Inflation figures set to impact federal budget savings
Looming inflation figures could change how the federal budget is prepared, but the numbers are unlikely to ward off future interest rate hikes.
Economists are...
BSHS students learn about fluid forces
The power behind hydraulic cranes was explored and modelled by Blackwater State High School students in a science workshop delivered this week by the...
CEO’s going okay
Council CEO gets pass mark
Central Highlands Regional Council chief executive Aaron Johansson's first year in the role has been deemed satisfactory.
Councillors...
Rain drives prices up at Emerald
Emerald Combined Agents yarded 2200 head of cattle in a fair-quality offering on Thursday, 26 February.
Following increased rainfall across the state, the market...
Blackwater win Pirtek Cup back from Emerald
The seventh annual Pirtek Cup on Saturday and Sunday, 21-22 February, saw Blackwater claim victory over Emerald, adding another tally to their scoreboard.
40 players...
How AI is helping criminals target more victims online
Online criminals are exploiting artificial intelligence tools to boost the number of attacks they launch and improve their chances of stealing information and money...
‘I didn’t see it coming’
Incumbent Central Highlands Deputy Mayor Rachael Cruwys claims to have been blindsided by a 'mid-term refresh' notice of motion, supported by the majority of...
Former UK envoy Mandelson arrested in Epstein probe
Peter Mandelson, the former UK ambassador to the United States, has been released on bail after he was arrested in a misconduct probe stemming...
Stories from the heart for Heather
Friends and fans gathered to celebrate Morgan's Road, the fifth novel from Capella author Heather Garside on Saturday, February 21.
Councillor Gai Sypher said it...
New truck for Bluff rural firies
The State Government delivered a state-of-the-art $400,000 firefighting truck to Bluff Rural Fire Brigade, boosting emergency response capabilities across the region.
The Isuzu single-cab...
She Count free workshops
Respected Central Highlands mortgage broker Alissa Herman is presenting a series of free online and in-person financial workshops for women.
CH CoLab community officer Gerry...
Ageing well, the rural way
In rural Queensland, ageing well is about more than healthcare. It is about staying connected to community, remaining independent for as long as possible,...

















