Astronaut, distance runner win nation’s highest honours
As a little girl, Katherine Bennell-Pegg would lie on the dry grass in her backyard, gazing up at the stars and dreaming about reaching...
New DMS for Blackall Hospital appointed
Blackall Hospital Senior Medical Officer Dr Mikala Dales has been appointed as the new Director of Medical Services at the hospital.
Dr Dales replaces...
A united voice delivers results on feral pig control
It’s great to share some good news with you this week after the challenges that mother nature has thrown at us to kick off...
Gemfields man dies in vehicle rollover near Anakie
Police are investigating following a fatal single vehicle traffic crash between Emerald and Anakie Siding on Sunday, 25 January.
About 5.20pm, police and emergency services...
McIndoe Park’s $3.2M upgrade
At the heart of the Central Highlands council's $3.2 million upgrade of McIndoe Park is the demolition and resurrection of the Bob Love canteen...
CH Australia Day ambassador
The Coffee Club co-founder John Lazarou is the Australia Day ambassador to the Central Highlands.
Mr Lazarou is recognised as a prominent business entrepreneur who...
CHDC invests in region’s future
A major new initiative is set to mobilise the power of partnerships in a bid to grow the Central Highlands economy.
The Central Highlands Development...
Our miracle baby
One day, baby Alora Bentley will learn her story and just how precious she truly is for Rubyvale parents Kirsty and Rence Bentley.
Alora...
Graveyard vandals put on notice
Central Highlands Deputy Mayor Rachael Cruwys has put on her concerned citizen hat to send a clear message to vandals who damaged the Peak...
Central Queensland brothers charged with child abuse material offences
Two brothers from Central Queensland are expected to face Gladstone Magistrates Court on Friday, 23 January after being charged with child abuse material offences....
Toddler hit by car dies
A toddler has tragically died after being hit by a car in Jade Street, Emerald, on Thursday, 22 January.
The two-year-old girl was rushed to...
Maddy’s major scholarship win
Central Highlands Regional Council’s senior saleyards officer Maddy Wightman has been recognised nationally as the 2026 recipient of the Saleyards Australia Women in Saleyards...
50 reasons to smile
High fuel prices kept Emerald families home for an Easter stay-cation, ensuring crowd numbers for the Central Highlands Easter Sunflower Festival street parade and...
