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Union ramps up action against council

Members of The Services Union at the Central Highlands Regional Council are taking more Protected Industrial Action in their pursuit of a new Enterprise...

Council walks away from Ag college purchase

After five years of advancing talks with the State Government, the Central Highlands Regional Council has abandoned plans to purchase part of the former...

Monthly council meetings to stay

Central Highlands Councillor Gai Sypher has been defeated in a bid to restore bi-monthly meetings to the council chambers. At the Wednesday 25 September general...

Rescue heroes honoured with QFD awards

Four firefighters from Emerald and Capella have been honoured with bravery awards after the rescue of a woman whose vehicle was swamped by flash...

LNP announces renal dialysis services for Emerald Hospital

The LNP will deliver three renal dialysis chairs for the Emerald Hospital, to provide local access to dialysis in the Central Highlands, if elected...

Scammers target vulnerable

Care givers and support workers need to be vigilant as scammers are doing a sweep on vulnerable people across the region. Community Lifestyle carer Trevor...

Female firey speaks out

Former rural fire service first officer Judith Ferrari has spoken up about her experiences of bullying, harassment and discrimination within the service over her...

Union pours fuel on sexism claims

Queensland’s fire service is being scrutinised over allegations of sexism and bullying within the ranks. A toxic “macho“ culture and sexual harassment within the Queensland...

Nuclear’s ‘time has come’ in energy mix: Dutton

Nuclear energy could be a companion to renewables rather than a competitor, the opposition leader says, but he still can't say how much it...

Health data website launched

Queensland Health has launched a new performance website incorporating new data on emergency care, virtual care, mental health, maternity and cancer to provide residents...

Vicar General for the Catholic Diocese

Bishop Michael McCarthy has appointed Fr Don White as Vicar General for the Catholic Diocese of Rockhampton, which includes the Central Highlands region. Father Don...

Bruce worst in the state

The Bruce Highway has received a thumbs down in AAMI's Decade of Driving Report, with the stretch of highway in the Rockhampton Region named...

Scalps claimed in council refresh

In a drama-packed Central Highlands Regional Council meeting in Capella on Monday, 23 March, the deputy mayor was dumped and a long-term councillor shocked...