‘I didn’t see it coming’
Incumbent Central Highlands Deputy Mayor Rachael Cruwys claims to have been blindsided by a 'mid-term refresh' notice of motion, supported by the majority of...
Former UK envoy Mandelson arrested in Epstein probe
Peter Mandelson, the former UK ambassador to the United States, has been released on bail after he was arrested in a misconduct probe stemming...
Stories from the heart for Heather
Friends and fans gathered to celebrate Morgan's Road, the fifth novel from Capella author Heather Garside on Saturday, February 21.
Councillor Gai Sypher said it...
New truck for Bluff rural firies
The State Government delivered a state-of-the-art $400,000 firefighting truck to Bluff Rural Fire Brigade, boosting emergency response capabilities across the region.
The Isuzu single-cab...
She Count free workshops
Respected Central Highlands mortgage broker Alissa Herman is presenting a series of free online and in-person financial workshops for women.
CH CoLab community officer Gerry...
Ageing well, the rural way
In rural Queensland, ageing well is about more than healthcare. It is about staying connected to community, remaining independent for as long as possible,...
Statewide crime crackdown commences
On Wednesday, 25 February the Queensland Government, alongside the Queensland Police Service, launched Operation Forge – a statewide crackdown on youth crime to make...
Chicken caravan offers an ‘eggs-act’ environmental benefit
An innovative egg farming model is preparing to bring new regenerative agricultural practices to a Bundaberg region farm – by using a “chicken caravan”...
New chapter for retirement village
It doesn’t seem that long ago that I met with the Moura community back in January 2021, to discuss the expansion plans for the...
Funding for CQ arts groups
Central Queensland arts organisations will receive funding through a new State Government program designed to prioritise community-led groups and organisations in regional Queensland.
As...
Farmers in limbo under Labor’s ‘confusing’ environmental reforms
Leader of The Nationals David Littleproud said Labor’s environmental reforms have created a confusing and costly mess, with farmers unable to get the information...
US tariffs start this week on imports
President Donald Trump has flagged raising temporary tariffs on almost all US imports from 10 per cent to 15 per cent, but Australian beef...
Get the policy settings right and industry will thrive
In March, the Federal and State Governments announced a $2 billion bailout to Rio Tinto for the Boyne aluminium smelter in my electorate of...
