Strike action at council
More than half of the Central Highlands Regional Council's workforce will take unprecedented protected industrial action from 8am on Monday 2 September in protest...
Light’s out until end of month
A traffic light destroyed by the impact of a single vehicle collision in wet conditions on 13 August in Emerald won't be replaced until...
Sean’s bashful about award
Mice chewed the wiring on the two-way and a tyre punctured showing off in the mud at Lightning Ridge, but you can't stop Sean...
CEO hunt hots up
The recruitment agency appointed to find the next Central Highlands Regional Council's chief executive officer has gone live with its search and the promise...
Council makes smart move to plug leaks
The installation of smart water meters by the Central Highlands council in Capella has led to the discovery of water wastage in a number...
Coles reports 30pct jump in online supermarket sales
Coles has reported a 30 per cent jump in e-commerce sales as the supermarket giant worked to improve customer experiences, and has achieved a...
Green fuels, food, medicine probed by $60m research hub
Steaks made without animals, jet fuel made without oil, and fish food created using gases are among the carbon-cutting goals of a $60 million...
Deadly syphilis QLD outbreak
Doctors are warning that a syphilis outbreak that began in Queensland’s North-West is now claiming the lives of unborn babies across the state.
Last year...
Green hydrogen developer pumped as partners ink deal
The Sunshine State is adding to its green hydrogen credentials as Australian regions compete to refuel future bus and truck fleets powered by the...
Thousands of fire ant nests infest Qld properties
Parts of Queensland have as many fire ants as Texas - a hotbed of the uncontrolled infestation that costs the US billions of dollars...
Giant panda diplomacy continues with new couple in SA
A new pair of giant pandas will make their way to Adelaide, marking the next panda diplomacy step between Australia and China.
A male, Xing...
Agritourism’s billion-dollar potential in the Outback
The Outback Queensland Tourism Association hosted three free Agritourism masterclasses in Cunnamulla, Longreach, and Biloela over the last couple of weeks, in a bid...
Simple question leads to international campaign
Teach Us Consent was born out of a powerful grassroots movement — a collective call for change to dismantle rape culture and create a...
