Christmas spirit lights up the region
The holiday lights are shining bright in the Central Highlands, with 35 entries and almost 2000 votes in the People’s Choice Award for this...
Woman seriously injured at Blair Athol Connection Road
A woman has been seriously injured after a truck came into contact with a power line at a location off Blair Athol Connection Road...
Boyce urges Govt backdown on cuts to Medicare psych sessions
FLYNN MP Colin Boyce has condemned the Federal Government's announcement of cuts to the additional Medicare-subsidised psychology sessions as ripping away mental health...
Strong prices, rain sees ag sector confidence stabilise
QUEENSLAND farmer sentiment has stabilised as 2022 draws to a close, the latest Rabobank Rural Confidence Survey has found.
The quarter four survey, released on...
Investigation into Wieambilla tragedy continue: QPS
A major police investigation continues following the deaths of six people, including two police officers and a member of the public, during a shooting...
Coal gets Queensland budget back in black
Higher coal prices, jobs growth and consumer spending will help Queensland stay in the black for three of the next four years.
Treasurer Cameron Dick...
Let’s get creative and light up B-Town
A proposal to put some night-time twinkle into Blackwater’s streets and parks has echoes of Emerald’s Egerton Street lights and an eye on protecting...
Will summer rain break Highlands drought?
With all the unseasonal rain across the Central Highlands and lush, green paddocks, it’s hard to believe the region remains in drought.
Gregory MP Lachlan...
Our Rainbow House’s pot of gold for Chainda students
The smile that illuminates Alison Ray’s face when she looks at Blessings is one of pure joy.
Now a strapping teen off to university in...
Agronomist approaches job and life with an open, enquiring mind
Agronomist Hollie Faulkner still recalls the practical sessions and lectures from university that link to what she is doing in the paddock today.
The CQUniversity...
Good to be back and listening to the voices of Flynn
After a busy two weeks in Canberra, it is fantastic to be back in the Flynn electorate!
This week, I hosted the Nationals Leader, David...
Seeds of hope planted in The Patch
As scones lashed with jam and cream and corned beef sandwiches were passed around for morning tea, membership of the Springsure Community Garden took...
Big speeds and big fines during operation in the highlands
Officers from the Highway Patrol, with the support of police divisions of Westwood, Duaringa, Blackwater, Emerald, Rolleston, Springsure, Anakie and Capella, have conducted a...
