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Coal is our $9.4 billion dollar baby

Coal still underpins the Central Highlands economy

The Central Highlands coal mining industry spends more than $790 million on local goods and services, according to the latest […]

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Weather and costs lead to smaller winter crops

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Entries open for art awards

Waterfront sales put Keppel Sands on the map

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Entries open for art awards

Entries are now open for the Council’s Emerald Annual Art Awards with artists of all talents across the region encouraged to submit their work....

Waterfront sales put Keppel Sands on the map

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Motel approved for economic stimulus

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New land revaluations for 2027

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Gemfest unlikely to go ahead

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Players impress at Emerald Open

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Central West claim Drummond Range Cup

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PCYC Blackwater retains sponsor to keep boosting youth

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Tourism trail transformation

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