Nurses vote to strike for first time in decades
Thousands of nurses and midwives have voted to strike for the first time in 20 years, saying promised "nation-leading" wage increases never transpired.
More than...
Cool, wet end to week
It looks like Winter will sneak in two days early as a mid-level trough and Northwest cloud band will bring some moisture and cool...
QPWS plans burn in Expedition National Park
Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service will conduct a planned burn in Expedition National Park from Wednesday, 28 May through to Thursday, 29 May 2025,...
Bendigo Bank agriculture report
Australian farmland values have now recorded 11 years of unbroken growth, with the national median price rising to a record level in 2024 and...
Rethinking planters and herbicides in northern cropping
I have mentioned before this relatively new farming practice of IBS in a planting or sowing operation.
IBS stands for "incorporated by sowing", and it...
Mayors call on state to pause Glencore expansion plans
Two regional Queensland mayors are calling on the State Government to pause any further expansion approvals for Glencore until clear, binding and fully funded...
Community water harvesting a success
Central Highlands Regional Council is pleased to announce the success of its community water harvesting initiative in Capella which has helped the region weather...
Tell Me Your Story short film project premieres in Emerald
Look out Cannes - Emerald’s Cinema Complex turned into a red carpet extravaganza on Saturday, 24 May, with the gala launch of the inaugural...
Yarding eases at Emerald but prices back in positive territory
Numbers eased by 150 to see 1555 head offered at the Emerald Sale on Thursday 22 May.
With stock drawn from the usual supply...
Council seeks landholders for innovative feral pig control program
The Central Highlands Regional Council has invited local landholders to join the free Landscape-Scale Feral Pig Integrated Control Program.
Feral pigs are a major...
Blades of Glory and lollies galore at Comet show
Two unicorns, one T-Rex, a bunny and hordes of sugar-starved kids made for a hysterically funny lolly drop at this year's Comet Show.
Show treasurer...
Central Highlands News in Brief
Five reps off to ALGA events
The Australian Local Government Association is holding its 2025 Regional Cooperation and Development Forum on 24 June and National...
Family affair in Queensland Cup
This weekend’s Hostplus Cup showdown between the Wynnum Manly Seagulls and Central Queensland Capras will carry more than just competition points, as a rare...
