No answers for Emerald’s renal dialysis patients
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk had no answers on Tuesday morning, 14 March, when asked in Parliament why the people of Emerald and the Central Highlands...
Traditional custodians vow to keep fighting mine
At the same time as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was leading a delegation to India, a lone traditional owner had a message from his...
CQUni school of mining open for business
CQUniversity’s School of Mining has officially opened in Rockhampton.
Specifically designed for people moving into a career in mining, Capricornia MP Michelle Landry said...
Water security top priority
It’s been another wet week around the Central Highlands, with welcome rain and good falls throughout many areas in Queensland.
Many northern areas have...
More women than ever in mining
More women than ever before are working for mining and energy companies, with females making up a record 22 per cent of the workforce,...
BMA apprentices complete work readiness program
Developing apprentices’ knowledge and skills, along with awareness of the BHP business and its culture was the focus of the BMA Workplace Readiness Program...
BMA welcomes Bowen Basin apprentices
A fresh group of 41 new apprentices have commenced their apprenticeships with BHP Mitsubishi Alliance (BHP) in the Bowen Basin.
Before starting their practical work...
New chaplain for QPS
Central Highlands police officers and staff will receive support from a new chaplain, with Leighton Johannesen stepping into the busy role last week.
Regional...
Patrick the pilgrim saint
I remember one St Patrick’s Day in Mount Isa when I was asked to speak at the Irish Club.
That day it fell at...
Races off, fun still on
The Springsure St Patrick’s Day Races may have been a wash-out, but revellers flocked to the phantom meeting anyway.
Wheat market remains volatile with cattle prices on the decline
ABARES released their March Australian Crop Report earlier this month with the winter crop production in Australia now estimated at a new record of...
Think small for big results
Frank Finger, winner of the ABC’s Muster Dog program, has been training working dogs for over 20 years on his Clermont, Queensland property.
His...
Central Highlands set to go to Bundaberg
A team of women from the Central Highlands is off to Bundaberg for this weekend's 47th Battalion rugby league carnival.
Since 2013, Central Highlands has...
