$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...
Here to make a difference
Bronwyn Dalton is heavily invested in the Blackwater community and a believer that a decision-making role on the Central Highlands council could only benefit...
Stability and trust needed in council
For almost 30 years, Emerald's Christine Wilson has worn dual hats as a successful small business operator and educator.
Where the two careers collide is...
Amanda just wants to stop the rot
Campaign slogans don't get much catchier than 'Stop the Rot - Vote Phillpott'.
But there's substance behind this 33-year-old local business dynamo who has already...
Bring people on council’s journey
Sharyn Heiskari spent 18 years involved in the operational side of the Central Highlands council.
Now, after 10 months of 'retirement', she can't wait to...
$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...
