Emerald student on ministerial council
Emerald State High School captain Shuvandi Pretorious has shared her thoughts on a range of education matters at the recent Ministerial Student Advisory Council....
Biosecurity boost for CQ
The State Government is delivering stronger biosecurity across central Queensland, with eight new frontline officers recruited as part of an election commitment to reinstate...
News Bargaining Incentive a win for regional communities
Regional news publishers have welcomed the release of draft News Bargaining Incentive legislation and urged all Members of Parliament, regardless of party, to support...
Countdown on until Census night
The 2026 Census is less than 100 days away, with Census night to be held on Tuesday, 11 August, 2026.
The Census is an...
$77M needed for critical road repairs
The Isaac Regional Council is calling on the Queensland Government to deliver a fair return to one of the State’s biggest economic contributors, with...
Middlemount to host Rabobank succession planning session
Primary producers in central Queensland have the opportunity to increase knowledge to assist with family farm succession and business transition at a complimentary information...
Standout results for weaners at Emerald
Emerald Combined Selling Agents yarded 2600 head for the first weaner and feeder sale of the year, attracting a large and diverse buying panel...
Grim picture of housing affordability
Anglicare's latest Rental Affordability Snapshot has painted a grim picture, with new data showing that people on the lowest incomes have virtually no access...
No rush to find new CEO
Central Highlands Regional Council has revealed it is not going to rush the process of finding its next CEO.
"Over the past few days, Council...
Shining a light on volunteers
As we approach National Volunteer Week (18–24 May 2026), I would like to take the opportunity to shine a spotlight on our local volunteer...
Anzac Day special to the Highlands
Last weekend, our Councillors and council staff joined residents in towns and communities across the Central Highlands to attend Anzac Day dawn services, parades...
Church destroyed, but faith remains
Police have refused to rule out arson as investigations continue into the devastating fire that destroyed Blackwater's Mary Immaculate Catholic Church in the early...
Emerald student on ministerial council
Emerald State High School captain Shuvandi Pretorious has shared her thoughts on a range of education matters at the recent Ministerial Student Advisory Council....
