Superannuation tax changes one step closer to reality
Labor's long-running bid to increase taxes on wealthy superannuation accounts has taken a major step forward, but the Greens still stand in its way.
Treasurer...
Life’s still full of wonder for Alice
Emerald's Alice Meharry celebrated her 103rd birthday on Wednesday, 11 February.
Tackling puzzles and sketching nature to fill her days, the spry centenarian continues to...
Healthy surplus remains
The Central Highlands council held a surplus of $7.5 million dollars to round out 2025.
Finance manager Helen Kirby told the 28 January meeting...
NSW man charged after cocaine and meth seized near Winton
Police have charged a 31-year-old man with dangerous drug offences following a vehicle search at Winton on Sunday, 1 February.
It will be alleged around...
Councillors on community consultation roadshow
Council is hitting the road again in 2026, bringing community consultations to local halls and meeting places across the region, giving residents the chance...
Big benefits from recycling old tech
Council support and strong community participation are delivering real benefits from recycling old televisions and computers, cutting emissions and saving water and energy in...
Powered by people, listening to people
Creating jobs for locals and meeting with community members across the Central Highlands are important priorities for council.
This week council welcomed 10 new...
Net zero is nonsense
When the Federal Government announced its net zero plan last year it said that it wanted to deliver 119 million tonnes of carbon reductions...
New care rules, new stress
The new Aged Care Act and Support at Home program came into effect on 1 November 2025, touted as a significant reform to how...
Cotton picking begins in the highlands
Cotton picking kicked off in central Queensland last week with Emerald growers Denis and Aaron Kiely, who began picking their 71-hectare cotton crop on...
Coalition touts era of trust and unity after split
Liberal and National leaders insist they trust each other, guaranteeing no further Coalition break-ups after striking a deal to end the parties' second split...
Roblox on notice over ongoing child grooming concerns
Australia's eSafety notified Roblox last week of its intention to directly test the platform’s implementation and effectiveness of the nine safety commitments it made...
Strap in for Easter Rodeo
Among the many events happening in Emerald this Easter weekend, thrill-seekers can expect a great show at the annual Sunflower Festival Easter Rodeo at...
