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CHRA urges mass objections to new land valuations

Central Highlands Ratepayers Association president Kevin Pickersgill is urging rural landowners to unite and object to the latest round of valuations which have risen...

Jake’s winging his way home for Anzac services

Flight Lieutenant Jake Thomasson is a Royal Australian Air Force Armaments Engineer currently serving at Number 6 Squadron at Amberley Air Force Base. Jake...

Honouring the hero of Duaringa

Kay Fletcher already knows the tears will flow freely as she walks toward the Duaringa Cenotaph on Anzac Day to lay a wreath on...

Seeking shelters to drive bus services in CH

$1M community partnership fund

Olive Downs mine branches into full production

Anzac tribute to local heroes

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Sport

Locals share in sports grants

Round 3 of the Federal Government’s 2023-24 Local Sporting Champions and Local Para Champions programs have been announced with successful applicants from Emerald, Gooburrum,...

See it, like it, book it

The Central Highlands Regional Council has moved to the online platform Bookable for access to all its venues for hire. Bookable allows users 24-7 access...

$1M up for grabs at charity golf event

An Emerald business will celebrate its first year in operation by offering a mammoth $1 million for a hole in one at its inaugural...

Keeping it green

The greens at Emerald Golf Club have been re-turfed and will be ready to play on in a matter of weeks. 400 square meters was...

Tigers not hiding ambitions

The Emerald Tigers are heading into their final pre-season week before the Christmas break and they can’t wait to be out on the field...

Bauhinia gets kicking

Bauhinia State School wrapped up a terrific four week Auskick program along with AFL Capricornia with the Central Highlands school kids enjoying every aspect....

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Aussie spirit on show at family event

The flags will be flying at the Emerald Showgrounds for Australia Day celebrations in Emerald as CH Social Events hosts a family friendly event....

Happy pats for zoo pets

The Trulander Petting Zoo has been a holiday hit since opening at its new home on the outskirts of Emerald. Owner Lynn Jones said she...

Rain dear as Operation Rudolph goes ahead

Soggy Santas simply smiled and kept the Christmas spirit flowing as Operation Rudolph wound its way around Emerald streets on Christmas Eve. A wild...

The Lukes of Hazzard are off in Shitbox Rally

They’ve packed the Shitbox Rally survival kit full of duct tape, zip ties and wire, now Emerald father-and-daughter duo Luke and Paige McKenzie are...

Michele opens novel shop for bookworms

Highlands Books has been a passion project burning inside Michele Davis from the moment she first fell in love – with the power of...

Ooh la la, it’s Comet and cocktails on the Highlands Riviera

Mesdames et messieurs will indulge in champagne, canapes, fine food and a little French flight of fancy when Cocktails on the Comet Riviera transports...

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CQ Pet Rescue $15K desexing drive and golf day

Before a ball gets hit off the tee in the CQ Pet Rescue Charity Golf Day later this month to raise much-needed funds for...

Honour, history and heritage on display at gallery

Preserving the stories of bravery through collecting military memorabilia has been a long running passion for one Moranbah local, with an eclectic mix of...

Better days ahead as new mayor, councillors sworn in

Councillor Janice Moriarty was sworn in as the first female mayor of the amalgamated Central Highlands council, promising a fresh new leadership approach and...

Building hope for a better future

A ambitious push to build 12 houses in 12 months, make airfares fairer for locals, and to improve Blackwater's liveability are among the first...

New mayor’s pledge to be ‘visible, approachable’

A jubilant Janice Moriarty has claimed victory in the mayoral race for the Central Highlands local government election. Cr Moriarty, who was joined...

Enviro leader up for national award

Emerald's environmental services leader 4T Consultants has been recognised nationally as a finalist in the prestigious 2024 Australian Small Business Champions Awards. The Central Highlands...

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