Proposed planning change for Blackwater
A Central Highlands Regional Council (CHRC) public notice released on Monday will see development applications in the Blackwater urban area assessed under the same...
Mandatory health star ratings a welcome step
The Australian Medical Association welcomes the decision by food regulation ministers to move towards mandatory health star ratings on packaged foods, a long overdue...
Regional girls to reimagine agriculture through GrowHer
Becoming a leader in agricultural technology isn’t just a possibility for regional girls in Queensland, it’s a path they can start growing right now...
David Attenborough’s 100th marked by three new shows
Sir David Attenborough's 100th birthday will be celebrated with three new shows, the BBC has announced.
The broadcaster will mark Sir David's "extraordinary milestone" on...
Ballard books Top 30 spot
Longreach’s presence on the national stage continues to grow, with Rochelle Ballard earning a Golden Ticket into the top 30 on the current season...
This Coalition to learn from past mistakes
The most important thing that Angus Taylor has done since he became the Liberal leader is to admit to past mistakes.
None of us...
Bowen Basin Apprentice of the Year nominations open during National Apprenticeship Week
As part of National Apprenticeship Week Australia, SprintSuite has officially opened nominations for the Bowen Basin Apprentice of the Year, a new regional award...
Basin supply chain pain
Some $755 million has been ripped out of the Fitzroy region's economy as alarm bells sound for the crippling coal royalties regime across the...
A queenly confidence builder
The year was 1991 and a shy Shovarn Wilkins was a Central Highlands Easter Sunflower Queen entrant.
At 19, she was working as a library...
Business boost with council grants
The Central Highlands Regional Council has committed $250,000 to deliver its economic stimulus program across the business community.
More than $150,000 in...
Deputy Mayor defies critics
Central Highlands Deputy Mayor Rachael Cruwys has doubled down on her intent to keep posting her 'knowledge is power' videos to social media.
In her...
50 years of Easter festival fun
Central Highlands Easter Sunflower Festival committee president Peter McMaster promised the 2026 50-year milestone is one to be celebrated in style to honour the...
Ag In Brief
A-EU FTA negotiations must rectify punitive access
Australia’s red meat industry has issued its clearest message yet on the pending endgame of the Australia-European Union...
