Nominations now open for the 2026 Queensland Training Awards
The Queensland Government has opened nominations for the 2026 Queensland Training Awards, marking 65 years of celebrating the apprentices, trainees, teachers and employers who...
$100 boost for school Families coming
Every primary-school-aged child across Queensland’s state, catholic and independent schools will receive a $100 credit to help ease costs for families.
The Queensland Government's Back...
Opportunity to celebrate
Recently, I was able to celebrate Australia Day and reflect on what it means to me.
On Australia Day, we acknowledge and celebrate the contribution...
Astronaut, distance runner win nation’s highest honours
As a little girl, Katherine Bennell-Pegg would lie on the dry grass in her backyard, gazing up at the stars and dreaming about reaching...
New DMS for Blackall Hospital appointed
Blackall Hospital Senior Medical Officer Dr Mikala Dales has been appointed as the new Director of Medical Services at the hospital.
Dr Dales replaces...
A united voice delivers results on feral pig control
It’s great to share some good news with you this week after the challenges that mother nature has thrown at us to kick off...
Gemfields man dies in vehicle rollover near Anakie
Police are investigating following a fatal single vehicle traffic crash between Emerald and Anakie Siding on Sunday, 25 January.
About 5.20pm, police and emergency services...
McIndoe Park’s $3.2M upgrade
At the heart of the Central Highlands council's $3.2 million upgrade of McIndoe Park is the demolition and resurrection of the Bob Love canteen...
CH Australia Day ambassador
The Coffee Club co-founder John Lazarou is the Australia Day ambassador to the Central Highlands.
Mr Lazarou is recognised as a prominent business entrepreneur who...
CHDC invests in region’s future
A major new initiative is set to mobilise the power of partnerships in a bid to grow the Central Highlands economy.
The Central Highlands Development...
Our miracle baby
One day, baby Alora Bentley will learn her story and just how precious she truly is for Rubyvale parents Kirsty and Rence Bentley.
Alora...
Graveyard vandals put on notice
Central Highlands Deputy Mayor Rachael Cruwys has put on her concerned citizen hat to send a clear message to vandals who damaged the Peak...
Nominations now open for the 2026 Queensland Training Awards
The Queensland Government has opened nominations for the 2026 Queensland Training Awards, marking 65 years of celebrating the apprentices, trainees, teachers and employers who...
