Mayor goes out swinging
Barcaldine Mayor Sean Dillon has announced he will leave local government but not before taking an extraordinary swipe at the Office of the Independent...
Industry cake gong is the sweetest of all
Forget Blackwater's reputation as a coal town - it's wedding cake HQ in the starry eyes of newlyweds Australia-wide thanks to the creative wizardry...
Council’s bleeding us dry
Rural rates are unsustainable and unaffordable - that's the message angry landholders are sending to the Central Highlands Regional Council.
CHRC budget and...
Next the uni-verse for dynamic duo
They’re Swifties, smarties and besties - and clearly the best is yet to come for two of Emerald’s brightest young minds.
Madison Powell, 18, and...
Nurse Navigator helps Kobie steer his own healthcare path
Emerald’s Kobie Simmonds feels his health is now in his own hands for the first time thanks to the support of Central Highlands Nurse...
CQ Pet Rescue foster carer drive
A revitalised CQ Pet Rescue is back in action and putting out the call to double its foster caring ranks.
CQ Pet Rescue treasurer Susan...
Australia Day ambassadors welcomed for regional celebrations
The Central Highlands Regional Council will welcome two distinguished Australia Day ambassadors for the award ceremonies in Blackwater and Emerald.
The council is honoured...
Departmental fail on car park consult
Gregory MP Lachlan Millar has accused the State Education Department of not doing its homework in failing to address flooding concerns from surrounding residents...
Life’s a balancing act for Kaleija
Emerald’s Kaleija Tucker has the world at her feet with a combination of elite sporting talent, and brains.
The gymnastics part-scholarship boarder at St...
New diabetes clinic at Emerald Hospital
Emerald Hospital’s new diabetes clinic is a source of hope for patients with diabetes who now have access to care closer to home. ...
New owners putting faith in Mayfair purchase
Emerald's Mayfair Tavern has new owners, a name tweak and a pledge to deliver quality food and service.
Seasoned pub owners Cameron and...
CatholicCare bringing people together
CatholicCare Central Queensland is expanding its social group activities program to the Central Highlands.
Central Highlands community care manager Jenny Moloney said after the first...
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...
