Peabody’s mine expansion green-lighted
More than 500 Central Queensland mining jobs have been secured with Peabody Energy's proposed $662 million Centurion North Development project declared a coordinated project...
Council Incentivises Bunnings Construction
The construction of a brand-new Bunnings Warehouse in Emerald is now a step closer, as Central Highlands Regional Council has approved a rebate on...
The outcome of childish stunts
Four years ago, both sides of politics conspired to agree to the radical goal of reaching net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
There was...
Droving commences near Blackwater
Keep an eye out, Central Highlands - starting on Wednesday, 26 November and continuing until Wednesday, 17 December 2025, drovers will be moving about...
Multiple incidents for emergency services
The Police Forensic Crash Unit is investigating a two-vehicle traffic crash in the Central Highlands on Sunday, 23 November that claimed the life of...
Heatwave warning for much of the state
Temperatures are forecast to be dangerously high today (Tuesday, 25 November) with heatwave warnings ranging from low to extreme throughout most of the state.
Emerald...
Night sky’s the limit for tourism
An astro-tourism specialist is challenging the Central Highlands to tap into the lucrative potential of its clear night skies.
Astrolomy’s Mike Dalley, a consultant in...
$96.5 million website getting another update
Leader of The Nationals David Littleproud said there should be consequences after revelations the Bureau of Meteorology’s (BOM) unpopular new website cost millions of...
Busy weekend for CapRescue
CapRescue responded to a series of time-critical tasks across the region over the weekend, with
Rescue300 utilised for multiple incidents from Saturday afternoon through to...
Every family needs a farmer — and AgForce by their side
Looking back on the past year, I’m proud to say AgForce has continued to deliver for Queensland producers — advocating fiercely, adapting strategically, and...
Beef roads works kick off
Work has begun on a $500 million program to beef up key cattle freight routes in Central Queensland.
The $47.5 million early works package begins...
40 words, 15 seconds of respect
Emerald RSL Sub Branch president has asked the Central Highlands Regional Council to acknowledge its veteran community alongside the Welcome to Country that opens...
No supermarket transparency for families in 2026
As families head to the supermarkets in 2026, they will probably realise that since Labor promised big action, to make prices fair, little has...
