Mayor’s Christmas greetings
On behalf of Central Highlands Regional Council Councillors and staff, I wish everyone joy and happiness over the festive season.
Fortunately, the end-of-year holidays...
Letters to the Editor
RSL SPIRIT
It was great to catch up with Rockhampton RSL members at the Frenchville Sports Club for the Christmas break.
Many friends that were enjoying...
Flu warning amid unseasonal increase in cases
Queensland Health is encouraging people to stay at home if sick and practice good hygiene over the festive period amid an unseasonal increase in...
AACTAs calling for Emerald creative
Emerald-raised Annisa Belonogoff is over the moon that her Australian online comedy series Not Russian Anywhere has been nominated for the 2026 Australian Academy...
On the road to fight for Flynn in 2026
What a year 2025 has been!
This year, I drove roughly 50,000 kilometres staying in touch with our local communities and spent around 20 weeks...
Hampers for veterans
The Emerald Branch of the QCWA has again provided 10 Christmas Hampers for Emerald RSL Sub Branch members. RSL Qld also provides two hampers....
Road safety high on agenda for Gregory in 2026
As 2025 draws to a close, I reflect on the year that was – the great moments and the reasons for celebrations, along with...
Council’s ‘big 5’ up for review
The Central Highlands council has kicked off a five-yearly review of its five key infrastructure networks, being its parks, water supply, transport, sewer and...
GP exit sparks rural health concerns
Last week, Clermont’s only permanent doctor walked out the door for the final time.
On Friday, the town lost its GP, and once again,...
Stay vigilant and stay safe these holidays
I would like to urge everyone across our region to be extra vigilant on the roads now that school holidays are underway.
It’s critical for...
Bin The Ban and put young Aussies first
Last year our Prime Minister told young Australians, “ on your side” and “we’ve got your back.”
You could be forgiven for thinking he had...
Australia does not have a gun law problem
Federal Member for Flynn, Colin Boyce has blasted the Federal Labor Government following Sunday’s terrorist attack at Bondi Beach.
“Let me be clear, Australia does...
‘Neither the Liberal Party or the National Party is a viable...
Win or lose in his tilt for the leadership of the Nationals against incumbent David Littleproud, Colin Boyce is fighting for the party's survival.
The...
