxiously waits on news of diesel resupplies for harvesting and planting...

Fatal fire dwellings demolished

A demotion crew recently moved onto the Opal Street site of a fire tragedy where four people, including two toddlers, lost their lives in...

Big numbers after rain eases in Emerald

Emerald Combined Agents yarded an increased offering of 3200 head on Thursday, 19 March, with a large number of locally sourced prime cattle on...

Rain to bring influx of mozzies

Thankfully, floodwaters have now receded across our region and the Local Disaster Coordination Centre has officially stood down. I’d like to sincerely thank everyone...

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