24-7 unmanned servo for Springsure
Plans have been lodged with the Central Highlands council for an unmanned service station in Springsure.
Proposed to occupy a 57,090sq m corner lot on...
Millions committed in state budget to Western Queensland
Funding for several key projects across the Central West features in the 2025–26 Queensland Budget.
Premier David Crisafulli and Treasurer David Janetzki handed down the...
ACCC backs need for local journalism
Country Press Australia has welcomed the release of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s final report from its Digital Platform Services Inquiry, describing it...
Man charged with domestic violence offences, Wurdong Heights
Police from the Gladstone Domestic, Family Violence and Vulnerable Person Unit (DFV and VP), supported by Gladstone Dog Squad, Tannum Sands Police, Gladstone Police...
Get the most bang for your buck this bull sale season
Central Queensland beef producers are busy preparing for the bull sale season, with many stud cattle sales getting underway this spring.
While global demand...
CH landowners urged to join council in feral pig control
Central Highlands Regional Council will host four information sessions in Springsure, Capella, Duaringa and Bauhinia to launch a new feral pig control program targeting...
Feedback on biosecurity plan wanted
The Central Highlands council is leading the development of the Biosecurity Plan 2025-2028, a strategic initiative to tackle the impact of weeds and pest...
Chickpeas and their benefits
No doubt about it, "when you are on a good thing, stick to it" or variations as such, are a major saying by many...
Unrealised capital gains tax
The unrealised capital gains tax is not only economically reckless but also fundamentally unfair and sets a dangerous precedent in the Australian tax system.
At...
Accurate emissions key to industry and environment
In the race to a lower-emissions future, one fundamental truth must be acknowledged: that getting accurate emissions calculations is essential to resolving this conundrum.
For...
Highlands Youth Art Award winners
The Annual Youth Art Awards held on Friday, 20 June was a huge success, with over 120 entries showcasing the incredible creativity of young...
Popular Bushland Reserve gets upgrades
Central Highlands Regional Council has completed upgrades to improve emergency access to the bushland reserve between Mayfair Drive and Rifle Range Road.
Spanning more...
A gem of a success
The Jewel of the Gemfields Festival outshone organisers' wildest hopes.
Festival coordinator Michelle Johns said more than 7500 patrons passed through the...
