Show society snags Flynn volunteer grant
In a huge boost for volunteers in our region, the Federal Member for Flynn, Colin Boyce has today announced that Flynn will receive more...
Boots on the ground across electorate
Last week was spent travelling the Flynn electorate staying in touch with our local communities.
Locations I travelled to included Gladstone, Calliope, Tannum Sands, Gracemere,...
Healthy start to new hospital
Blackwater is set to welcome a state-of-the-art modular healthcare facility servicing the communities of Blackwater and Bluff as well as the surrounding coal mining...
Each with a role to play
Central Highlands councillors, new and existing, have fleshed out their roles with appointments to internal and external committees and boards.
Three councillors have been elected...
Miner giving away 62 Moura housing lots
Coal miner Anglo American is gifting 62 housing blocks in Moura's Dawson View Estate with a $65,000 one-off payment to alleviate building costs and...
Fire season a burning issue
Firebreaks will be put around all major communities across the Central Highlands from this week as authorities take steps to mitigate the risk of...
Extra shot of funds to help be a good sport
When growing up, sport was a huge part of my life and was critical to my development.
According to Health Direct, organised sport has many...
Cheaper flights with upgraded Qantas fleet?
The introduction of larger jets on the Emerald-Brisbane route from mid-May by Qantas could see airfares fall by as much as 10 per cent.
The...
Cows really do feel the heat
New research into climate impacts on extensive grazing suggests that cows start feeling the heat at much lower temperatures than expected.
Data captured from on-animal...
Anzac spirit alive and well
The guest of honour at the Emerald Anzac Day commemorative services was the town's own Flight Lieutenant Jake Thomasson, a Royal Australian Air Force...
BMA support for CapRescue ended
The 25-year partnership between BMA Blackwater and the RACQ CapRescue has come to an end with the mine's sale to Whitehaven Coal.
BMA Blackwater...
Council’s CEO search begins
The Central Highlands council is on the hunt for a new chief executive officer with councillors electing to engage an external recruitment agency.
At its...
Show society snags Flynn volunteer grant
In a huge boost for volunteers in our region, the Federal Member for Flynn, Colin Boyce has today announced that Flynn will receive more...
