First coal from new Bowen Basin mine
Futura Resources has exposed its first coal and inaugural sales from its new mine, north-east of Emerald, are expected this month.
The company secured $30...
For the love of community
Loretta Gaudron has put her heart and soul in volunteering across a wide cross-section of organisations in Emerald as a way of thanking a...
We’re not council’s ‘cash cow’
Central Highlands councillor candidate Michael McDonald has lived in Emerald for the past three years after more than 20 years residing in Rubyvale on...
Committed to ‘realistic’ rates in CH
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Incumbent Central Highlands councillor Gai Sypher knows that over the past few years many people have spoken out for change and expressed dissatisfaction...
Two vacancies emerge in councillor ranks
Central Highlands Regional Council councillor Anne Carpenter will not recontest the upcoming 16 March local government election.
Cr Carpenter confirmed her intention to step away...
Cr no longer a raw recruit
For Central Highlands councillor Rachael Cruwys passion is a motivator.
The lifelong resident of the region was born in Emerald and grew up on...
CQ not ready for renewables rush
The Transport and Resources Committee inquiry into the Energy (Renewable Transformation and Jobs) Bill 2023 held a Public Hearing in Rockhampton last week.
The Energy...
Highlands pumps for hydro future
The Central Highlands is banking on pumped hydro utilising rehabilitated coal mine voids to be a player in the renewable energy generation sector.
Appearing...
$28M windfall for CH council
The vision of an RFDS patient transfer facility at Emerald Airport to service the Central Highlands has taken a giant leap into the realm...
Warm welcome to CQ’s newest nurses and midwives
The Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service welcomed its newest registered nurses and midwives to the workforce, with the arrival of 101 graduates....
Gem Hunters star in strife over mining lease loss
A star of Gem Hunters Down Under has begun legal action to return to his sapphire lease and prevent the State Government from selling...
Be the voice of youth in Parliament
Young people from the Gregory electorate who want to make their voices heard and empower their communities are urged to apply to participate in...
Nikki heading to Emerald
Rising comedy star Nikki Justice is heading to Central Queensland in 2025 as part of her Australia and New Zealand tour with her critically...
