Leading next generation
Australian legend Anna Meares will be looking after one of the largest squads assembled by her nation helping many world class athletes who watched...
News in Brief
Winter burn-offs in CH national parks
Rangers from the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service will be conducting planned burning operations from 22-26 July...
Focus on all facets of life
An escape from the coastal rat race has blossomed into a lucrative, laidback lifestyle for the Gemfields' Amber and Matt Betteridge.
The couple, who...
Kestrel leading way for industry
A $37.2 million Federal grant will see Kestrel Coal Resources undertake an Australian-first project to develop Ventilation Air Methane reduction technology.
Kestrel Chief Executive Officer...
Sapphire tourism treat
A bakery, laundromat and unique short-term accommodation in two converted train carriages at the Gemfields is before the Central Highlands council's planning department.
The...
Best hoof forward
Peak Downs staged a successful gymkhana on Saturday 13 July.
The club received 62 nominations for the event, with 24 Peak Downs locals coming away...
Silver service awaits
An occupational therapist and a truckload of mobility furniture arrives in Emerald on Sunday 21 July as business owner Loretta Gaudron prepares to launch...
Morale boost as council takes win at awards
The Central Highlands Regional Council has celebrated recognition at the 2024 Queensland Training Awards regional finals with a win as the large employer of...
On This Day: National Daiquiri Day!
National Daiquiri Day happens each year on July 19, when people fill their glasses with this rum-based cocktail.
Did you know the daiquiri was...
Trust in social media age
This week the Minister for Home Affairs, Clare O'Neil, gave a speech at the Museum of Australian Democracy bemoaning the lack of trust in...
We’ve got the energy to deliver nuclear: MP
There has been a lot of talk about renewables, and I have been asked about my thoughts on the topic.
I support renewables such as...
Teen’s life-saving ‘teste’-monial
Although it might be considered rude to have your hand down your pants, for one Kilkivan teenager, it led to life-saving discovery and wants...
Here to make a difference
Bronwyn Dalton is heavily invested in the Blackwater community and a believer that a decision-making role on the Central Highlands council could only benefit...
