Man injured in cattle truck incident near Springsure
The RACQ CapRescue aeromedical crew was tasked on Thursday, 19 January, to a location west of Springsure where a man in his 60s had...
Bowen Basin mines accused of using rain event to pollute river system with wastewater
THE Queensland Resources Council has reacted angrily to Lock The Gate Alliance Queensland claims that at least 11 Bowen Basin coal mines took advantage...
CH cemeteries closed due to wet weather
THREE Central Highlands cemeteries have been temporarily closed.
The Emerald Lawn and headstone cemetery, as well as the Blackwater and Springsure cemeteries have been inundated...
Council’s big dam plans
The Central Highlands council is taking control of the Fairbairn Dam recreation area with plans to transform it into a family friendly playground on...
Fisheries do fishos out of dinner
A few Fairbairn Dam red claw fishermen went without a feed after Yeppoon Fisheries officers confiscated a number of unmarked pots during a recent...
RACQ rescue chopper’s $3M bill for service to CH
In 2022 over a quarter of the RACQ CapRescue tasks were completed in the Central Highlands Region at a total cost of more than...
A Bobby Dazzler of a sapphire experience going global
It's summer and out of season, but tourists are braving the heat to head for the Bobby Dazzler mine experience.
Elaine Mack, who took...
New Year car thefts
It’s been a busy start to the New Year for police, with multiple people, including juveniles, charged following car theft incidents around Central Queensland.
In...
Charlie’s been a constant in council for a decade
Central Highlands councillor Charlie Brimblecombe has been recognised by the Local Government Association of Queensland for a decade of service.
Mayor Kerry Hayes presented Cr...
Be prepared for storm season
Bushfire season may be in the rearview mirror, but there there are other threats that need attention as we enter the new year.
Acting Chief...
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...
The party’s off for NYE
Hopes of reviving the Emerald tradition of a New Year's Eve community party have been dashed.
Emerald Show Society president Samantha Elsden said despite the...
