Labour of love and respect
Emerald Woodworker Michael Brosnan faced a daunting task in hand-crafting a replica of the Emerald Shire Council's 1916 Honour Board to commemorate the service...
WWI Honour Board replicated
The Emerald World War One Honour Board, its location shrouded in mystery since disappearing after a fire at the Emerald Railway Station in 1968,...
Boyce backs Premier’s royalties stand
Federal Flynn MP Colin Boyce has urged Queensland Premier David Crisafulli not to shut the gate on a rethink of the state's coal royalties...
Making lives better in Emerald and surrounds
For people living in regional communities like Emerald, Dysart, and Moranbah, finding easily accessible, personalised healthcare has long been a challenge.
Local residents Sarah...
Central Highlands News in Brief
Water notices issued
The Central Highlands council issued its water charge notices on Friday, 3 October.
The charges help keep more than 1,000 km of water...
Nu-Tank dealers keep it local
Rockhampton-based business Nu-Tank is a firm believer in the circular economy.
During July and August, Nu-Tank offered their regional Queensland dealers $100 for a local...
Patch work for Fairbairn Dam
Sunwater is in advanced designs for a filter patch to the applied to the Fairbairn Dam after safety assessments revealed the need for 'prudent'...
Electrifying adventure in store
Yeppoon locals Tom Sjolund and Alison Smyth will travel throughout the nation to prove that long-distance road trips are no longer just for petrol...
Bentlin Boxing duke it out in Mundubbera
Bentlin Boxing travelled to Mundubbera last weekend, turning heads with a string of powerful performances that showcased the club’s rising talent.
The regional fight night...
Climate report raises alarm
Every now and again, a Chicken Little character invades our front pages and newspapers, screaming that the sky is falling in.
Or more accurately, warning...
Gladstone Power Station set to be retired in 2029
One of the state's largest and oldest coal-fired power station could be shut down within four years, dramatically expediting the timeline for the plant's...
CHDC records audited $197K loss
The Central Highlands Development Corporation has recorded a $197,000 loss for the 2024-25 financial year.
Central Highlands council's finance manager Helen Kirby presented the audited...
