Snap and send to Sunwater
Local photographers are being encouraged to share their most striking images of dams and lakes across the Central Highlands region.
Sunwater has launched its...
Petitions to save Deputy Mayor
The Capella community has rallied behind Central Highlands Deputy Mayor Rachael Cruwys, who faces being voted out of office at the Monday, 23 March,...
Not pretty, but pretty effective
This week I dedicated a speech to former Senator Ron Boswell AO.
Ron passed away peacefully in his sleep on 6 January of this year,...
Community wellbeing the focus
Creating local opportunities and supporting the growth and wellbeing of our communities continue to be key priorities for council.
Last week at the general council...
Riley’s idol journey ends
Longreach singer Riley Zischke’s journey on Australian Idol has come to an end, bowing out of the competition on Sunday, 1 March after making...
Australian shares drop as Middle East conflict deepens
Australia's share market is under pressure as the prospect of a lengthy Middle East conflict and subsequent disruption to energy markets weighs on confidence.
The...
Economic growth accelerates, fuelling rate hike fears
Australia's economy grew at 0.8 per cent in the December quarter, the fastest rate in three years and above Reserve Bank forecasts.
The central bank...
Quality Resort is the gold standard
Quality Resort Parkhurst is in good company, having been named a winner at Choice Hotels Asia-Pac’s prestigious Gold Awards.
The Gold Award serves as a...
Businesses keen to grow encouraged to attend conference
Sunshine State businesses looking to expand internationally have a major opportunity ahead, with Trade and Investment Queensland (TIQ) releasing the full program for the...
Boyce driven by desire to connect
The Duaringa pub was one whet-your-whistle stop for Flynn MP Colin Boyce as he road-tripped through the Central Highlands this month.
Clutching a schooner of...
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...

















