CHRA attacks council ‘wealth tax’
The Central Highlands Ratepayers Association has refused to rule out taking action against the regional council’s ‘wealth tax’ grab.
CHRA president Kevin Pickersgill said sending...
Calling the HIghlands home
The Central Highlands has welcomed its newest citizens in style at an Australia Day awards ceremony held on Thursday 25 January.
"The very next time...
Minor flooding cuts roads in CH
Panorama Creek in Rolleston is expected to overflow tonight, Monday 29 January 2024.
Based on current modelling, this overflow will affect the Dawson Highway, potentially...
Council honours its CH champions
Central Highlands Regional Council Mayor Kerry Hayes and fellow councillors are proud to announce the winners of the 2024 Australia Day Awards.
Mayor Hayes congratulated...
Teacher turns storyteller
There's a dormant fire-breathing dragon woken by the blast from a nearby coal mine, sinister trees that dominate the native bushscape and a battle...
Pride and passion for sapphire stunner
The Pride of Australia sapphire, specked by pure chance on the Central Higlands Gemfields in 2020, is about to be unveiled globally in all...
TMR first with new hearing devices for customers
In an Australian first, the Department of Transport and Main Roads has partnered with Better Hearing Australia to roll out mobile hearing loop devices...
Glencore offers empoyment pathway for CQ First Nations people
Glencore Australia has opened applications for the 2024 Queensland First Nations Pathway Program.
Commencing in April, the FNPP is a 26-week education to employment program...
The custodian of Comet honoured with OAM
The custodian of Comet, past and present, is enjoying a Sunday morning cuppa, drinking in the tranquil rural setting from the kitchen in her...
Telco’s find ‘sweet spot’ for phone tower
Telstra has finally found its ‘sweet spot’ to power up 5G coverage on Emerald’s southside.
Central Highlands councillors approved the Edgewood Estate location despite 33...
New GP incentives for regional areas
Rural GPs and rural generalists providing emergency care in areas like mental health, obstetrics, surgery, anaesthetics and First Nations health have been incentivised with...
Skills on display at Glencore comp
Glencore apprentices have had a unique opportunity to use the various skills they have gained during the first year of their apprenticeships by competing...
Isaiah takes to the court
Emerald and District Lawn Tennis Association’s young talent Isaiah Murree represented Queensland at the inaugural Under-10 Green Ball National Tournament in Adelaide from 29...
